Signification
Giving directional instruction.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Mumbai, people often use 'Left' and 'Right' in English even while speaking Marathi. However, 'Dāvikade' remains the standard in formal announcements and GPS. In villages, directions are often given relative to the 'hand'. Instead of 'left-side', people say 'left-hand-side'. In India, we drive on the left side of the road. Therefore, 'Dāvikade vaḷā' is often a 'short' turn, while 'Ujavikade vaḷā' (turn right) involves crossing traffic. In traditional home design (Vastu), directions are vital. While 'Dāvi' is just a direction, the 'North' and 'East' are considered auspicious, and directions are often discussed in those terms.
The 'Hand' Trick
If you forget 'Dāvi', just say 'Dāvyā hātālā' (to the left hand). Most people find it easier to remember 'hand' (hāt).
The Retroflex L
Don't pronounce 'Vaḷā' with a normal 'L'. It's 'ळ'. If you use a normal 'L', it might sound like a different word or just very foreign.
Signification
Giving directional instruction.
The 'Hand' Trick
If you forget 'Dāvi', just say 'Dāvyā hātālā' (to the left hand). Most people find it easier to remember 'hand' (hāt).
The Retroflex L
Don't pronounce 'Vaḷā' with a normal 'L'. It's 'ळ'. If you use a normal 'L', it might sound like a different word or just very foreign.
Rickshaw Etiquette
Say it loudly and clearly about 20 meters before the turn so the driver has time to change lanes.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to tell the driver to turn left.
काका, पुढच्या चौकात _______ वळा.
'डावीकडे' means left, which is the correct direction for this phrase.
Which of these is the most polite way to say 'Turn left' to a stranger?
Select the correct form:
The 'ā' ending in 'वळा' is the formal/polite imperative.
Complete the dialogue between a passenger and a driver.
Passenger: 'इथून कुठे जायचे?' Driver: 'इथून _______ वळा.'
In a navigation context, 'डावीकडे' (left) is a logical directional choice.
Match the Marathi phrase to the correct English situation.
Phrase: 'डावीकडे वळा'
This is the direct translation of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाका, पुढच्या चौकात _______ वळा.
'डावीकडे' means left, which is the correct direction for this phrase.
Select the correct form:
The 'ā' ending in 'वळा' is the formal/polite imperative.
Passenger: 'इथून कुठे जायचे?' Driver: 'इथून _______ वळा.'
In a navigation context, 'डावीकडे' (left) is a logical directional choice.
Phrase: 'डावीकडे वळा'
This is the direct translation of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, the direction 'Dāvi' doesn't change based on the speaker's gender. It is feminine because it modifies the implicit word 'Bājū' (side).
In big cities, yes. But adding 'vळा' (vaḷā) makes it a complete Marathi sentence.
'Vaḷā' means 'turn', while 'Ghyā' means 'take'. Both are used interchangeably in 'Turn left' (Dāvikade vaḷā vs Dāvikade ghyā).
You can say 'थोडे डावीकडे वळा' (Thoḍe dāvikade vaḷā).
Yes, it is used in formal letters giving directions or in official traffic rule handbooks.
Expressions liées
उजवीकडे वळा
contrastTurn right
सरळ जा
similarGo straight
मागे फिरा
similarTurn back / U-turn
बाजूला थांबा
builds onStop at the side
