Signification
Heading to one's residence.
Contexte culturel
It is considered slightly abrupt to just say 'I'm going home' and leave. Usually, there's a 5-10 minute 'buffer' conversation at the door. In villages, 'Ghari jane' often implies going back to the family farm or ancestral house, which holds deep emotional value. In Mumbai, 'Ghari jane' is synonymous with catching the 'Local' train. It's a daily struggle and a shared experience. In the Wari pilgrimage, 'returning home' after seeing Lord Vitthal is a significant spiritual transition.
Gender Matters
Always remember to change the verb ending: Jato (M), Jate (F).
Don't say 'Gharala'
While 'Gharala' is grammatically possible, 'Ghari' is 10 times more common and sounds more native.
Signification
Heading to one's residence.
Gender Matters
Always remember to change the verb ending: Jato (M), Jate (F).
Don't say 'Gharala'
While 'Gharala' is grammatically possible, 'Ghari' is 10 times more common and sounds more native.
Use 'Nighalo'
If you are literally walking out the door while speaking, say 'Mi ghari nighalo' (I'm off home).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Ghar' and 'Jane'.
मी आता _______ _______ आहे. (I am going home now.)
The continuous form 'जात आहे' requires 'घरी' as the destination.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a female speaker?
Choose one:
For a female speaker in the present tense, 'जाते' is the correct conjugation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू कधी निघणार? B: काम संपले की मी _______.
The speaker is talking about a future/habitual action after work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 'मी काल लवकर घरी गेलो.'
The past tense 'gelo' refers to a completed action in the past.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ghari vs Gharat
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी आता _______ _______ आहे. (I am going home now.)
The continuous form 'जात आहे' requires 'घरी' as the destination.
Choose one:
For a female speaker in the present tense, 'जाते' is the correct conjugation.
A: तू कधी निघणार? B: काम संपले की मी _______.
The speaker is talking about a future/habitual action after work.
Match: 'मी काल लवकर घरी गेलो.'
The past tense 'gelo' refers to a completed action in the past.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Mi ghari ahe' means 'I am at home'. The verb 'Jane' makes it 'to home'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues.
It is 'Ghari gelo' (M) or 'Ghari gele' (F).
Say 'Mala ghari jayche ahe'.
'Gharat' means 'inside'. Use it for rooms, not for the journey home.
Yes, 'Mi kat-to' or 'Mi palto' (I'm running/cutting out) are used informally.
Usually no, unless you've been staying there long enough to call it 'home'.
Say 'Chala, ghari jauya'.
You can say 'Mi tyacha (his) ghari jato'.
Yes, it's a retroflex 'n'. Pronouncing it as a normal 'n' is a common learner accent.
Expressions liées
घरी परतणे
similarTo return home
घराकडे निघणे
builds onTo set out for home
घर सोडणे
contrastTo leave home (permanently or for a long time)
घरात येणे
similarTo come inside the house
