Signification
Doing something in a rush.
Contexte culturel
In Mumbai, 'ghāī' is a survival skill. If you don't hurry to board the train, you might not get in at all. It's a collective social behavior. Despite the modern rush, traditional ceremonies are expected to be slow. Rushing a ritual is seen as a lack of respect for tradition. When a guest is eating, the host will repeatedly say 'Ghai karu naka' to ensure the guest feels relaxed and eats well. Parents and teachers often use the proverb 'Ati ghai sankatat nei' to warn students against rushing through their exam papers.
The 'Nako' Rule
Always use 'Ghai karu nako' for 'Don't hurry'. It's the most natural way to say it.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'Ghai' is feminine. If you use it in the past tense, use 'keli', not 'kela'.
Signification
Doing something in a rush.
The 'Nako' Rule
Always use 'Ghai karu nako' for 'Don't hurry'. It's the most natural way to say it.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'Ghai' is feminine. If you use it in the past tense, use 'keli', not 'kela'.
Politeness
Telling a guest 'Ghai karu naka' is a sign of a good host in Maharashtra.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'करणे' in the past tense.
त्याने कामात खूप ______.
Because 'घाई' is feminine, the past tense of 'करणे' becomes 'केली'.
Which sentence means 'Don't hurry'?
Choose the correct Marathi translation.
'करू नको' is the standard way to say 'don't do' in an informal setting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are late for a train.
When you are late, you need to hurry (घाई करा).
Complete the dialogue.
A: बस आली आहे! B: हो, मी ______.
If the bus has arrived, the logical response is 'I am hurrying' (घाई करतोय).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Ghai Karne
Travel
- • Catching a bus
- • Reaching the station
- • Driving
Daily Life
- • Eating breakfast
- • Getting dressed
- • Homework
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesत्याने कामात खूप ______.
Because 'घाई' is feminine, the past tense of 'करणे' becomes 'केली'.
Choose the correct Marathi translation.
'करू नको' is the standard way to say 'don't do' in an informal setting.
Situation: You are late for a train.
When you are late, you need to hurry (घाई करा).
A: बस आली आहे! B: हो, मी ______.
If the bus has arrived, the logical response is 'I am hurrying' (घाई करतोय).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'Ghai karne' is the exact equivalent of 'Jaldi karna' in Hindi.
Yes, you can say 'तो गाडी चालवताना घाई करतो' (He hurries while driving).
It is neutral. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.
The opposite is 'Savakash' (slowly) or 'Sanyam' (patience).
No, you must say 'Mi ghait ahe' (I am in a hurry) or 'Mi ghai karto' (I am hurrying).
Expressions liées
गडबड करणे
similarTo make a mess or create chaos while rushing.
उरकणे
specialized formTo finish a task quickly and efficiently.
त्वरा करणे
synonymTo hasten (Formal).
सावकाश
contrastSlowly / at leisure.
