Signification
Instructions for cleanliness and waste disposal
Contexte culturel
Cleanliness drives (Swachhata Abhiyan) are very popular in cities like Pune. Residents often organize 'Vasti' (neighborhood) cleaning days. During the Pandharpur Wari (pilgrimage), millions of people walk across Maharashtra. 'Nirmal Wari' is a movement to ensure they don't leave trash behind. Sant Gadge Baba is the ultimate icon of cleanliness in Maharashtra. He used to clean streets with a broom while singing bhajans. In Mumbai, the 'Clean-up Marshals' are authorized to fine people who ignore these signs. It's a serious matter of urban law.
Look for the Bin
If you see this sign, a 'Kachara-peti' (dustbin) is usually within 50 meters. Look around before asking!
Don't be too blunt
When telling a person, always add 'Krupaya' (Please) at the beginning to avoid sounding like an angry official.
Signification
Instructions for cleanliness and waste disposal
Look for the Bin
If you see this sign, a 'Kachara-peti' (dustbin) is usually within 50 meters. Look around before asking!
Don't be too blunt
When telling a person, always add 'Krupaya' (Please) at the beginning to avoid sounding like an angry official.
Master the 'u naka' ending
This pattern works for all prohibitions: 'Basu naka' (Don't sit), 'Bolū naka' (Don't speak), 'Radū naka' (Don't cry).
Teste-toi
Complete the sign with the correct word for 'trash'.
येथे ______ टाकू नका.
'Kachara' is the Marathi word for trash/garbage.
Which of these is the most formal and polite way to tell a group not to litter?
Choose the correct sentence:
The use of 'Yethe' and 'naka' makes it formal and appropriate for a group or public setting.
Match the Marathi words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching for the phrase components.
Complete the dialogue between a guard and a visitor.
Guard: 'अहो, येथे कचरा टाकू नका!' Visitor: 'क्षमस्व, मी तो ______ टाकतो.'
The visitor should say they will throw it in the dustbin (kachara-peti).
Where would you most likely see this sign?
Match the phrase to the location:
The phrase is a standard sign for public gardens and parks.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Where you will see this sign
Public Places
- • Parks
- • Bus Stands
- • Railway Stations
Institutions
- • Schools
- • Hospitals
- • Offices
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesयेथे ______ टाकू नका.
'Kachara' is the Marathi word for trash/garbage.
Choose the correct sentence:
The use of 'Yethe' and 'naka' makes it formal and appropriate for a group or public setting.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching for the phrase components.
Guard: 'अहो, येथे कचरा टाकू नका!' Visitor: 'क्षमस्व, मी तो ______ टाकतो.'
The visitor should say they will throw it in the dustbin (kachara-peti).
Match the phrase to the location:
The phrase is a standard sign for public gardens and parks.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Yethe' is formal/written, 'Ithe' is informal/spoken. Both mean 'here'.
It sounds a bit too formal for home. Use 'Ithe kachara nako' instead.
Use 'Yethe thunku naka'. It follows the same grammar pattern.
It is masculine (To Kachara).
It is a negative auxiliary verb used for formal or plural commands.
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though rural signs might be more direct.
Replace 'Yethe' with 'Tethe' (formal) or 'Tithe' (informal).
Like many places, it's a challenge, but civic awareness is growing rapidly.
It is 'Kachara-peti' (literally: trash-box).
Yes, 'nako' is the correct informal singular for children.
Expressions liées
कचरापेटी वापरा
builds onUse the dustbin
स्वच्छता राखा
similarMaintain cleanliness
थुंकण्यास मनाई आहे
specialized formSpitting is prohibited
येथे कचरा टाकल्यास दंड होईल
specialized formLittering here will result in a fine
