Signification
Instruction to switch off electricity.
Contexte culturel
Saving electricity is often linked to 'Lakshmi' (wealth). Wasting light is seen as wasting family prosperity. In villages, 'Light' refers to the power supply itself. 'Light geli' means a power cut happened. In fast-paced Mumbai, 'Light off kar' is a common Hinglish blend used even in Marathi-speaking offices. During Diwali, you would never say 'Light band kara' for the oil lamps (diyas); you would say 'Diva vijhava' or let them burn out.
Universal Verb
The verb 'band kara' works for almost all electrical items (TV, Fan, AC, Computer).
Don't blow it!
Never use 'vijhava' for a light bulb; it's only for fire.
Signification
Instruction to switch off electricity.
Universal Verb
The verb 'band kara' works for almost all electrical items (TV, Fan, AC, Computer).
Don't blow it!
Never use 'vijhava' for a light bulb; it's only for fire.
The 'Kara' Rule
When in doubt, always use 'kara' instead of 'kar' to stay polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct polite verb form.
कृपया हॉलची लाईट बंद ____.
'Kara' is the polite/plural imperative required for 'Krupaya' (Please).
Which phrase is used for turning off a candle?
मेणबत्ती (Candle) ____.
'Vijhava' is used for fire/candles, while 'band kara' is for switches.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To your younger brother: 'लाईट बंद ____'
'Kar' is the informal imperative used for younger people or friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप उशीर झाला आहे. B: हो, चला आता ____.
In the context of it being late, 'turning off the light' to sleep is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Things you can 'Band Kara'
Electronics
- • लाईट (Light)
- • पंखा (Fan)
- • टीव्ही (TV)
Openings
- • दरवाजा (Door)
- • खिडकी (Window)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकृपया हॉलची लाईट बंद ____.
'Kara' is the polite/plural imperative required for 'Krupaya' (Please).
मेणबत्ती (Candle) ____.
'Vijhava' is used for fire/candles, while 'band kara' is for switches.
To your younger brother: 'लाईट बंद ____'
'Kar' is the informal imperative used for younger people or friends.
A: खूप उशीर झाला आहे. B: हो, चला आता ____.
In the context of it being late, 'turning off the light' to sleep is the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, in urban areas like Mumbai, 'off kara' is understood, but 'band kara' is the proper Marathi phrase.
It is usually treated as feminine (e.g., 'लाईट लागली'), following the gender of 'Veej'.
You would still use 'लाईट बंद करा' because 'kara' is the plural imperative.
The word is 'बटण' (Button) or 'खटका' (Khatka).
Expressions liées
लाईट चालू करा
contrastTurn on the light
पंखा बंद करा
similarTurn off the fan
टीव्ही बंद करा
similarTurn off the TV
वीज वाचवा
builds onSave electricity
