Signification
Common way to refer to a young kid.
Contexte culturel
The 'Barse' (naming ceremony) is the first major event for a 'लहान मुल'. It usually happens on the 12th day after birth. The concept of 'Bal-Sahitya' (Children's Literature) is very strong, with magazines like 'Chandoba' being a staple for every 'लहान मुल' for decades. During the festival of 'Dasara', children are often given 'Apta' leaves as 'gold' by elders, symbolizing prosperity for the 'लहान मुल'. Marathi lullabies, called 'Angai Geet', often use the word 'Bala' or 'Mul' to soothe a child to sleep.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'Mul' is neuter. Use 'Te' and 'Ti' instead of 'To' and 'Ti' (masc/fem).
Plural Anusvara
Don't forget the dot (anusvara) on 'मुलं'. Without it, it's singular.
Signification
Common way to refer to a young kid.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'Mul' is neuter. Use 'Te' and 'Ti' instead of 'To' and 'Ti' (masc/fem).
Plural Anusvara
Don't forget the dot (anusvara) on 'मुलं'. Without it, it's singular.
Adjective Stability
Unlike 'Motha', 'Lahan' never changes. You can use it for boys, girls, and groups without changing the ending!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'मुल'.
ती ______ बागेत खेळत आहेत. (Those children are playing in the garden.)
The sentence uses 'ती' (plural neuter pronoun) and 'आहेत' (plural verb), so we need the plural form 'मुलं'.
Choose the correct translation for 'I gave a toy to the small child'.
मी ______ खेळणं दिलं.
When adding the postposition '-ला' (to), 'मुल' changes to its oblique form 'मुला'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you use 'लहान बाळ' instead of 'लहान मुल'?
'Baal' is specifically for infants/babies, while 'Mul' is for slightly older children.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Stages of Childhood in Marathi
Infant
- • लहान बाळ (Lahan Baal)
Child
- • लहान मुल (Lahan Mul)
Teenager
- • मुलगा / मुलगी (Mulga/gi)
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesती ______ बागेत खेळत आहेत. (Those children are playing in the garden.)
The sentence uses 'ती' (plural neuter pronoun) and 'आहेत' (plural verb), so we need the plural form 'मुलं'.
मी ______ खेळणं दिलं.
When adding the postposition '-ला' (to), 'मुल' changes to its oblique form 'मुला'.
When would you use 'लहान बाळ' instead of 'लहान मुल'?
'Baal' is specifically for infants/babies, while 'Mul' is for slightly older children.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, 'Mul' is gender-neutral (neuter). 'Mulga' is for boys and 'Mulgi' is for girls.
The plural is 'लहान मुलं' (Lahan Mulam).
It's better to use 'Mulga/Mulgi' or 'Tarun' (young person) for teenagers.
You say 'लहान मुलाला' (Lahan Mulala).
'Baal' is an infant/baby, 'Mul' is a child who can walk/talk.
Only if you are joking about their innocence or if they are acting immaturely.
In Marathi, many general terms for young living beings are neuter (e.g., 'Wasru' for calf).
No, 'Lahan' stays the same for singular and plural.
Expressions liées
लहानपण
builds onChildhood
मोठी माणसं
contrastAdults / Grown-ups
बालपण
synonymChildhood (formal)
मुलगा
specialized formBoy
