Signification
Going to see a film.
Contexte culturel
Marathi people are very proud of their 'Parallel Cinema' which focuses on social issues. Watching a movie is often followed by a deep discussion at a local tea stall. In Mumbai, 'Chitrapat' is often replaced by 'Picture' or 'Movie' due to the heavy influence of Bollywood and English. Pune hosts the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). Here, 'Chitrapat baghane' is treated as a serious intellectual activity. In villages, 'Jatra' (fairs) often have traveling cinemas called 'Tamboos' (tents) where people watch movies together.
Use 'Movie' in cities
If you forget the word 'Chitrapat', just say 'Movie'. Everyone in Maharashtra understands it.
Watch the 'N'
The 'n' in 'baghane' is 'ण' (retroflex), not 'न' (dental). Practice curling your tongue!
Signification
Going to see a film.
Use 'Movie' in cities
If you forget the word 'Chitrapat', just say 'Movie'. Everyone in Maharashtra understands it.
Watch the 'N'
The 'n' in 'baghane' is 'ण' (retroflex), not 'न' (dental). Practice curling your tongue!
The 'Awadte' Rule
When saying you like watching movies, always use 'Mala' (to me) + 'Awadte' (is liked).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'baghane' for the past tense.
मी काल एक छान चित्रपट ______.
'Baghitla' is the simple past tense masculine singular form, agreeing with 'Chitrapat'.
Which sentence means 'I like watching movies'?
Choose the correct Marathi translation:
'Awadte' is used for likes/preferences, and 'baghane' is the infinitive/gerund form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आपण उद्या काय करायचे? B: आपण ______ जाऊया.
'Baghayala' (to watch) expresses the purpose of going.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: You are at home and your friend asks what you are doing right now.
The present continuous 'baghat aahe' is used for actions happening right now.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी काल एक छान चित्रपट ______.
'Baghitla' is the simple past tense masculine singular form, agreeing with 'Chitrapat'.
Choose the correct Marathi translation:
'Awadte' is used for likes/preferences, and 'baghane' is the infinitive/gerund form.
A: आपण उद्या काय करायचे? B: आपण ______ जाऊया.
'Baghayala' (to watch) expresses the purpose of going.
Context: You are at home and your friend asks what you are doing right now.
The present continuous 'baghat aahe' is used for actions happening right now.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is masculine. That's why we say 'Chitrapat baghitla' (watched) and not 'baghitli'.
Yes, 'baghane' is the general verb for 'to look' or 'to see'.
'Baghane' is casual/neutral. 'Pahane' is formal/literary. Use 'baghane' for daily conversation.
You say 'मी चित्रपटाला जातोय' (Mi chitrapatala jatoy).
Yes, but mostly in formal contexts or news. In the street, 'Picture' or 'Movie' is more common.
Expressions liées
चित्रपटगृह
specialized formMovie theater
मालिका बघणे
similarWatching a TV series
नाटक बघणे
similarWatching a play
पडद्यावर बघणे
builds onTo see on the screen
