Signification
The act of taking leave from someone.
Contexte culturel
Saying 'I am going' (Mi jato) is considered a bad omen. 'Nirop ghene' or 'Mi yeto' (I am coming) are the culturally preferred ways to exit. The concept of 'Nirop' is central to many folk songs (Ovi) sung by women, especially regarding the departure from the natal home to the in-laws' home. During the immersion of deities (Visarjan), the 'Nirop' is a formal ceremony where the deity is thanked and asked to return soon. In Marathi-speaking offices, taking leave of your colleagues on your last day is a mandatory social ritual involving small sweets and this specific phrase.
The 'Yeto' Rule
If you want to sound like a native, follow 'Nirop gheto' with 'मी येतो' (I'll be back). It softens the departure.
Don't 'Dene' yourself
Never say 'Mi nirop deto' unless you are the host showing someone the door.
Signification
The act of taking leave from someone.
The 'Yeto' Rule
If you want to sound like a native, follow 'Nirop gheto' with 'मी येतो' (I'll be back). It softens the departure.
Don't 'Dene' yourself
Never say 'Mi nirop deto' unless you are the host showing someone the door.
Eye Contact
When taking leave of an elder, it is customary to bow slightly or touch their feet while saying the phrase.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'ghene' in the past tense.
काल पाहुण्यांनी आमचा निरोप ______.
'Pahunyaanni' (by guests) is the subject, and 'Nirop' is masculine singular, so the past tense is 'ghetla'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is best for leaving your boss's office?
This is the most formal and respectful option.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप उशीर झाला आहे. B: हो, आता आपण _________ हवा.
When you are the one leaving, you 'take' (ghyayala) leave.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
Which sentence correctly describes a retirement?
You can take leave 'of' (cha) or 'from' (madhun) a field/profession.
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Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal Goodbye
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाल पाहुण्यांनी आमचा निरोप ______.
'Pahunyaanni' (by guests) is the subject, and 'Nirop' is masculine singular, so the past tense is 'ghetla'.
Which phrase is best for leaving your boss's office?
This is the most formal and respectful option.
A: खूप उशीर झाला आहे. B: हो, आता आपण _________ हवा.
When you are the one leaving, you 'take' (ghyayala) leave.
Which sentence correctly describes a retirement?
You can take leave 'of' (cha) or 'from' (madhun) a field/profession.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsPrimarily yes, but it specifically refers to the *formal* act of taking leave. You wouldn't use it for a 5-minute break.
Yes, it is very common in formal letters or emails when concluding a professional relationship or a long visit.
'Tata' is very informal and used mostly with children or close friends. 'Nirop ghene' is respectful and adult.
No, literally it means 'message.' Context tells you if it's a message or a departure.
Use 'आम्ही निरोप घेतो' (Present) or 'आम्ही निरोप घेतला' (Past).
Yes, especially in emotional scenes where a character is leaving home or dying.
It's a bit too formal. Just say 'Aabhar' (Thanks) or 'Yeto'.
It's a cultural superstition; saying 'I am going' is considered unlucky, so 'I am coming' implies you will return.
It is masculine. (To Nirop).
Yes, 'Seve-nivrutti' is the technical term, but 'Nirop ghene' is the common way to describe the act.
Expressions liées
निरोप देणे
contrastTo give a send-off or a message.
रजा घेणे
similarTo take leave/permission.
विदाई
specialized formA formal farewell ceremony.
राम राम करणे
similarTo say goodbye (literally 'Say Ram Ram').
