Signification
Expressing the feeling of anger.
Contexte culturel
In Marathi culture, 'Rag' is often followed by 'Ruswa' (sulking). If a wife is angry with her husband, she might not just say 'Mala rag ala', she might enter a state of 'Ruswa' where she stops talking until he pacifies her. In a Marathi office, expressing 'Rag' directly to a boss is rare. One would use more passive language. However, a boss expressing 'Rag' to subordinates is culturally common, though changing in modern corporate settings. Marathi cinema (like the movie 'Sairat') often portrays 'Rag' as a powerful, driving force for justice or revenge, reflecting the 'Maratha' warrior history. Marathi parents often use 'Rag' as a disciplinary tool. 'मला राग येईल बरं का!' (I'll get angry, okay!) is a standard warning to children.
Intensity
Add 'खूप' (khup) before 'राग' to say 'I got very angry'.
Gender Trap
Remember: 'Rag' is masculine. Don't change 'Ala' to 'Ali' just because you are a girl!
Signification
Expressing the feeling of anger.
Intensity
Add 'खूप' (khup) before 'राग' to say 'I got very angry'.
Gender Trap
Remember: 'Rag' is masculine. Don't change 'Ala' to 'Ali' just because you are a girl!
The 'At' Particle
To say 'angry AT someone', use the person's name + 'cha/chi/che'. E.g., 'Mala TYACHA rag ala' (I got angry at him).
Softening the blow
If you want to sound less aggressive, use 'thoda' (a little): 'Mala thoda rag ala'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'to me'.
____ राग आला. (I got angry.)
The dative form 'मला' is required for the person experiencing the anger.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a woman saying 'I got angry'?
Select the correct sentence:
The verb 'आला' always agrees with the masculine noun 'राग', regardless of the speaker's gender.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू माझा फोन का वापरला? B: सॉरी, तुला ____ का?
In the context of using someone's phone without permission, 'Did you get angry?' (Rag ala ka?) is the most logical question.
Match the situation to the feeling.
Someone cuts you off in traffic.
Traffic incidents typically cause anger (Rag).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Anger Intensity Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ राग आला. (I got angry.)
The dative form 'मला' is required for the person experiencing the anger.
Select the correct sentence:
The verb 'आला' always agrees with the masculine noun 'राग', regardless of the speaker's gender.
A: तू माझा फोन का वापरला? B: सॉरी, तुला ____ का?
In the context of using someone's phone without permission, 'Did you get angry?' (Rag ala ka?) is the most logical question.
Someone cuts you off in traffic.
Traffic incidents typically cause anger (Rag).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'Chidchid' is better for minor annoyance. 'Rag' implies a stronger feeling.
Marathi uses the dative case for experiences that happen to you (like hunger, thirst, or emotions).
No, it's a standard word for a normal emotion. It's not slang or a swear word.
You say 'रागवू नकोस' (Ragavu nakos) or 'राग सोडून दे' (Rag sodun de).
In a different context, yes. A 'Raga' is a musical scale, but in daily conversation, it almost always means anger.
The opposite would be 'Prem' (Love) or 'Anand' (Joy/Happiness).
Yes, that means 'I get angry' (habitually), whereas 'ala' means 'I got angry' (just now).
Yes, 'मला संताप झाला' (Mala santap jhala) is more formal and intense.
Use the adjective 'Raageet' (रागीट). 'To raageet ahe'.
It's a bit direct. Better to use 'मला हे आवडले नाही' (I did not like this) or 'मला खेद वाटतो' (I feel regret/sorry).
Expressions liées
चिडचिड होणे
similarTo be irritable
संताप येणे
specialized formTo be enraged
पारा चढणे
idiomMercury rising
राग गिळणे
contrastTo swallow one's anger
राग शांत होणे
builds onAnger to cool down
