Signification
Asking for assistance.
Contexte culturel
Asking for help is often preceded by a kinship term like 'Kaka' (Uncle), 'Mavshi' (Aunt), or 'Bhau' (Brother) to create an immediate social bond. In the fast-paced life of Mumbai, 'Madat kara' is often shortened or mixed with English. 'Help kara' is very common in local trains. In villages, 'Madat' is often communal. If someone's tractor is stuck, the whole village might show up to 'Madat kara' without being asked twice. In modern Marathi offices, 'Sahayya' is almost never used; 'Madat' is the standard for asking for technical or administrative support.
The 'Ka' Trick
Add 'ka' at the end ('Madat kara ka?') to turn it into a polite question rather than a command.
Respect the Elders
Never use 'Madat kar' with anyone older than you, even by a few years, unless you are very close.
Signification
Asking for assistance.
The 'Ka' Trick
Add 'ka' at the end ('Madat kara ka?') to turn it into a polite question rather than a command.
Respect the Elders
Never use 'Madat kar' with anyone older than you, even by a few years, unless you are very close.
Kinship Terms
Always use 'Kaka', 'Mavshi', or 'Tai' before the phrase when talking to strangers for better results.
Emergency Pair
In a real emergency, shout 'Vachva! Madat kara!' (Save me! Help!) together.
Teste-toi
You are talking to your grandfather. Which one should you use?
आजोबा, मला ____.
Grandfathers (Ajoba) are elders and require the formal/respectful 'kara'.
Complete the sentence to ask for help with homework.
मला माझा गृहपाठ (homework) सोडवायला ____ करा.
The verb 'kara' is already there, so you just need the noun 'madat'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Emergency 2. Close Friend 3. Formal Letter
Emergencies need 'Vachva', friends get 'kar', and letters use 'Sahayya'.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: बापरे! ही पिशवी खूप जड आहे. B: थांबा, मी तुम्हाला ____.
Speaker B is offering help ('I will help you'), so 'Madat karto' (I do help) is the correct first-person present form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआजोबा, मला ____.
Grandfathers (Ajoba) are elders and require the formal/respectful 'kara'.
मला माझा गृहपाठ (homework) सोडवायला ____ करा.
The verb 'kara' is already there, so you just need the noun 'madat'.
1. Emergency 2. Close Friend 3. Formal Letter
Emergencies need 'Vachva', friends get 'kar', and letters use 'Sahayya'.
A: बापरे! ही पिशवी खूप जड आहे. B: थांबा, मी तुम्हाला ____.
Speaker B is offering help ('I will help you'), so 'Madat karto' (I do help) is the correct first-person present form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, the 'kara' ending is inherently polite. Adding 'Krupaya' (Please) makes it even more formal.
Absolutely. It's the standard way to ask a shopkeeper for help finding an item.
'Madat' is common and daily; 'Sahayya' is formal and literary.
Say 'Mala madat havi aahe.'
In cities like Mumbai, yes, but 'Madat kara' sounds more natural and respectful.
Say 'तुमच्या मदतीबद्दल धन्यवाद' (Tumchya madatibaddal dhanyavad).
Yes, but 'Aadhar' (support) is more common for emotional contexts.
Use 'Madat kar'.
Yes, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, and Punjabi all use versions of 'Madat'.
Use 'Arthik madat' (Financial help).
Urban youth often say 'Help kar na यार'.
To offer, say 'Me madat karu ka?' (Should I help?)
Expressions liées
साहाय्य करा
synonymHelp (Formal)
हातभार लावा
similarTo lend a hand
आधार द्या
specialized formGive support
वाचवा
builds onSave me
उपकार
contrastFavor/Obligation
