Signification
Referring to an adult or a person of status.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Mothpan' is often associated with the 'Wada' (traditional mansion) culture, where the patriarch was the ultimate 'Motha Manus' responsible for dozens of family members. Many Marathi films (like 'Sinhasan') explore the lives of 'Mothi Manse' in politics, often highlighting the gap between their public 'bigness' and private struggles. Writer P.L. Deshpande often satirized people who 'acted' like 'Mothi Manse' without having the actual character to back it up. In villages, 'Motha Manus' is often a synonym for the person who settles disputes (Panchayat head).
The Respect Rule
Always use the plural 'मोठी माणसं' when referring to your parents or teachers to show respect, even if you are talking about just one of them.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. 'Ale mothe manus' can be a very rude way to tell someone they are being arrogant.
Signification
Referring to an adult or a person of status.
The Respect Rule
Always use the plural 'मोठी माणसं' when referring to your parents or teachers to show respect, even if you are talking about just one of them.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. 'Ale mothe manus' can be a very rude way to tell someone they are being arrogant.
The 'Heart' Connection
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Manane motha' (big at heart) to praise someone's character. It's a very high compliment in Marathi culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'मोठा'.
त्या ______ माणसाला नमस्कार कर. (Respect that big/elderly man.)
Because of the suffix '-ला', the adjective 'मोठा' must change to its oblique form 'मोठ्या'.
Which sentence means 'He has become a successful person'?
Choose the best option:
'मोठा माणूस होणे' is the standard idiom for becoming successful or reaching adulthood.
Match the usage of 'मोठा माणूस' to the context.
Context: A mother telling her 5-year-old to stop crying and act like an adult.
In this context, she is encouraging the child to grow up emotionally.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बापरे! राहुलने नवीन गाडी घेतली? B: हो, तो आता _________ झाला आहे!
Buying an expensive car is a sign of being a 'big man' (successful).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Motha vs. Unch
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesत्या ______ माणसाला नमस्कार कर. (Respect that big/elderly man.)
Because of the suffix '-ला', the adjective 'मोठा' must change to its oblique form 'मोठ्या'.
Choose the best option:
'मोठा माणूस होणे' is the standard idiom for becoming successful or reaching adulthood.
Context: A mother telling her 5-year-old to stop crying and act like an adult.
In this context, she is encouraging the child to grow up emotionally.
A: बापरे! राहुलने नवीन गाडी घेतली? B: हो, तो आता _________ झाला आहे!
Buying an expensive car is a sign of being a 'big man' (successful).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically 'Manus' means human, but it's usually masculine. For a woman, use 'Mothi Bai' or 'Mothi Stri'.
Yes, but it's better to say it *about* him to others. To his face, it might sound a bit too informal or even sarcastic.
'Motha' is everyday language. 'Thor' is very formal/literary, used for legends and heroes.
No, it can also just mean 'adult'. Context is key.
The phrase is 'मोठ्या माणसांच्या मोठ्या गोष्टी'. It's often used when someone spends a lot of money.
Usually, yes. It implies success, maturity, or respect.
The literal opposite is 'Lahan Manus', which can mean a child or someone of low character.
You can, but 'Unch' is better. People might think you're talking about their job instead of their height!
You can say 'माझे बाबा खूप मोठे माणूस आहेत' (My father is a very great/important man).
Yes, 'Bada Manus' (from Hindi) is often used in Mumbai slang.
Expressions liées
मोठेपण
builds onGreatness/Maturity
थोर व्यक्ती
synonymGreat personality
प्रतिष्ठित नागरिक
specialized formDistinguished citizen
श्रीमंत माणूस
similarRich man
लहान माणूस
contrastSmall person
