Signification
Cleaning the floor with a broom.
Contexte culturel
The 'Kersuni' (traditional broom) is worshipped during 'Dhantrayodashi' (part of Diwali). It is seen as a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi who removes poverty (dirt) from the house. Sweeping the 'angan' (front yard) and drawing a 'Rangoli' is a mandatory morning task for many women, symbolizing a fresh start to the day. It is considered very disrespectful to touch a broom with your feet. If it happens, people usually perform a small gesture of apology. The phrase is now central to the 'Swachh Bharat' movement, where celebrities and commoners alike are seen 'झाडू मारणे' in public spaces to promote cleanliness.
Gender Matters
Remember 'Jhāḍū' is masculine. This is the biggest hurdle for Hindi speakers who are used to it being feminine.
Night Sweeping
Avoid mentioning sweeping at night in traditional Marathi homes; it might be seen as rude or unlucky.
Signification
Cleaning the floor with a broom.
Gender Matters
Remember 'Jhāḍū' is masculine. This is the biggest hurdle for Hindi speakers who are used to it being feminine.
Night Sweeping
Avoid mentioning sweeping at night in traditional Marathi homes; it might be seen as rude or unlucky.
Natural Flow
Use 'झाडू मारून घे' (get the sweeping done) to sound more like a native speaker when giving a task.
Broom Respect
Always keep the broom in a corner, hidden from direct view of guests, as per Vastu Shastra tips common in Maharashtra.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'मारणे' in the past tense.
मी काल पूर्ण घरात झाडू ______.
Since 'झाडू' is masculine, the past tense verb must be 'मारला'.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I am sweeping'?
मी झाडू ______ आहे.
The correct collocation is 'झाडू मारणे', so the continuous form is 'मारत आहे'.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common household chores in Marathi.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
आई: राहुल, खोलीत खूप धूळ आहे. राहुल: हो आई, मी लगेच ______.
The context of 'dust' (धूळ) implies the need for sweeping.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Broom Types
Traditional
- • Kersuni
- • Coconut Broom
Modern
- • Plastic Broom
- • Soft Broom
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी काल पूर्ण घरात झाडू ______.
Since 'झाडू' is masculine, the past tense verb must be 'मारला'.
मी झाडू ______ आहे.
The correct collocation is 'झाडू मारणे', so the continuous form is 'मारत आहे'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common household chores in Marathi.
आई: राहुल, खोलीत खूप धूळ आहे. राहुल: हो आई, मी लगेच ______.
The context of 'dust' (धूळ) implies the need for sweeping.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, it is a neutral, standard phrase used by everyone.
No, for a table, use 'टेबल पुसणे' (Table pusṇe).
It's an idiomatic use of the verb to describe the vigorous action of sweeping.
'Jhāḍū' is general; 'Kersuṇī' is the traditional grass broom.
Generally, it's better to sweep when people aren't sitting right there to avoid dust flying on them.
Say 'माझा झाडू मारून झाला आहे' (Māzhā jhāḍū mārūn jhālā āhe).
Expressions liées
फरशी पुसणे
similarTo mop the floor
केर काढणे
synonymTo sweep/remove dust
झाडलोट करणे
builds onTo clean and tidy up
कचरा करणे
contrastTo make a mess
स्वच्छता मोहीम
specialized formCleanliness drive
