Signification
The beginning of a vacation period.
Contexte culturel
The 'May Suṭṭī' is the most significant. It's the time for 'Amras-Puri' feasts and visiting the native village (Gaav). In Konkan, 'Suṭṭī' means the arrival of relatives from Mumbai (Chakarmani) to pick mangoes and cashews. In cities like Pune and Mumbai, 'Suṭṭī' is now often used for long weekends or international trips, though the traditional 'Mama-cha-gaav' remains a strong trope. For farmers, 'Suṭṭī' isn't really a thing, but they use the phrase when their children return from the city schools.
The 'Lā' Rule
Remember to add 'lā' to the institution. 'Shāḷe-lā' (to the school) suṭṭī lāglī.
Don't say 'I am holiday'
Avoid literal translation from English 'I am on holiday'. Use 'मला सुट्टी आहे' or 'मला सुट्टी लागली'.
Signification
The beginning of a vacation period.
The 'Lā' Rule
Remember to add 'lā' to the institution. 'Shāḷe-lā' (to the school) suṭṭī lāglī.
Don't say 'I am holiday'
Avoid literal translation from English 'I am on holiday'. Use 'मला सुट्टी आहे' or 'मला सुट्टी लागली'.
Mama-cha-gaav
Mentioning 'Mama-cha-gaav' (maternal uncle's village) along with 'suṭṭī lāgaṇe' makes you sound very native!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'लागणे'.
उद्यापासून शाळेला सुट्टी ______.
'सुट्टी' is feminine, so the verb must be 'लागली'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I have holidays'?
Choose the right one:
In Marathi, holidays happen 'to' you, so we use the dative 'मला'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुझी दिवाळीची सुट्टी कधी ______? B: पुढच्या आठवड्यात.
'लागणार' is the future form used for asking 'when will it start'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: The principal announces the school is closed for summer.
Institutional breaks are always 'सुट्टी लागणे'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Suṭṭī vs Rajā
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesउद्यापासून शाळेला सुट्टी ______.
'सुट्टी' is feminine, so the verb must be 'लागली'.
Choose the right one:
In Marathi, holidays happen 'to' you, so we use the dative 'मला'.
A: तुझी दिवाळीची सुट्टी कधी ______? B: पुढच्या आठवड्यात.
'लागणार' is the future form used for asking 'when will it start'.
Situation: The principal announces the school is closed for summer.
Institutional breaks are always 'सुट्टी लागणे'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds a bit heavy. For weekends, people usually say 'उद्या सुट्टी आहे' (Tomorrow is a holiday).
Neither is better; they are interchangeable. 'Lāgaṇe' is slightly more common in Western Maharashtra.
It is 'Suṭṭyā' (सुट्ट्या). You can say 'सुट्ट्या लागल्या' (Holidays started).
No, for a strike, use 'बंद' (Bandh). 'Suṭṭī' implies a positive or scheduled break.
Use 'मी सुट्टी घेतली' (Mī suṭṭī ghetlī).
Yes, you can say '२६ जानेवारीची सुट्टी लागली आहे'.
In a formal email, use '...रोजी सुट्टी असेल' (There will be a holiday on...). 'लागणे' is more conversational.
Say 'सुट्टी रद्द झाली' (Suṭṭī radda jhālī).
It's an idiomatic use of the verb meaning 'to set in' or 'to begin'.
No, that's 'जेवणाची सुट्टी' (Jevaṇāchī suṭṭī), but you'd say 'जेवणाची सुट्टी झाली' (Lunch break happened).
Expressions liées
सुट्टी पडणे
synonymHolidays to fall/start
रजा घेणे
contrastTo take leave
शाळा सुटणे
similarSchool to end
सुट्टी उपभोगणे
builds onTo enjoy/experience a holiday
सुट्टी संपणे
contrastHolidays to end
