Signification
Close in distance or amount.
Contexte culturel
Using 'javalpas' when arriving late is a common social face-saving measure. It's often understood that 'I'm nearby' means 'I'm on my way but not quite there'. In local markets (Mandai), prices are rarely fixed. Using 'javalpas' allows both the buyer and seller to negotiate within a range. In rural Maharashtra, 'javalpas' might be replaced by 'asapas' or 'shajari-pajari', while urban speakers stick to 'javalpas' for both distance and numbers. During Ganesh Chaturthi, 'javalpas' is used to describe the massive crowds, often understating the actual number to keep things manageable.
The 'Almost' Hack
If you forget the word for 'almost', just use 'javalpas' before any verb. It works 90% of the time!
Don't use for people
Never say 'To mājhyā javalpās āhe' to mean 'He is my close friend'. It sounds like he is physically stalking you in the neighborhood.
Signification
Close in distance or amount.
The 'Almost' Hack
If you forget the word for 'almost', just use 'javalpas' before any verb. It works 90% of the time!
Don't use for people
Never say 'To mājhyā javalpās āhe' to mean 'He is my close friend'. It sounds like he is physically stalking you in the neighborhood.
The 'Five Minutes' Rule
When a Marathi speaker says they are 'javalpas', add 10 minutes to your wait time. It's a polite approximation!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'javalpas'.
माझे ऑफिस स्टेशनच्या _______ आहे.
The sentence means 'My office is near the station'. 'Javalpas' is the correct word for 'nearby'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'javalpas' for estimation?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Javalpas' is used to estimate time (around 5 o'clock).
Complete the dialogue.
A: जेवण तयार आहे का? B: हो, _________ झालंय.
B is saying 'Yes, it's almost done'.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'जवळपास शंभर लोक होते.'
The sentence means 'There were approximately 100 people'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमाझे ऑफिस स्टेशनच्या _______ आहे.
The sentence means 'My office is near the station'. 'Javalpas' is the correct word for 'nearby'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Javalpas' is used to estimate time (around 5 o'clock).
A: जेवण तयार आहे का? B: हो, _________ झालंय.
B is saying 'Yes, it's almost done'.
Sentence: 'जवळपास शंभर लोक होते.'
The sentence means 'There were approximately 100 people'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! You can say 'Javalpas 5 vajle ahet' (It's almost 5 o'clock).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting. For very formal writing, use 'sumare'.
'Javal' means 'near' (specific). 'Javalpas' means 'nearby' or 'approximately' (general).
No, it is an indeclinable word (avyaya). It stays the same regardless of the subject.
No, for 'almost happened', Marathi uses 'javajaval' or 'agdi'. 'Javalpas' is better for progress or quantity.
Expressions liées
आसपास
synonymAround / Nearby
सुमारे
synonymApproximately
नजीक
specialized formClose / Near
साधारण
similarGenerally / Roughly
