Signification
Hair that has lost color.
Contexte culturel
In many Marathi households, it is a common sight to see grandchildren plucking white hairs from their grandparents' heads in exchange for a small treat or coin. In movies, a character suddenly appearing with white hair usually signifies a 'leap' in time (e.g., 20 years later). Village elders with white hair are often called 'Pāṇḍharī-pēshā' (white-clad/white-haired), signifying their role as mediators in disputes. There is a growing 'Salt and Pepper' trend in cities like Pune, where people embrace their white hair as a style statement.
Respect the White
When talking to an elder, referring to their 'white hair' is usually a compliment to their wisdom, not an insult about their age.
Avoid 'Grey'
Remember, Marathi speakers see 'white', not 'grey'. Using 'Rakhadi' will mark you as a beginner.
Signification
Hair that has lost color.
Respect the White
When talking to an elder, referring to their 'white hair' is usually a compliment to their wisdom, not an insult about their age.
Avoid 'Grey'
Remember, Marathi speakers see 'white', not 'grey'. Using 'Rakhadi' will mark you as a beginner.
Use 'Piklele'
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Piklele kes' instead of 'Pandhare kes'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.
माझ्या आजोबांचे ______ केस खूप सुंदर दिसतात.
Since 'केस' is masculine plural, the adjective must be 'पांढरे'.
Which sentence correctly uses the metaphorical meaning of 'white hair'?
Choose the correct option:
This is a classic Marathi idiom asserting that one's white hair represents hard-earned experience.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all standard translations for hair-related terms in Marathi.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesमाझ्या आजोबांचे ______ केस खूप सुंदर दिसतात.
Since 'केस' is masculine plural, the adjective must be 'पांढरे'.
Choose the correct option:
This is a classic Marathi idiom asserting that one's white hair represents hard-earned experience.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all standard translations for hair-related terms in Marathi.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
7 questionsNo, in Marathi culture, it is generally a neutral or respectful term, unlike in some Western contexts where it might be sensitive.
You say 'मी केसांना डाय (dye) लावत आहे' or 'मी केस काळे करत आहे'.
Linguistically, Marathi categorizes hair color into 'Black' or 'White'. 'Grey' is not a standard category for hair in the language.
Yes, but usually you would say 'पांढरी दाढी' (white beard).
The opposite is 'काळे केस' (black hair).
Yes, 'पांढरा केस' (singular).
Yes, especially when complaining about stress: 'माझे केस पांढरे व्हायला लागलेत!'
Expressions liées
पिकलेले केस
synonymRipened hair
केस पिकणे
builds onTo have hair turn white
चांदी येणे
similarSilver appearing (in hair)
म्हातारपण
similarOld age
