Signification
Suggesting to leave the current indoor location.
Contexte culturel
It is considered polite for the guest to initiate the 'going out' process. If a host says it, they must provide a reason so it doesn't sound like they are kicking the guest out. In Pune, 'going out' often specifically means going to a 'Katta' (a stone bench) to discuss everything from tea to world politics. In Mumbai, 'baher cala' is often said with urgency to catch a local train or beat the traffic. In villages, 'going out' often refers to going to the fields (sheta) or the village square (chavadi).
The 'Cala' Magic
You can use 'Cala' alone to mean 'Come on!' or 'Let's go!' in almost any context.
Avoid 'Ja'
Never use 'Baher ja' with someone you want to stay friends with; it's very dismissive.
Signification
Suggesting to leave the current indoor location.
The 'Cala' Magic
You can use 'Cala' alone to mean 'Come on!' or 'Let's go!' in almost any context.
Avoid 'Ja'
Never use 'Baher ja' with someone you want to stay friends with; it's very dismissive.
Wait for the Guest
If you are the host, let the guest say 'Baher cala' first to signal they are ready to leave.
Teste-toi
Which phrase is the most polite way to suggest going out to an elder?
आज हवामान छान आहे, ______.
'बाहेर चला' uses the respectful plural imperative, making it appropriate for elders.
Fill in the blank to complete the suggestion.
चला मुलांनो, खेळायला ______ चला.
You play 'outside' (बाहेर), not 'inside' (आत) in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are leaving a restaurant with friends.
'बाहेर चला' is the standard polite way to suggest leaving a venue together.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप गरम होतंय इथे. B: हो, आपण थोडा वेळ ______?
While 'बाहेर चला' is a suggestion, 'बाहेर जाऊया का?' (Shall we go out?) is the question form of the same idea.
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Aides visuelles
Cala vs Ja
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज हवामान छान आहे, ______.
'बाहेर चला' uses the respectful plural imperative, making it appropriate for elders.
चला मुलांनो, खेळायला ______ चला.
You play 'outside' (बाहेर), not 'inside' (आत) in this context.
Situation: You are leaving a restaurant with friends.
'बाहेर चला' is the standard polite way to suggest leaving a venue together.
A: खूप गरम होतंय इथे. B: हो, आपण थोडा वेळ ______?
While 'बाहेर चला' is a suggestion, 'बाहेर जाऊया का?' (Shall we go out?) is the question form of the same idea.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'बाहेर चला' is respectful enough for a boss, especially if you are suggesting a break or moving to a meeting room.
'Baher cala' is more immediate ('Let's go now'), while 'Baher jauya' is more of a general suggestion ('We should go out').
It's not rude with friends, but it's very informal. With strangers or elders, it is considered impolite.
You would say 'बाहेर नको जाऊया' or 'बाहेर जायला नको'.
No, for leaving a city, you would use 'बाहेर पडू' or 'निघू'. 'Baher cala' is for immediate physical spaces like rooms or buildings.
Yes, 'बाहेर सटकूया' (Baher satkuya) is a slang way to say 'Let's sneak out' or 'Let's bolt'.
Yes, but it can also mean 'out of town' in certain contexts, though not in this specific phrase.
In Marathi, the plural is used to include the speaker ('Let us') and to show respect to the listener.
Yes, it's perfectly fine and very common. It emphasizes the 'Come on!' part.
Constantly! It's one of the most common phrases in Marathi cinema for social transitions.
Expressions liées
बाहेर जाऊया
similarLet's go out
बाहेर पडा
specialized formGet out / Exit
बाहेर निघा
similarLeave / Depart
आत चला
contrastLet's go inside
बाहेर फिरून येऊ
builds onLet's go for a stroll
