Signification
Going for an outing or excursion.
Contexte culturel
The 'Dabba' (tiffin) is the soul of a Marathi Sahal. Even if people go to a restaurant, they often carry homemade snacks like 'Chivda', 'Ladu', and 'Thecha'. School trips in Maharashtra often involve visiting historical forts (Gad-Kille) to teach students about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The 'Varsha Sahal' is a unique cultural practice where people specifically wait for heavy rains to visit the Western Ghats. In rural Maharashtra, a 'Sahal' might involve the whole village or a large extended family going to a local fair (Jatra).
The 'La' Rule
Always remember the '-la' suffix. Without it, the sentence sounds like 'I trip go' instead of 'I go on a trip'.
The Dabba Culture
If you are invited to a 'Sahal', always offer to bring a snack or a dish. It's a core part of the experience.
Signification
Going for an outing or excursion.
The 'La' Rule
Always remember the '-la' suffix. Without it, the sentence sounds like 'I trip go' instead of 'I go on a trip'.
The Dabba Culture
If you are invited to a 'Sahal', always offer to bring a snack or a dish. It's a core part of the experience.
Monsoon Timing
If you want to sound like a local, use this phrase specifically between July and September when talking about the mountains.
Formal vs Informal
Don't use 'Sahal' for a business meeting. Use 'Meeting' or 'Kam' (work) to avoid sounding like you are slacking off.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the phrase.
आम्ही उद्या शाळेच्या ________ जाणार आहोत.
The dative suffix '-ला' is required to indicate the destination/purpose.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'मी सहलीला गेलो' correctly uses the dative suffix and the past tense of 'Jane'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू रविवारी काय करणार आहेस? B: मी माझ्या कुटुंबासोबत ________.
In the context of a Sunday plan with family, 'going on a trip' is the most appropriate leisure activity.
Match the type of trip to the description.
Match: 1. शाळेची सहल, 2. पावसाळी सहल
'शाळेची सहल' is school trip, 'पावसाळी सहल' is monsoon trip.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sahal Essentials
Food
- • डबा (Tiffin)
- • पाणी (Water)
- • फळे (Fruits)
Gear
- • बॅग (Bag)
- • टोपी (Cap)
- • कॅमेरा (Camera)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआम्ही उद्या शाळेच्या ________ जाणार आहोत.
The dative suffix '-ला' is required to indicate the destination/purpose.
Choose the correct sentence:
'मी सहलीला गेलो' correctly uses the dative suffix and the past tense of 'Jane'.
A: तू रविवारी काय करणार आहेस? B: मी माझ्या कुटुंबासोबत ________.
In the context of a Sunday plan with family, 'going on a trip' is the most appropriate leisure activity.
Match: 1. शाळेची सहल, 2. पावसाळी सहल
'शाळेची सहल' is school trip, 'पावसाळी सहल' is monsoon trip.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's less common. 'Sahal' usually implies a group. For solo travel, 'Phirayla jane' is more natural.
'Sahal' is the native Marathi word, while 'Trip' is an English loanword. 'Sahal' sounds more traditional and nostalgic.
You can say 'मी सहलीचे नियोजन करत आहे' (Mi sahline niyojan karat aahe).
Usually no. For international travel, 'Pardesh vaari' or 'Videsh pravas' is used. 'Sahal' is typically for local or domestic outings.
Mostly, yes. It implies a leisure outing, often involving food and sightseeing.
For 'She went on a trip', say 'ती सहलीला गेली' (Ti sahlila geli).
Absolutely! That is its most common usage. 'Shaleya Sahal' is the term.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your friends.
It is a 'Rainy Season Trip', a very popular activity in Maharashtra to see waterfalls.
It's better to say 'Sahal kadne' (to organize) or 'Sahal jane' (to go). 'Sahal karne' is rare.
Expressions liées
फिरायला जाणे
similarTo go for a walk/sightseeing
पर्यटन करणे
formalTo do tourism
भटकांती करणे
specialized formTo wander/trek
सहल काढणे
builds onTo organize a trip
सहलीचा आनंद
builds onJoy of the trip
