Signification
Folding hands in respect or plea.
Contexte culturel
Joining hands is the standard way to greet anyone older than you. It is considered rude to just say 'Hi' to an elder without this gesture or a slight bow. In this spiritual tradition, devotees join hands to every living being, believing that God (Mauli) resides in everyone. It's a sign of radical equality. In classic Marathi dramas (Natak), a character joining hands and touching them to their forehead signifies the highest form of respect or a tragic plea. The 'folded hands' is the most iconic political gesture in India, symbolizing the candidate's humility and 'servant' status to the voters.
Eye Contact
When you 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' to an elder, it is often polite to look slightly down rather than staring directly into their eyes.
The 'Sarcastic' Twist
If you use this with a friend while rolling your eyes, it means 'I'm done with your nonsense!'
Signification
Folding hands in respect or plea.
Eye Contact
When you 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' to an elder, it is often polite to look slightly down rather than staring directly into their eyes.
The 'Sarcastic' Twist
If you use this with a friend while rolling your eyes, it means 'I'm done with your nonsense!'
Don't use with kids
You don't usually 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' to someone much younger than you unless you are being very sarcastic or asking for a huge favor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'हात जोडणे' in the past tense.
मी देवासमोर ______.
'हात' is masculine plural, so the verb must be 'जोडले'.
Match the meaning of 'हात जोडणे' to the situation.
Situation: A person is tired of their friend's constant lying and says 'मी तुझ्यापुढे हात जोडतो'.
In this context, the speaker is signaling they are done dealing with the friend.
Which sentence uses the phrase to mean a 'sincere request'?
Choose the best option:
The addition of 'विनंती' (request) and the context of 'letting go' indicates a sincere plea.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू अजूनही त्या माणसाशी भांडतोयस? B: नाही बाबा, मी तर त्याच्यासमोर कधीच ______.
'हात जोडले आहेत' here means 'I have given up/I am staying away'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी देवासमोर ______.
'हात' is masculine plural, so the verb must be 'जोडले'.
Situation: A person is tired of their friend's constant lying and says 'मी तुझ्यापुढे हात जोडतो'.
In this context, the speaker is signaling they are done dealing with the friend.
Choose the best option:
The addition of 'विनंती' (request) and the context of 'letting go' indicates a sincere plea.
A: तू अजूनही त्या माणसाशी भांडतोयस? B: नाही बाबा, मी तर त्याच्यासमोर कधीच ______.
'हात जोडले आहेत' here means 'I have given up/I am staying away'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'Hāt jōḍaṇē' is the physical action you perform when you say 'Namaste' or 'Namaskar'.
You wouldn't use the phrase literally, but you might use 'हात जोडून विनंती' (humble request) if you are asking for a major concession.
It's an extra sign of devotion, bringing the respect from the heart to the mind.
Yes! It is highly appreciated as a sign that you respect Marathi culture.
Expressions liées
नमस्कार करणे
similarTo do Namaskar
हात टेकणे
builds onTo admit defeat
पाय धरणे
specialized formTo touch someone's feet
हात पसरणे
contrastTo beg (literally spread hands)
