Signification
Experiencing pain in the legs.
Contexte culturel
During the Pandharpur Wari, 'पाय दुखणे' is seen as a sacred pain. Pilgrims walk for 21 days, and the physical suffering is considered a way to cleanse the soul. In many Marathi homes, children are taught to press their parents' or grandparents' legs if they complain of 'पाय दुखणे'. It is a core part of 'Sanskar' (upbringing). Maharashtra has a huge trekking culture centered around Shivaji Maharaj's forts. 'पाय दुखणे' is a common topic of pride among trekkers on Monday mornings at work. In Mumbai, 'पाय दुखणे' is a daily reality for millions of commuters who stand in trains. It's a common conversation starter between strangers in a compartment.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Always remember that 'पाय' (legs) is plural, so use 'आहेत' (āhēt) not 'आहे' (āhē).
Polite Complaining
Complaining about 'पाय दुखणे' is a socially acceptable way to ask for a seat in a crowded place.
Signification
Experiencing pain in the legs.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Always remember that 'पाय' (legs) is plural, so use 'आहेत' (āhēt) not 'आहे' (āhē).
Polite Complaining
Complaining about 'पाय दुखणे' is a socially acceptable way to ask for a seat in a crowded place.
Use 'Dukhatōy'
In casual conversation, use the continuous form 'दुखतोय' (singular) or 'दुखतायत' (plural) to sound more like a native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'दुखणे'.
खूप चालल्यामुळे माझे पाय _______ आहेत.
'Dukhat āhēt' means 'are hurting'. The other options mean speaking, eating, and sitting.
Choose the correct Marathi translation for 'My legs were hurting yesterday'.
Yesterday my legs were hurting.
'Kāl' means yesterday and 'hōtē' is the past tense plural marker.
Match the situation with the correct phrase.
Match the following:
Each body part matches with the verb 'dukhaṇē' for its respective pain.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू खाली का बसला आहेस? B: _________________.
Sitting down is a logical consequence of leg pain.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Causes of 'पाय दुखणे'
Activities
- • चालणे (Walking)
- • धावणे (Running)
- • ट्रेकिंग (Trekking)
Remedies
- • आराम (Rest)
- • मालिश (Massage)
- • गरम पाणी (Warm water)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesखूप चालल्यामुळे माझे पाय _______ आहेत.
'Dukhat āhēt' means 'are hurting'. The other options mean speaking, eating, and sitting.
Yesterday my legs were hurting.
'Kāl' means yesterday and 'hōtē' is the past tense plural marker.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each body part matches with the verb 'dukhaṇē' for its respective pain.
A: तू खाली का बसला आहेस? B: _________________.
Sitting down is a logical consequence of leg pain.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt can be both. 'माझा पाय' is one leg, 'माझे पाय' is both legs. The verb changes accordingly.
Yes, in Marathi, 'पाय' covers everything from the hip to the toes.
'दुखणे' is a verb (to ache), while 'वेदना' is a noun (pain). 'Dukhaṇē' is much more common in daily speech.
You can say 'माझे पाय खूपच जास्त दुखत आहेत' or use the slang 'पाय जाम झालेत'.
No, it's quite common. Often, elders will offer advice or a home remedy.
Expressions liées
पाय दाबणे
builds onTo massage the legs.
पाय ओढणे
contrastTo pull someone's leg (figuratively: to hinder).
पाय भरून येणे
specialized formLegs feeling heavy/exhausted.
गुडघे दुखणे
similarKnees hurting.
