Signification
Operating a bicycle.
Contexte culturel
The bicycle is seen as a symbol of 'Sadi Rahani' (Simple Living). Even wealthy individuals in cities like Pune sometimes cycle to show their grounded nature. For girls in rural areas, a bicycle is a tool of empowerment, allowing them to travel to distant schools and colleges safely. During the festival of Dasara, people worship their vehicles, including bicycles, by applying 'tilak' and offering flowers. In Mumbai, 'Cycle2Work' movements are gaining traction to fight the city's infamous traffic and pollution.
Verb Agreement
Always remember that in the past tense, the verb agrees with the cycle (feminine), not you!
Don't use 'Karne'
Avoid saying 'Cycle karne'. It sounds like you are manufacturing a bicycle.
Signification
Operating a bicycle.
Verb Agreement
Always remember that in the past tense, the verb agrees with the cycle (feminine), not you!
Don't use 'Karne'
Avoid saying 'Cycle karne'. It sounds like you are manufacturing a bicycle.
The 'Yeṇē' construction
To say 'I can ride', use 'Mala saykal chalavta yete'. It sounds much more native than 'Mi saykal chalavu shakto'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'सायकल चालवणे'.
मी काल संध्याकाळी बागेत _____. (Past Tense)
In the past tense, 'Saykal' is feminine, so the verb becomes 'chalavli'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Chalvayala' is the correct infinitive form for 'to ride'.
Complete the dialogue.
अमित: तुला सायकल चालवता येते का? सुमित: हो, मी रोज ____.
The context is a daily habit, so present tense 'chalavto' is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
If you are at a gym on a stationary bike, which is the most natural thing to say?
For gym/stationary bikes, the loanword 'cycling' with 'karne' is more common.
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Aides visuelles
Chalavne vs. Basne
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी काल संध्याकाळी बागेत _____. (Past Tense)
In the past tense, 'Saykal' is feminine, so the verb becomes 'chalavli'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Chalvayala' is the correct infinitive form for 'to ride'.
अमित: तुला सायकल चालवता येते का? सुमित: हो, मी रोज ____.
The context is a daily habit, so present tense 'chalavto' is used.
If you are at a gym on a stationary bike, which is the most natural thing to say?
For gym/stationary bikes, the loanword 'cycling' with 'karne' is more common.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is a loanword from English, but it is now fully integrated into Marathi.
Yes, 'Gadi chalavne' is the standard phrase for driving a car.
The verb itself doesn't have a gender, but its conjugation changes. 'Mi chalavto' (M), 'Mi chalavte' (F).
Say 'Mi saykal chalvayala shikhat ahe'.
No, it's just very informal. Use it with friends, not your boss.
Because Marathi is an ergative-pattern language in the past tense; the verb agrees with the object 'Saykal'.
In Marathi, we say 'Cycling' (loanword) or 'Saykal chalavne'. 'Cycle riding' is not used.
Use 'Motorcycle chalavne' or 'Gadi chalavne'.
Yes, 'pedal marne', but 'chalavne' covers the whole action.
Say 'Mi saykal chalvatch asaycho'.
Expressions liées
गाडी चालवणे
similarDriving a car or vehicle
सायकल मारणे
synonymRiding a bike (informal)
तोल सांभाळणे
builds onTo maintain balance
फेरी मारणे
similarTo take a round/stroll
