Signification
Expressing a need for water.
Contexte culturel
Offering water is the first act of hospitality. It is considered rude to start a conversation without offering water to a guest. The 'Panpoi' is a common sight. These are earthen pots kept under a shade for travelers to drink for free. Thirst is often used as a metaphor for the longing of the soul for God (Vitthal) in Bhakti poetry. With the rise of bottled water, people might ask 'Bisleri आहे का?' but the underlying expression remains 'Tahan lagli ahe'.
Gender Agreement
Always use 'lagli' (feminine) because 'Tahan' is a feminine noun, no matter who is speaking.
Don't use 'I am'
Avoid saying 'Mi tahan ahe'. It sounds like you are the concept of thirst itself!
Signification
Expressing a need for water.
Gender Agreement
Always use 'lagli' (feminine) because 'Tahan' is a feminine noun, no matter who is speaking.
Don't use 'I am'
Avoid saying 'Mi tahan ahe'. It sounds like you are the concept of thirst itself!
The 'Yaar' factor
Adding 'yaar' at the end (Tahan lagliye yaar!) makes you sound like a local Pune student.
Polite Requests
In a Marathi home, just saying 'Tahan lagli ahe' is enough; you don't always need to add 'please' (krupaya), as the phrase itself is a polite signal.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'lagne'.
मला तहान ______ आहे.
Because 'Tahan' is a feminine noun, the verb must be 'lagli'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I am thirsty'.
Marathi uses the dative 'Mala' and the verb 'lagli'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप ऊन आहे ना? B: हो, मला खूप ________ आहे.
In the heat (un), you are most likely to be thirsty (tahan).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just finished a 5km run.
Running causes thirst.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
English vs Marathi Structure
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमला तहान ______ आहे.
Because 'Tahan' is a feminine noun, the verb must be 'lagli'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I am thirsty'.
Marathi uses the dative 'Mala' and the verb 'lagli'.
A: खूप ऊन आहे ना? B: हो, मला खूप ________ आहे.
In the heat (un), you are most likely to be thirsty (tahan).
Situation: You just finished a 5km run.
Running causes thirst.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is feminine. That's why we say 'lagli' (feminine) instead of 'lagla' (masculine).
No, for hunger use 'Bhuk lagli ahe'.
Add 'khup' (खूप) before 'tahan': 'Mala khup tahan lagli ahe'.
Yes, it is a neutral and respectful phrase.
'Tahan' is common and everyday; 'Trusha' is formal and poetic.
It is a contraction of 'lagli' + 'ahe', common in spoken Marathi.
Yes, 'Dnyanachi tahan' (ज्ञानाची तहान) is a common metaphorical use.
No, the verb always stays 'lagli' because it agrees with the noun 'Tahan'.
There isn't a single word for 'not thirsty', but you can say 'Tahan bhagli' (thirst is quenched).
Say 'Tula tahan lagli ahe ka?'
Expressions liées
भूक लागली आहे
similarI am hungry
तहान भागवणे
builds onTo quench thirst
कोरड पडणे
specialized formTo be parched
पाणी पाहिजे
similarWant water
तृषार्त
specialized formThirsty (formal)
