Signification
Moving at a high speed on foot.
Contexte culturel
During the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur, there is a ritual called 'Dhava' where thousands of pilgrims run together in a burst of energy and devotion. Running fast is a survival skill in Mumbai to catch the 'Local' trains. It's a daily sight at stations like Dadar or CST. Wrestlers (Pailwans) in rural areas include long-distance fast running in their 'Talim' (training) to build stamina. Many iconic Marathi films use slow-motion shots of characters running fast to emphasize emotional intensity or freedom.
Use for Vehicles
Don't be afraid to use this for cars or trains. It's the most natural way to say a vehicle is speeding.
Gender Matters
Always check the subject. 'To' (He) -> 'Dhavto', 'Ti' (She) -> 'Dhavte'. This is the most common error for A2 learners.
Signification
Moving at a high speed on foot.
Use for Vehicles
Don't be afraid to use this for cars or trains. It's the most natural way to say a vehicle is speeding.
Gender Matters
Always check the subject. 'To' (He) -> 'Dhavto', 'Ti' (She) -> 'Dhavte'. This is the most common error for A2 learners.
The 'Jor' Intensifier
You can use 'खूप' (khup) before 'जोरात' to mean 'extremely fast': 'तो खूप जोरात धावतो'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'धावणे' for the subject 'ती' (She).
ती मैदानावर जोरात ______.
For a feminine singular subject (ती), the verb ends in '-ते'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The bus is running fast'?
Choose the correct option:
'धावत आहे' is the standard way to describe a moving vehicle's speed.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Situation: You are late for an interview and see your train arriving.
In an urgent situation like catching a train, you need to run fast.
Complete the dialogue.
आई: राहुल, तू इतका का दमला आहेस? राहुल: कारण मी शाळेतून घरी ______ आलो.
Running fast (जोरात धावत) explains why he is tired (दमला).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speed Levels in Marathi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesती मैदानावर जोरात ______.
For a feminine singular subject (ती), the verb ends in '-ते'.
Choose the correct option:
'धावत आहे' is the standard way to describe a moving vehicle's speed.
Situation: You are late for an interview and see your train arriving.
In an urgent situation like catching a train, you need to run fast.
आई: राहुल, तू इतका का दमला आहेस? राहुल: कारण मी शाळेतून घरी ______ आलो.
Running fast (जोरात धावत) explains why he is tired (दमला).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a computer or internet, use 'वेगवान' (vegvan) or simply say 'फास्ट' (fast) as an English loanword.
Mostly, yes. 'धावणे' is slightly more formal/standard, while 'पळणे' is more common in daily speech.
For a male: 'मी जोरात धावलो'. For a female: 'मी जोरात धावले'.
Yes, you can say 'नदी जोरात वाहत आहे' (The river is flowing fast/forcefully). Note the verb changes to 'वाहत' (flowing).
'Jorat' implies force and effort; 'Vegane' is a more neutral word for speed/velocity.
Yes, it is a neutral phrase and perfectly polite for all audiences.
It means 'with force'. So 'जोरात पाऊस' means heavy rain, not fast rain.
जोरात धावू नकोस (Jorat dhavu nakos).
Yes, 'सुसाट' (Susat) is the most common slang/informal intensifier for speed.
No, for a song's tempo, use 'लय' (lay) or 'वेग'. 'हे गाणे जोरात आहे' would mean the volume is loud.
Expressions liées
पळत सुटणे
similarTo bolt or start running suddenly.
हळू चालणे
contrastTo walk slowly.
सुसाट सुटणे
specialized formTo move at lightning speed.
धावपळ करणे
builds onTo hustle and bustle; to be very busy.
