Signification
Financial thriftiness.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Bachat' is central to the 'Madhyamvargiya' (middle-class) identity. It's not just about money; it's about moral discipline. A person who saves is seen as 'Sounshari' (family-oriented and responsible). Women's Self-Help Groups (Bachat Gat) have revolutionized the rural economy. By 'saving money' collectively, women have gained financial independence and social standing. During 'Akshaya Tritiya', it is believed that wealth purchased or saved on this day will stay 'Akshaya' (forever). This encourages people to save up to buy gold or invest. Marathi parents often give children a 'Gullak' (piggy bank) very early to teach them 'Paise vachavne'. It's a rite of passage to break it open for a big purchase.
The 'Va' Rule
If you see 'va' in the middle of the verb (vācavṇe), it's 'save'. If not (vācṇe), it's 'read'.
Bargaining is Saving
In Marathi markets, bargaining (घासाघीस) is the most common way to 'save money'. Don't be afraid to try it!
Signification
Financial thriftiness.
The 'Va' Rule
If you see 'va' in the middle of the verb (vācavṇe), it's 'save'. If not (vācṇe), it's 'read'.
Bargaining is Saving
In Marathi markets, bargaining (घासाघीस) is the most common way to 'save money'. Don't be afraid to try it!
Object Agreement
In the past tense, remember that 'पैसे' is plural, so the verb must be 'वाचवले' (vācavle), not 'वाचवला' (vācavla).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'वाचवणे'.
मी नवीन फोनसाठी पैसे ______ आहे. (I am saving money for a new phone.)
The sentence is in the present continuous tense ('am saving'), so 'वाचवत' is the correct participle to use with 'आहे'.
Which sentence correctly means 'We should save money'?
Choose the correct Marathi translation:
'पाहिजेत' indicates 'should', and 'वाचवले' agrees with the plural 'पैसे'.
Match the action to the result.
If you 'एसटीने प्रवास केला' (travel by ST bus), what happens?
Traveling by state transport (ST) bus is a common way to 'save money' (पैसे वाचतात) in Maharashtra compared to private taxis.
Complete the dialogue.
अमित: हा शर्ट खूप महाग आहे. सुमित: मग तो घेऊ नकोस, तुझे ______ .
The future tense 'वाचतील' (will be saved) is appropriate here as a consequence of not buying the shirt.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी नवीन फोनसाठी पैसे ______ आहे. (I am saving money for a new phone.)
The sentence is in the present continuous tense ('am saving'), so 'वाचवत' is the correct participle to use with 'आहे'.
Choose the correct Marathi translation:
'पाहिजेत' indicates 'should', and 'वाचवले' agrees with the plural 'पैसे'.
If you 'एसटीने प्रवास केला' (travel by ST bus), what happens?
Traveling by state transport (ST) bus is a common way to 'save money' (पैसे वाचतात) in Maharashtra compared to private taxis.
अमित: हा शर्ट खूप महाग आहे. सुमित: मग तो घेऊ नकोस, तुझे ______ .
The future tense 'वाचतील' (will be saved) is appropriate here as a consequence of not buying the shirt.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! 'डॉक्टरांनी रुग्णाचे प्राण वाचवले' (The doctor saved the patient's life) is a very common usage.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both casual conversations and formal bank discussions.
'वाचवणे' is about not spending, while 'साठवणे' is about accumulating or storing (like in a jar).
You say: 'मी १०० रुपये वाचवले' (Mī śambhar rupaye vācavle).
'वाचले' is the intransitive form, meaning 'money was saved' (e.g., because of a discount), whereas 'वाचवले' implies you actively did it.
Expressions liées
बचत करणे
synonymTo make savings.
काटकसर करणे
specialized formTo economize/be frugal.
पैसे उडवणे
contrastTo squander/blow money.
पैसे साठवणे
similarTo accumulate money.
