Signification
Suggesting to leave or start.
Contexte culturel
Hosts will often insist you stay longer when you say 'Chala Jauya'. It is a polite tug-of-war. In the Sahyadri mountains, 'Chala' is used as a rhythmic chant to keep hikers motivated. The first 'Chala Jauya' is rarely the final one. It's an introductory signal for a departure that might take 20 more minutes. In Mumbai locals or buses, people use a variation to ask if the person in front is getting off at the next station.
The Magic Suffix
Learn the '-ūyā' suffix. You can attach it to any verb root to say 'Let's...'. (e.g., Basūyā = Let's sit).
Don't be too blunt
If you say it too loudly or suddenly, it might seem like you are bored. Soften it with 'Ata' (Now) or 'Mag' (Then).
Signification
Suggesting to leave or start.
The Magic Suffix
Learn the '-ūyā' suffix. You can attach it to any verb root to say 'Let's...'. (e.g., Basūyā = Let's sit).
Don't be too blunt
If you say it too loudly or suddenly, it might seem like you are bored. Soften it with 'Ata' (Now) or 'Mag' (Then).
The Inclusive We
Remember that this phrase always includes the listener. It's a very friendly, bonding expression.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'Let's go home'.
चला, ____ जाऊया.
'Ghari' means home. The sentence becomes 'Chala, ghari jauya'.
Which phrase is the most polite way to suggest leaving to a group of friends?
Choose the correct option:
'Ja!' is a command, 'Me jato' is 'I am going'. 'Chala Jauya' is the inclusive suggestion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप उशीर झाला आहे. B: हो, ________.
When it's late, the natural response is to suggest leaving.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at the end of a movie in a theater.
After a movie, you suggest leaving the theater.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesचला, ____ जाऊया.
'Ghari' means home. The sentence becomes 'Chala, ghari jauya'.
Choose the correct option:
'Ja!' is a command, 'Me jato' is 'I am going'. 'Chala Jauya' is the inclusive suggestion.
A: खूप उशीर झाला आहे. B: हो, ________.
When it's late, the natural response is to suggest leaving.
Situation: You are at the end of a movie in a theater.
After a movie, you suggest leaving the theater.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is mostly informal to neutral. For very formal situations, use 'Apan nighu shakto ka?'
Yes! 'Chala' alone often implies 'Let's go' or 'Come on'.
'Jauya' means 'Let's go', while 'Nighuya' means 'Let's depart/leave'. They are often used interchangeably.
You would say 'नको जाऊया' (Nako jauya) or more commonly 'नको जायला' (Nako jayla).
It's better to wait for the teacher to initiate leaving, or use a more formal question.
Literally, yes, but in this context, it just means 'Come on'.
Mumbai has a lot of Hindi influence, so 'Chalo' (Hindi) often replaces 'Chala' (Marathi).
Yes, if the starting involves moving to a new task, like 'Chala, kamala jauya'.
It's a soft 'dz' sound, not a hard 'j' like in 'Judge'.
'Jauya' is 'Let's go'. 'Jau' is 'Shall we go?' or just 'Go'. 'Jauya' is more suggestive.
Expressions liées
चला निघूया
similarLet's depart
चला खाऊया
builds onLet's eat
निघायचं?
informalShall we leave?
आम्ही जातो
contrastWe are going
