Signification
Describing something very clean and white.
Contexte culturel
The 'Varkari' sect emphasizes 'Shauch' (purity). Their white clothes are not just a choice but a symbol of an unblemished soul. While red is common, many Maharashtrian brides wear a white and red 'Shalu' or 'Paithani'. The white part must be 'Pandhara Shubhra' to look auspicious. Poets often use 'Shubhra' to describe the 'Yash' (fame) of a king, suggesting that his glory is as bright and visible as white light. In Marathi homes, the whiteness of the 'Rangoli' powder is often praised using this phrase, as it stands out against the floor.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the noun. If you say 'Pandhara Shubhra Saree', people will understand, but 'Pandhari Shubhra Saree' makes you sound like a pro.
Avoid for People's Skin
While you can use it for skin, 'Dudhasarakha' (milky) is often considered more poetic and less 'clinical' than 'Pandhara Shubhra'.
Signification
Describing something very clean and white.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the noun. If you say 'Pandhara Shubhra Saree', people will understand, but 'Pandhari Shubhra Saree' makes you sound like a pro.
Avoid for People's Skin
While you can use it for skin, 'Dudhasarakha' (milky) is often considered more poetic and less 'clinical' than 'Pandhara Shubhra'.
Laundry Ads
Listen to Marathi TV commercials for washing powders; they are the best place to hear this phrase used repeatedly.
Writing
In formal writing, use 'शुभ्र धवल' for a more literary effect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'पांढरा' based on the noun.
तिने ________ शुभ्र साडी नेसली आहे.
'साडी' is a feminine singular noun.
Which phrase is used to describe a sickly pale face?
भीतीने त्याचा चेहरा ________ झाला.
'पांढरा शुभ्र' is for positive brightness; 'पांढराफटक' is for paleness.
Match the noun with the correct form of the phrase.
1. दात, 2. कागद, 3. फुले
दात (Plural/Masc) -> पांढरे; कागद (Masc) -> पांढरा; फुले (Neut Plural) -> पांढरी.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुझे कपडे किती स्वच्छ आहेत! B: हो, मी ते ________ धुतले आहेत.
The context of 'clean clothes' requires the phrase for bright white.
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Aides visuelles
Shades of White in Marathi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesतिने ________ शुभ्र साडी नेसली आहे.
'साडी' is a feminine singular noun.
भीतीने त्याचा चेहरा ________ झाला.
'पांढरा शुभ्र' is for positive brightness; 'पांढराफटक' is for paleness.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
दात (Plural/Masc) -> पांढरे; कागद (Masc) -> पांढरा; फुले (Neut Plural) -> पांढरी.
A: तुझे कपडे किती स्वच्छ आहेत! B: हो, मी ते ________ धुतले आहेत.
The context of 'clean clothes' requires the phrase for bright white.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but it's very formal. In daily speech, it's almost always paired with 'पांढरा'.
Yes, it is the closest equivalent in Marathi.
No, only 'पांढरा' changes (पांढरा/पांढरी/पांढरे).
Yes, 'पांढरे शुभ्र केस' implies clean, well-kept white hair.
The opposite is 'काळा कुट्ट' (pitch black).
Yes, for white rabbits, cats, or swans.
No, Marathi doesn't use 'white' for lies. We use 'सांगितलेले खोटे'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
You can say 'एकदम पांढरा शुभ्र'.
Yes, it is a Tatsama word (borrowed directly from Sanskrit).
Yes, 'पांढरे शुभ्र ढग' is very common.
Saying 'Shubhra' adds emphasis and a sense of cleanliness.
Extensively, to describe moonlight and purity.
Not at all, it's used every day.
Expressions liées
काळा कुट्ट
contrastPitch black
लाल भडक
similarBright red
हिरवे गार
similarLush green
निळे शार
similarDeep blue
