Signification
Request to start the ceiling fan.
Contexte culturel
The 'Fan Regulator' is a source of constant debate in families. Speed 3 is usually the 'compromise' speed, while Speed 5 is for peak summer afternoons. Pune is famous for its sarcastic signboards. You might see a sign saying 'Don't ask to turn on the fan, it's not your father's electricity!' In villages with frequent power cuts (load shedding), 'Pankha chalu kar' is often followed by 'Light ahe ka?' (Is there electricity?). There is a ritual of cleaning fan blades before the summer starts (usually during Holi/Gudi Padwa). A dirty fan is a sign of a lazy household.
The 'Na' Factor
Add 'na' at the end (पंखा चालू कर ना) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It turns a command into a friendly nudge.
The Respect Rule
If the person is even one year older than you, use 'kara' instead of 'kar' to be safe.
Signification
Request to start the ceiling fan.
The 'Na' Factor
Add 'na' at the end (पंखा चालू कर ना) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It turns a command into a friendly nudge.
The Respect Rule
If the person is even one year older than you, use 'kara' instead of 'kar' to be safe.
Electricity is Gold
Always turn off the fan when leaving a room, or you will hear about it from your Marathi host!
Teste-toi
How would you ask your younger brother to turn on the fan?
राहुल, ________.
'Kar' is the informal singular form used for younger siblings.
Complete the formal request for a teacher.
सर, कृपया पंखा चालू ____.
'Kara' is the respectful/formal imperative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and it's very hot.
Adding 'na' makes it a friendly, casual request.
Fill in the missing line.
A: खूप उकडतंय यार! B: हो ना, ________?
'Karu ka' (Shall I do?) is the most natural way to offer to turn on the fan.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kar vs. Kara
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesराहुल, ________.
'Kar' is the informal singular form used for younger siblings.
सर, कृपया पंखा चालू ____.
'Kara' is the respectful/formal imperative.
Situation: You are at a friend's house and it's very hot.
Adding 'na' makes it a friendly, casual request.
A: खूप उकडतंय यार! B: हो ना, ________?
'Karu ka' (Shall I do?) is the most natural way to offer to turn on the fan.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is masculine. (तो पंखा / To pankha).
Yes, 'Fan on kar' is very common in cities like Mumbai and Pune.
The plural is 'Pankhe' (पंखे).
You say 'Speed vadhav' (स्पीड वाढव).
You say 'Speed kami kar' (स्पीड कमी कर).
Yes, but it means 'cunning' or 'shrewd' when describing a person!
No, that is a common mistake. Use 'Chalu kar'.
Historically, a person who operated manual fans. Today, it might refer to a fan repairman.
Use 'Krupaya, pankha chalu kara ka?'
Say 'Pankha awaaj kartoy' (The fan is making noise).
Expressions liées
पंखा बंद कर
contrastTurn off the fan
स्पीड वाढव
builds onIncrease the speed
लाईट चालू कर
similarTurn on the light
एसी लाव
specialized formTurn on the AC
वारा येऊ दे
similarLet the air come in
