Signification
The desire to drink.
Contexte culturel
It is considered rude to start a conversation with a guest without first offering a glass of water (तांब्या-भांडं). This water is often served with a small piece of jaggery (गुळ) in rural areas to provide instant energy. During the Pandharpur Wari, thousands of pilgrims walk for days. Seva (service) groups stand along the road specifically to quench the 'tahan' of the Varkaris, seeing it as a service to God. The concept of 'thirst' is often used by Marathi saint-poets like Tukaram to describe the soul's longing for the divine (Vitthal). Water scarcity is a major issue in parts of Maharashtra (like Marathwada). The phrase 'तहानलेला महाराष्ट्र' (Thirsty Maharashtra) is often used in news headlines to describe drought conditions.
The 'Mala' Rule
Always start with 'Mala'. If you say 'Mi', people will understand but it sounds like 'I am the concept of thirst'.
Offering Water
If someone says they are thirsty in your home, don't just point to the tap. Bring them a glass of water on a tray.
Signification
The desire to drink.
The 'Mala' Rule
Always start with 'Mala'. If you say 'Mi', people will understand but it sounds like 'I am the concept of thirst'.
Offering Water
If someone says they are thirsty in your home, don't just point to the tap. Bring them a glass of water on a tray.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct dative form of 'I' (Mi).
____ तहान लागली आहे.
In Marathi, physical sensations like thirst require the dative case 'मला' (to me).
Choose the correct verb form to match 'तहान' (feminine).
त्याला खूप तहान ____.
'तहान' is a feminine noun, so the verb must be 'लागली'.
Match the Marathi phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential daily life collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप ऊन आहे ना? B: हो, मला खूप ____ लागली आहे.
Heat (ūn) usually causes thirst (tahān).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ तहान लागली आहे.
In Marathi, physical sensations like thirst require the dative case 'मला' (to me).
त्याला खूप तहान ____.
'तहान' is a feminine noun, so the verb must be 'लागली'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential daily life collocations.
A: खूप ऊन आहे ना? B: हो, मला खूप ____ लागली आहे.
Heat (ūn) usually causes thirst (tahān).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, 'tahan' is strictly for thirst. Use 'bhuk' for hunger.
Yes, most physical and emotional sensations in Marathi (thirst, hunger, cold, fear, bad/good feelings) use 'lagne'.
'Lagli' is for right now (I am thirsty), 'lagte' is for a general habit (I get thirsty).
Say 'मला तहान लागली नाही' (Mala tahan lagli nahi).
Expressions liées
भूक लागणे
similarTo feel hungry
तहान भागवणे
builds onTo quench thirst
शोष पडणे
specialized formTo be parched
पाणी पिणे
builds onTo drink water
