Signification
Instruction to look towards the sky.
Contexte culturel
Looking up at the sky is a daily habit for many during the monsoon season (June-September) to check for rain clouds. During Makar Sankranti, 'Var paha' is the most common phrase heard on rooftops as people compete in kite flying. During the Gokulashtami festival, thousands of people look up at the 'Handi' (clay pot) suspended high above the streets. In poetry, looking up often symbolizes hope or looking toward the future/divine.
Use 'Varti' for emphasis
If someone doesn't see what you're pointing at, say 'Varti paha!' (Look way up!)
Avoid 'Bagh' with elders
Always use 'Paha' with people you don't know well to stay polite.
Signification
Instruction to look towards the sky.
Use 'Varti' for emphasis
If someone doesn't see what you're pointing at, say 'Varti paha!' (Look way up!)
Avoid 'Bagh' with elders
Always use 'Paha' with people you don't know well to stay polite.
The Monsoon Gaze
In June, saying 'Var paha' usually refers to checking for rain clouds.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'up'.
आकाशात विमान आहे, _____ पहा.
'Var' means up, which is where an airplane (viman) would be.
Choose the most polite way to tell an elder to look up.
Which one is correct for an elder?
'Paha' is the polite/plural imperative, suitable for elders.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic directional vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बापरे! तो आवाज काय आहे? B: _____ पहा, हेलिकॉप्टर आहे.
Helicopters are in the sky, so you look 'var'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Paha vs Bagh
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआकाशात विमान आहे, _____ पहा.
'Var' means up, which is where an airplane (viman) would be.
Which one is correct for an elder?
'Paha' is the polite/plural imperative, suitable for elders.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic directional vocabulary matching.
A: बापरे! तो आवाज काय आहे? B: _____ पहा, हेलिकॉप्टर आहे.
Helicopters are in the sky, so you look 'var'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral to slightly formal. It is safe to use in almost all situations.
No, for that use 'Shabd shodha' (Search for the word).
They are mostly interchangeable, but 'Varti' is slightly more common in casual speech.
Say 'वर पाहू नका' (Var pahu naka).
Yes, 'वर बघ की' is a common casual/slang way to say 'Just look up'.
No, that is an English idiom. Use 'Aadar karne' for respect.
Say 'झाडावर पहा' (Jhadavar paha).
'वर पहा' is already the plural/polite form.
Yes, it can mean 'husband' or 'groom', but the context makes it clear.
Say 'चंद्राकडे वर पहा' (Chandrakade var paha).
Expressions liées
खाली पहा
contrastLook down
मागे पहा
similarLook back
पुढे पहा
similarLook ahead
वरती पहा
synonymLook up
नजर वर करा
builds onRaise your eyes
