Signification
Applying oil to hair or body.
Contexte culturel
During the festival of Diwali, applying oil is a mandatory ritual called Abhyanga Snan. It is believed to bring good health and prosperity for the coming year. Wrestlers in Maharashtra apply oil to their bodies so that opponents cannot easily grip them, and to protect their skin from the red soil of the 'Akhada'. Ayurveda recommends 'Shiro-Abhyanga' (head oiling) to calm the nervous system and improve sleep. This is a common practice in Marathi households. Traditional Marathi baby massage (Bal-malish) involves vigorous oiling to strengthen the baby's bones and muscles.
Verb Agreement
Always remember to change 'lavto' to 'lavte' if you are a woman.
Sunday Ritual
Mentioning you are 'applying oil' on a Sunday sounds very authentic to Marathi speakers.
Signification
Applying oil to hair or body.
Verb Agreement
Always remember to change 'lavto' to 'lavte' if you are a woman.
Sunday Ritual
Mentioning you are 'applying oil' on a Sunday sounds very authentic to Marathi speakers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'lavne'.
मी रोज केसाला तेल ______.
The correct verb for applying oil is 'lavto' (for a male speaker).
Which sentence is correct for a woman?
Choose the correct sentence:
In Marathi, feminine subjects use the 'te' ending in the present tense.
Match the body part with the action.
Match the following:
Oil is applied to hair (Kes).
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू आज अंगाला तेल लावले का? B: हो, मी सकाळीच ______.
The past tense of 'lavne' for the neuter object 'tel' is 'lavle'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Oil (Tel)
Hair
- • Coconut (Khobrel)
- • Almond (Badam)
- • Amla
Body
- • Sesame (Til)
- • Mustard (Mohari)
- • Olive
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी रोज केसाला तेल ______.
The correct verb for applying oil is 'lavto' (for a male speaker).
Choose the correct sentence:
In Marathi, feminine subjects use the 'te' ending in the present tense.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Oil is applied to hair (Kes).
A: तू आज अंगाला तेल लावले का? B: हो, मी सकाळीच ______.
The past tense of 'lavne' for the neuter object 'tel' is 'lavle'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, for machines use 'oil ghalne' or 'lubricate karne'. 'Tel lavne' is for surfaces like skin or hair.
It is neutral. You can use it with your family or with a doctor.
Expressions liées
चंपी करणे
specialized formVigorous head massage with oil.
मालिश करणे
similarTo massage.
मस्का लावणे
contrastTo flatter someone (butter up).
अभ्यंगस्नान
builds onRitual oil bath.
