Signification
Being honest in speech
Contexte culturel
The motto 'Satyamev Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs) is inscribed on the Indian national emblem and is a core value taught in all Marathi schools. The spiritual tradition of Maharashtra emphasizes 'Pavitrata' (purity) of speech. Saint Tukaram's verses often highlight that truth is the only path to the divine. The autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, 'My Experiments with Truth,' is widely read in its Marathi translation 'Satyache Prayog,' influencing generations to value 'Khare bolne.' In cities like Mumbai, 'Khare bolne' is often contrasted with 'Maskari' (joking). People will say 'Khare boltoय, maskari nahi' (I'm speaking the truth, not joking).
Use it as a preface
Start a sentence with 'Khare bolu ka?' (Shall I speak the truth?) when you want to give a honest, perhaps difficult, opinion.
Gender agreement
Don't forget to change 'bolto' to 'bolte' if you are a woman. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Signification
Being honest in speech
Use it as a preface
Start a sentence with 'Khare bolu ka?' (Shall I speak the truth?) when you want to give a honest, perhaps difficult, opinion.
Gender agreement
Don't forget to change 'bolto' to 'bolte' if you are a woman. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
The 'Khara' adjective
You can describe a person as 'Khara manus' (a true man) to mean they are honest and reliable.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'bolne'.
मी नेहमी खरे ______.
If the speaker is male, 'बोलतो' is the correct present tense form for 'I'.
Which sentence means 'You (formal) should speak the truth'?
Choose the correct translation:
'तुम्ही' is formal 'you' and 'बोलायला हवे' means 'should speak'.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching basic imperatives and past tense forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू काल कुठे होतास? B: मी मित्राकडे होतो. मी ______ बोलतोय.
The context implies the speaker is asserting their honesty.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी नेहमी खरे ______.
If the speaker is male, 'बोलतो' is the correct present tense form for 'I'.
Choose the correct translation:
'तुम्ही' is formal 'you' and 'बोलायला हवे' means 'should speak'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching basic imperatives and past tense forms.
A: तू काल कुठे होतास? B: मी मित्राकडे होतो. मी ______ बोलतोय.
The context implies the speaker is asserting their honesty.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, they mean the same thing, but 'Khare bolne' is much more common in daily conversation, while 'Satya bolne' is formal.
You can say 'मला खरे सांग' (Mala khare sang).
Yes, but 'प्रामाणिकपणे सांगायचे तर' (To tell you honestly) is often more professional.
The opposite is 'खोटे बोलणे' (Khote bolne), which means to tell a lie.
Expressions liées
खोटे बोलणे
contrastTo tell a lie
सत्य सांगणे
synonymTo tell the truth (formal)
स्पष्ट बोलणे
similarTo speak clearly/frankly
शपथ घेणे
builds onTo take an oath
