Signification
Expression of immense wonder.
Contexte culturel
In Marathi culture, expressing wonder is often accompanied by a clicking sound of the tongue (tuck-tuck) or a specific hand gesture. This idiom captures that physical expressiveness. In dance forms like Kathak or Bharatanatyam, the 'Adbhut' (wonder) rasa is often depicted with wide eyes and a hand near the mouth, mirroring this idiom. In villages, this idiom is used very literally to describe the reaction of simple folks to modern technology or urban wonders. Famous authors like P.L. Deshpande used this idiom to describe the innocent wonder of his characters in 'Vyakti ani Valli'.
Use the Past Tense
90% of the time, you will use 'ghatle' (past tense). Practice this form first.
Not for Sadness
Never use this for bad news. It will make you sound like you are making fun of the situation.
Signification
Expression of immense wonder.
Use the Past Tense
90% of the time, you will use 'ghatle' (past tense). Practice this form first.
Not for Sadness
Never use this for bad news. It will make you sound like you are making fun of the situation.
Pair with 'Wow'
In modern Marathi, people often say 'Wow! तोंडात बोट घातलं मी तर!' combining English and Marathi.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the idiom.
त्याचे गाणे ऐकून सर्वांनी __________.
The standard form of the idiom uses the verb 'ghatle' (put).
In which situation would you use 'तोंडात बोट घालणे'?
Select the best situation:
This idiom is used for moments of great wonder or incredible skill.
Complete the dialogue.
अमित: तू तो नवीन चित्रपट पाहिलास का? सुमित: हो, त्यातील ग्राफिक्स पाहून मी __________.
The context of 'amazing graphics' calls for an expression of wonder.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Tondat Bot Ghalne'
Talent
- • Great singing
- • Amazing painting
- • Fast math
Nature
- • High mountains
- • Beautiful sunset
- • Huge waterfall
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesत्याचे गाणे ऐकून सर्वांनी __________.
The standard form of the idiom uses the verb 'ghatle' (put).
Select the best situation:
This idiom is used for moments of great wonder or incredible skill.
अमित: तू तो नवीन चित्रपट पाहिलास का? सुमित: हो, त्यातील ग्राफिक्स पाहून मी __________.
The context of 'amazing graphics' calls for an expression of wonder.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article. It's not 'slang,' but it's very expressive.
Yes! 'मी तोंडात बोट घातले' (I was amazed).
No, it just means you are so surprised you are frozen in that gesture. Don't take it literally!
'Thakka hone' is just 'to be stunned.' 'Tondat bot ghalne' is more descriptive and emphasizes the 'wonder' aspect.
Expressions liées
डोळे विस्फारणे
similarTo widen one's eyes in shock.
अवाक होणे
synonymTo be speechless.
थक्क होणे
synonymTo be stunned.
आ वासणे
similarTo open one's mouth wide in wonder.
