Signification
Asking people to stop being loud.
Contexte culturel
The 'Gondhal' is a sacred folk art. Ironically, while the ritual is loud and holy, the word in daily life is used to stop unwanted noise. Discipline (Shist) is a core value. A teacher saying 'Gondhal karu naka' is a very common childhood memory for every Marathi speaker. In Mumbai locals or Pune buses, this phrase is used by commuters to manage the chaotic rush during peak hours. The word 'Gondhal' is often used by poets to describe the confusion of the heart or mind, showing its figurative depth.
The Retroflex ळ
Make sure to pronounce the 'L' in Gondhal by curling your tongue back. It's not a standard 'L'.
Don't be too harsh
If you say this too loudly, you might be the one making the 'Gondhal'! Use a firm but calm tone.
Signification
Asking people to stop being loud.
The Retroflex ळ
Make sure to pronounce the 'L' in Gondhal by curling your tongue back. It's not a standard 'L'.
Don't be too harsh
If you say this too loudly, you might be the one making the 'Gondhal'! Use a firm but calm tone.
Use with 'Krupaya'
Adding 'Krupaya' (Please) at the beginning makes you sound much more sophisticated and polite.
The 'Gondhal' Ritual
If someone mentions they are 'hosting a Gondhal,' they are talking about a religious event, not a mess!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
मुलांनो, वर्गात गोंधळ ____ नका.
The prohibitive 'naka' always follows the 'u' ending verb form 'करू'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a hospital sign?
दवाखान्यात काय लिहिले असते?
Hospitals require silence, so 'Don't make noise' is the correct sign.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A library where people are talking loudly.
In a library, you ask people not to make noise.
Complete the dialogue.
आई: मुलांनो, घरात ____ नका! मुले: हो आई, आम्ही शांत बसतो.
The context of 'sitting quietly' in the response implies the mother asked them not to make noise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'गोंधळ करू नका'
Public
- • Library
- • Hospital
- • Bus Stop
Private
- • Home
- • Study Room
- • Kitchen
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमुलांनो, वर्गात गोंधळ ____ नका.
The prohibitive 'naka' always follows the 'u' ending verb form 'करू'.
दवाखान्यात काय लिहिले असते?
Hospitals require silence, so 'Don't make noise' is the correct sign.
Situation: A library where people are talking loudly.
In a library, you ask people not to make noise.
आई: मुलांनो, घरात ____ नका! मुले: हो आई, आम्ही शांत बसतो.
The context of 'sitting quietly' in the response implies the mother asked them not to make noise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! If kids have scattered toys everywhere, you can say 'गोंधळ करू नका' to mean 'Don't make a mess.'
No, it's a standard command. However, the tone of voice matters. A calm tone is a request; a loud tone is a scolding.
'Gondhal' is more about noise and chaos. 'Gadbad' is more about a mistake or being in a hurry.
Use the informal version: 'गोंधळ करू नकोस' (Gondhal karu nakos).
It's better to use 'गोंधळ टाळा' (Avoid confusion) in formal writing.
Expressions liées
शांत राहा
similarStay quiet
गडबड करू नका
synonymDon't make a fuss/hurry
आरडाओरडा थांबवा
specialized formStop the shouting
गप्प बसा
similarShut up / Sit quietly
शिस्त पाळा
builds onObserve discipline
