Signification
Making a choice or resolution.
Contexte culturel
Decisions regarding marriage or property are rarely individual. The phrase 'घरातल्या मोठ्यांचा निर्णय' (the decision of the elders in the house) is often final and respected. The concept of 'Nirnay' is central to many Marathi plays (Natak), where characters struggle between duty (Kartavya) and personal desire, leading to a climactic decision. In cities like Mumbai and Pune, 'Quick Decision Making' is a buzzword. However, even in English-speaking offices, people might use 'Nirnay' to emphasize the gravity of a choice. Farmers often use 'Nirnay' when talking about the 'Panchayat' (village council) decisions, which are communal and binding.
Master the Past Tense
90% of the time, you'll use 'ghetla'. Memorize 'Mi nirnay ghetla' as a single block.
Avoid 'Karane'
Using 'Nirnay karane' won't make you misunderstood, but it will mark you as a beginner.
Signification
Making a choice or resolution.
Master the Past Tense
90% of the time, you'll use 'ghetla'. Memorize 'Mi nirnay ghetla' as a single block.
Avoid 'Karane'
Using 'Nirnay karane' won't make you misunderstood, but it will mark you as a beginner.
Polite Deciding
When you want someone else to decide, say 'तुम्हीच निर्णय घ्या' (You only take the decision) to show respect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'घेणे' in the past tense.
मी काल एक महत्त्वाचा निर्णय ______.
'निर्णय' is masculine singular, so the past tense verb must be 'घेतला'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have decided to study'?
Choose the correct option:
The verb 'अभ्यास करणे' changes to 'अभ्यास करण्याचा' when followed by 'निर्णय'.
Match the register to the sentence.
1. आपला निर्णय काय आहे? | 2. काय ठरलं मग? | 3. मी जायचं ठरवलंय.
'आपला' is formal, 'काय ठरलं' is a common neutral/informal question, and 'ठरवलंय' is a contracted informal form.
Complete the dialogue.
अ: तू नवीन नोकरी स्वीकारणार का? ब: अजून नाही, मला ______ वेळ हवा आहे.
The phrase 'निर्णय घेण्यासाठी' means 'for taking a decision'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी काल एक महत्त्वाचा निर्णय ______.
'निर्णय' is masculine singular, so the past tense verb must be 'घेतला'.
Choose the correct option:
The verb 'अभ्यास करणे' changes to 'अभ्यास करण्याचा' when followed by 'निर्णय'.
1. आपला निर्णय काय आहे? | 2. काय ठरलं मग? | 3. मी जायचं ठरवलंय.
'आपला' is formal, 'काय ठरलं' is a common neutral/informal question, and 'ठरवलंय' is a contracted informal form.
अ: तू नवीन नोकरी स्वीकारणार का? ब: अजून नाही, मला ______ वेळ हवा आहे.
The phrase 'निर्णय घेण्यासाठी' means 'for taking a decision'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds a bit formal. For small things, 'Tharavane' or 'Nakki karane' is more common.
It is masculine. This is why we say 'Nirnay ghetla' and not 'ghetli'.
'Nirnay' is a decision (the act of deciding), while 'Nivad' is a choice or selection (picking one from many).
You say 'मी निर्णय घेत आहे' (Mi nirnay ghet aahe).
Yes, but it's more common in Hindi/Urdu. In Marathi, it's used mostly in legal or dramatic contexts.
No, it is a noun. It always needs a verb like 'ghene' to function as an action.
Say 'निर्णय घेऊ नकोस' (informal) or 'निर्णय घेऊ नका' (formal).
'Tharav' usually refers to a formal resolution passed by a committee or group.
Code-switching is very common. Many speakers use the English word 'Decision' but keep the Marathi verb 'ghetla'.
Yes, it is the most common phrase in headlines for government or court actions.
Expressions liées
ठरवणे
similarTo decide / To plan
निवड करणे
specialized formTo make a choice / To select
नक्की करणे
synonymTo finalize
माघार घेणे
contrastTo withdraw / To step back
