Signification
Asking someone to place an object down.
Contexte culturel
Books and educational tools are considered sacred. If you are told to put a book 'down', never put it on the floor; always find a raised surface. The distinction between 'Tu' and 'Tumhi' is vital. Using 'thev' with an elder is a social faux pas that can be seen as a lack of upbringing. In the crowded trains of Mumbai, you'll often hear 'Baga khali theva' (Put bags down) to make standing room for others. During Ganpati festival, instructions for placing the idol ('Murti') are given with extreme care, using 'Khali theva' with great reverence.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'na' at the end (Khali thev na) to make the command sound like a friendly request rather than a harsh order.
Watch the 'Th'
Make sure to pronounce the 'Th' in 'Thev' as a retroflex. If you say it with a soft 'th' (like 'thin'), it might not be understood.
Signification
Asking someone to place an object down.
The 'Na' Trick
Add 'na' at the end (Khali thev na) to make the command sound like a friendly request rather than a harsh order.
Watch the 'Th'
Make sure to pronounce the 'Th' in 'Thev' as a retroflex. If you say it with a soft 'th' (like 'thin'), it might not be understood.
Respect the Floor
In many Marathi homes, putting things like wallets or keys on the floor is considered bad luck. Aim for a shelf or table.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'thevne' for a formal situation.
काका, तुमची बॅग खाली ______.
Since the speaker is addressing 'Kaka' (Uncle), the formal/plural form 'theva' must be used.
Which of these means 'Put the book down'?
Select the correct Marathi translation:
'Khali' means down, and 'thev' means put.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son.
Mother: राहुल, तो फोन ______. Rahul: हो आई, ठेवतोय.
In the context of a mother asking a son to stop using a phone, 'khali thev' is the most natural command.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are helping an elderly neighbor with her heavy groceries.
Politeness is mandatory with elders, so 'theva' is the only correct choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Informal vs Formal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाका, तुमची बॅग खाली ______.
Since the speaker is addressing 'Kaka' (Uncle), the formal/plural form 'theva' must be used.
Select the correct Marathi translation:
'Khali' means down, and 'thev' means put.
Mother: राहुल, तो फोन ______. Rahul: हो आई, ठेवतोय.
In the context of a mother asking a son to stop using a phone, 'khali thev' is the most natural command.
Situation: You are helping an elderly neighbor with her heavy groceries.
Politeness is mandatory with elders, so 'theva' is the only correct choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'Khali thev' is only for objects. To tell someone to sit down, use ' खाली बस' (Khali bas).
It depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's fine. To an elder, it's very rude. Use 'Khali theva' for elders.
'Khali' is Marathi, and 'Niche' is Hindi. They both mean 'down'.
You say 'खाली ठेवू नको' (Khali thevu nako).
No, for volume use 'आवाज कमी कर' (Aawaj kami kar).
No, 'Rikame' (रिकामे) means empty in Marathi. 'Khali' only means down.
In very casual speech, people just say 'ठेव खाली' (Thev khali), reversing the order.
Say 'सांभाळून खाली ठेव' (Sambhalun khali thev).
You should use the plural 'खाली ठेवा' (Khali theva).
Yes, it is still used idiomatically for ending calls.
Expressions liées
बाजूला ठेव
similarPut it aside
खाली उतरव
specialized formLower it down
खाली टाक
synonymDrop it
वर ठेव
contrastPut it up
सांभाळून ठेव
builds onKeep it safely
