Signification
Looking at something carefully to assess it.
Contexte culturel
The 'Pāhaṇī Daurā' (Inspection Tour) is a staple of Marathi political culture. When a disaster strikes, the speed at which a leader conducts a 'pāhaṇī' is seen as a measure of their concern for the people. Farmers use 'pāhaṇī' to describe the ritual of walking through fields at dawn to check for pests or water needs. It is a meditative but professional daily task. In government offices, a 'Pāhaṇī Report' is a formal document that can determine funding or legal actions. The word carries significant weight in administrative circles. In cities like Mumbai and Pune, 'pāhaṇī' is the standard term used by brokers for a flat viewing. It sounds more serious and committed than just 'baghaṇē'.
The 'Chi' Rule
Always remember that 'pāhaṇī' is feminine. 90% of the time, the word before it will end in 'chi'.
Not for People
Never say 'मी तुझी पाहणी करतोय' to a person unless you are a doctor or a tailor; it sounds dehumanizing.
Signification
Looking at something carefully to assess it.
The 'Chi' Rule
Always remember that 'pāhaṇī' is feminine. 90% of the time, the word before it will end in 'chi'.
Not for People
Never say 'मी तुझी पाहणी करतोय' to a person unless you are a doctor or a tailor; it sounds dehumanizing.
News Reading
If you want to practice this phrase, open a Marathi news website and search for 'पाहणी'. You will find dozens of real-world examples.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive marker (चा/ची/चे).
इंजिनिअरने पुला____ पाहणी केली.
'पाहणी' is feminine, and 'पूल' (bridge) in this context takes the feminine marker 'chi' because it's 'the inspection of the bridge'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a news report?
The Minister inspected the crops.
'पाहणी केली' is the standard formal/news register for an official inspection.
Match the action to the correct Marathi phrase.
You are at a car showroom looking at a car you want to buy.
Since you are assessing the car for purchase, 'pāhaṇī karaṇē' is the right term.
Complete the dialogue.
A: उद्या आपण नवीन ऑफिस बघायला जायचे का? B: हो, आपण उद्या दुपारी _________ करूया.
'पाहणी करूया' fits the context of visiting a potential new office.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Objects of Pāhaṇī
Real Estate
- • घर (House)
- • जागा (Land)
- • इमारत (Building)
Official
- • काम (Work)
- • प्रकल्प (Project)
- • नुकसान (Damage)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesइंजिनिअरने पुला____ पाहणी केली.
'पाहणी' is feminine, and 'पूल' (bridge) in this context takes the feminine marker 'chi' because it's 'the inspection of the bridge'.
The Minister inspected the crops.
'पाहणी केली' is the standard formal/news register for an official inspection.
You are at a car showroom looking at a car you want to buy.
Since you are assessing the car for purchase, 'pāhaṇī karaṇē' is the right term.
A: उद्या आपण नवीन ऑफिस बघायला जायचे का? B: हो, आपण उद्या दुपारी _________ करूया.
'पाहणी करूया' fits the context of visiting a potential new office.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. It's 'looking with a purpose', like an inspection or survey.
No, for a medical checkup, use 'tapāsaṇī karaṇē'.
Yes, it is formal to neutral. It's perfect for work or official business.
The past tense is 'पाहणी केली' (pāhaṇī kēlī).
No, use 'TV baghaṇē' or 'TV pāhaṇē'.
It is an 'inspection tour', usually done by a politician or official.
It is mostly used for physical places, but can be used for a 'survey' of data in a business context.
Say: 'मला घराची पाहणी करायची आहे.'
'Nirikshan' is for scientific observation; 'pāhaṇī' is for administrative inspection.
No, use 'homework तपासणे' (tapāsaṇē).
Expressions liées
निरीक्षण करणे
similarTo observe
तपासणी करणे
similarTo check or examine
आढावा घेणे
builds onTo review
स्थळपाहणी
specialized formOn-site inspection
