Signification
Asking for someone's age
Contexte culturel
Age is a primary factor in determining social hierarchy. Younger people often touch the feet of elders as a sign of respect. In cities, asking age is common. In rural areas, people might use 'Kiti pavsale pahile?' (How many monsoons have you seen?) as a poetic way to ask age. Authors often use age to describe the 'Avastha' (state) of a character, linking it to wisdom or innocence. In Marathi-speaking offices, age is rarely asked directly between colleagues unless they are of the same rank and have become friends.
The 'Kiti' Alternative
If you forget 'Kay', use 'Kiti'. It's very common and sounds natural.
Respect the Elders
Never use 'Tujhe' with someone who has grey hair or is clearly older than you. Use 'Aaple'.
Signification
Asking for someone's age
The 'Kiti' Alternative
If you forget 'Kay', use 'Kiti'. It's very common and sounds natural.
Respect the Elders
Never use 'Tujhe' with someone who has grey hair or is clearly older than you. Use 'Aaple'.
Gender Neutrality
The question itself doesn't change based on the gender of the person you are asking, but their answer will (e.g., 'varshancha' for boys, 'varshanchi' for girls).
Teste-toi
Choose the correct possessive pronoun for the word 'Vay' (neuter).
____ वय काय आहे?
'Vay' is a neuter noun, so it takes the neuter possessive 'Tujhe'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who would you say 'Aaple vay kay aahe?' to?
'Aaple' is the formal/respectful pronoun used for elders.
Complete the question.
तुझे वय काय ____?
'Aahe' is the singular present tense verb 'to be'.
Complete the conversation.
A: तुझे वय काय आहे? B: मी ____ वर्षांचा आहे.
The answer to an age question must be a number (Daha = 10).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Pronoun Agreement with 'Vay'
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ वय काय आहे?
'Vay' is a neuter noun, so it takes the neuter possessive 'Tujhe'.
Who would you say 'Aaple vay kay aahe?' to?
'Aaple' is the formal/respectful pronoun used for elders.
तुझे वय काय ____?
'Aahe' is the singular present tense verb 'to be'.
A: तुझे वय काय आहे? B: मी ____ वर्षांचा आहे.
The answer to an age question must be a number (Daha = 10).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNeither, it is neuter. It matches the noun 'Vay', which is neuter in Marathi.
Yes, in very casual settings or when filling out a form, you can drop the pronouns.
'Kay' means 'what' and 'Kiti' means 'how much'. Both are used for age in Marathi.
Say 'Me [number] varshancha (if male) / varshanchi (if female) aahe.'
It's generally okay among peers, but avoid asking elders or women in formal settings.
Because 'Vay' is a neuter noun. 'Tuza' is for masculine nouns like 'Mulga' (boy).
Yes, you can ask a pet's owner 'Tujhya kutryache vay kay aahe?' (What is your dog's age?).
Yes, 'Vay kay re tujha?' is a very casual way to ask a male friend.
No, 'Vay' specifically means age. Don't confuse it with 'Way' in English!
Use 'Tumchi vaye kay aahet?'
Expressions liées
तुझा वाढदिवस कधी आहे?
similarWhen is your birthday?
तू किती वर्षांचा आहेस?
synonymHow many years old are you?
आपले वय काय आहे?
specialized formWhat is your age? (Formal)
वय झाले आता.
builds onI am getting old now.
