Signification
Telling someone to pick up a dish.
Contexte culturel
The 'Taat' is often worshipped during festivals like Diwali (Naivedya). You never step over a plate; it is considered disrespectful to the food (Annapurna). In traditional 'Chitpavan' or 'Deshastha' households, a 'Citrahuti' (small offering of rice) is placed beside the plate before saying 'Taat ghya'. In villages, 'Taat ghya' is often followed by 'Pota-bhar jeva' (Eat until your stomach is full), showing immense hospitality. In cities, even with buffet systems, a host might hand a plate to an elder and say 'Taat ghya' to maintain tradition.
The 'Ghya' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Ghya'. It is never rude to be too formal in a Marathi home.
Don't start early
Wait for the host to say the phrase before you touch your food.
Signification
Telling someone to pick up a dish.
The 'Ghya' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'Ghya'. It is never rude to be too formal in a Marathi home.
Don't start early
Wait for the host to say the phrase before you touch your food.
The Right Hand
Always reach for the plate with your right hand; the left hand is considered impure for food.
Teste-toi
How would you politely ask your grandfather to take his plate?
आजोबा, ______.
'Ghya' is the honorific form used for elders like grandfathers.
Complete the sentence to tell your younger brother to take his plate.
राहुल, तुझं ______ घे.
The context of 'ghe' (take) and the sentence structure points to 'Taat' (plate).
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Host: जेवण तयार आहे. ______. Guest: हो, धन्यवाद!
When dinner is ready, the host invites the guest to take their plate.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
1. ताट घ्या 2. ताट घे
Formal 'ghya' for the boss, informal 'ghe' for the sister.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Marathi Meal Components
Components
- • Poli (Bread)
- • Bhaat (Rice)
- • Amti (Dal)
- • Bhaji (Veg)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआजोबा, ______.
'Ghya' is the honorific form used for elders like grandfathers.
राहुल, तुझं ______ घे.
The context of 'ghe' (take) and the sentence structure points to 'Taat' (plate).
Host: जेवण तयार आहे. ______. Guest: हो, धन्यवाद!
When dinner is ready, the host invites the guest to take their plate.
1. ताट घ्या 2. ताट घे
Formal 'ghya' for the boss, informal 'ghe' for the sister.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but 'Taat ghe' is more natural and friendly for close friends.
Yes, if you are treating your friends, you can say it when the food arrives.
'Taat' is the Marathi word; 'Thali' is the Hindi word. They mean the same thing.
It can, but usually 'Taat uchla' is used for clearing.
Yes, 'Dhanyavad' or a simple smile is perfect.
Expressions liées
ताट वाढणे
similarTo serve the plate
जेवायला बसा
builds onSit down to eat
पान घेणे
synonymTo take the leaf/plate
ताट उचलणे
specialized formTo pick up/clear the plate
हात धुणे
similarTo wash hands
