Signification
Shutting the entrance door.
Contexte culturel
It is considered bad luck to slam a door. Shutting it gently (haḷūca dār lāvaṇē) is a sign of a well-bred person. In villages, 'Dār lāvaṇē' often refers to the 'Dindi Darvaza' (a small door within a larger gate). During 'Aarti' or prayer time, the main door is often kept open, and 'Dār lāvaṇē' only happens after the rituals are over. Some believe that if you leave the door slightly ajar (arda-vaṭa dār), it invites indecision into the house. You should either keep it open or 'Dār lāv' properly.
The 'Lāv' Rule
If you are moving something into a fixed position (a door, a plug, a button), use 'Lāvaṇē'.
Gender Matters
Remember 'Dār' is neuter. Beginners often make it masculine because 'Darvaza' in Hindi is masculine. Stick to 'Dār lāvle'!
Signification
Shutting the entrance door.
The 'Lāv' Rule
If you are moving something into a fixed position (a door, a plug, a button), use 'Lāvaṇē'.
Gender Matters
Remember 'Dār' is neuter. Beginners often make it masculine because 'Darvaza' in Hindi is masculine. Stick to 'Dār lāvle'!
Don't be too fast!
Wait 5 seconds after a guest leaves before you 'Dār lāv'. It's the polite Marathi way.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'lāvaṇē' in the past tense.
मी काल रात्री घराचे दार _________.
'Dār' is neuter, so the past tense verb must be 'la-v-le'.
Which of these is the most natural way to ask someone to shut the door politely?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Kṛpayā' (Please) and 'lāvā' (formal/plural imperative) make it polite.
Match the situation to the correct Marathi phrase.
Situation: You are leaving the house and telling your roommate you are shutting the door.
'Lāvtoya' is the continuous present form: 'I am shutting'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहेर खूप वारा आहे. B: हो, मी _________.
If it's windy (vārā), the logical response is to shut the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी काल रात्री घराचे दार _________.
'Dār' is neuter, so the past tense verb must be 'la-v-le'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Kṛpayā' (Please) and 'lāvā' (formal/plural imperative) make it polite.
Situation: You are leaving the house and telling your roommate you are shutting the door.
'Lāvtoya' is the continuous present form: 'I am shutting'.
A: बाहेर खूप वारा आहे. B: हो, मी _________.
If it's windy (vārā), the logical response is to shut the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural for car doors as well.
'Dār lāv' implies the physical act of latching/securing. 'Dār banda kar' is a more general term for closing.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even your boss.
You say 'Dar lāvlele āhe'.
It's a highly productive verb in Marathi that generally means 'to apply' or 'to fix' something to something else.
Expressions liées
दार उघडणे
contrastTo open the door
कडी लावणे
specialized formTo latch the door
कुलूप लावणे
specialized formTo lock the door
दार ठोठावणे
similarTo knock on the door
