Signification
A common leisure activity.
Contexte culturel
Watching TV is often a family affair. The 'Prime Time' serials are a major part of the cultural fabric, often discussed in local trains and markets. Younger generations are moving towards 'OTT' platforms, but they still use the phrase 'TV pahane' even when using an iPad or Laptop. In villages, the community TV in a 'Chavadi' (meeting place) was common, though now most homes have their own sets. For Marathi people living abroad, 'TV pahane' via satellite or internet is a key way to stay connected to their roots and language.
Use 'Baghane' for friends
If you want to sound more like a local in Mumbai, use 'TV baghane' instead of 'pahane'.
Gender of TV
Always remember TV is masculine. This will save you from many grammar mistakes in the past tense.
Signification
A common leisure activity.
Use 'Baghane' for friends
If you want to sound more like a local in Mumbai, use 'TV baghane' instead of 'pahane'.
Gender of TV
Always remember TV is masculine. This will save you from many grammar mistakes in the past tense.
The 'la' suffix
When you say 'I like to watch...', the verb becomes 'pahay-la' (पाहायला).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'पाहणे' for the past tense.
काल मी टीव्ही ______.
Since 'TV' is masculine singular, the past tense verb must be 'पाहिला'.
Choose the correct Marathi translation for 'She likes to watch TV.'
She likes to watch TV.
The construction 'Subject-la + Verb-ayla + avadte' is the standard way to express liking an action.
Match the subject with the correct present tense verb form.
Subjects: 1. मी (M), 2. ती, 3. आम्ही, 4. तू (M)
These are the standard present tense suffixes for the verb 'पाहणे'.
Complete the dialogue.
अमित: तू काय करत आहेस? सुमित: मी ______.
The question is in the present continuous ('करत आहेस'), so the answer should also be in the present continuous ('पाहत आहे').
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Pahane'?
Devices
- • टीव्ही
- • मोबाईल
- • लॅपटॉप
Content
- • मालिका
- • बातम्या
- • चित्रपट
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाल मी टीव्ही ______.
Since 'TV' is masculine singular, the past tense verb must be 'पाहिला'.
She likes to watch TV.
The construction 'Subject-la + Verb-ayla + avadte' is the standard way to express liking an action.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard present tense suffixes for the verb 'पाहणे'.
अमित: तू काय करत आहेस? सुमित: मी ______.
The question is in the present continuous ('करत आहेस'), so the answer should also be in the present continuous ('पाहत आहे').
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is a loanword from English that is now fully integrated into Marathi.
Yes, 'मॅच पाहणे' (watching a match) is very common.
'Pahane' is slightly more formal/focused; 'Baghane' is more casual.
You can say 'मी टीव्ही पाहून कंटाळलो आहे.'
Expressions liées
टीव्ही लावणे
builds onTo turn on the TV
टीव्ही बंद करणे
contrastTo turn off the TV
बातम्या पाहणे
specialized formTo watch the news
चित्रपट पाहणे
similarTo watch a movie
