Signification
To consume food greedily
Contexte culturel
In traditional Maharashtrian weddings, the 'Pangat' is a sacred space. Finishing your food and 'hitting the plate' is seen as a sign of respect for the 'Annapurna' (Goddess of Food). Modern youngsters use this phrase when ordering from food apps like Zomato or Swiggy. It has moved from traditional feasts to modern fast food. In farming communities, after a hard day's work, eating a large meal of Bhakri and Thecha is described with this phrase to show the satisfaction of hard-earned food. Humorous writers like P.L. Deshpande often used this idiom to describe the 'middle-class love for food' in a relatable, funny way.
Use with '-var'
Always remember to put 'var' after the food item. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete.
Not for formal dinners
Don't use this if you are trying to sound very polite or sophisticated.
Signification
To consume food greedily
Use with '-var'
Always remember to put 'var' after the food item. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete.
Not for formal dinners
Don't use this if you are trying to sound very polite or sophisticated.
Past Tense Agreement
In the past tense, the verb is always 'mārla' regardless of who ate, because it agrees with the masculine word 'Hāt'.
Complimenting
Use it to tell your Marathi friend's mom that her food was great—she will love the informal praise!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
आज आईने बासुंदी केली आहे, मी तर त्यावर _____.
The idiom for eating heartily is 'Hāt mārṇe'.
Which situation is best for using 'Hāt mārṇe'?
When should you use this phrase?
The phrase is used for enthusiastic eating in informal settings.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Hāt mārṇe is the idiom for eating heartily.
Fill in the dialogue.
A: जेवण कसं होतं? B: खूप छान! आम्ही सर्व पदार्थांवर _____.
'Hāt mārla' means we ate everything heartily.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज आईने बासुंदी केली आहे, मी तर त्यावर _____.
The idiom for eating heartily is 'Hāt mārṇe'.
When should you use this phrase?
The phrase is used for enthusiastic eating in informal settings.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Hāt mārṇe is the idiom for eating heartily.
A: जेवण कसं होतं? B: खूप छान! आम्ही सर्व पदार्थांवर _____.
'Hāt mārla' means we ate everything heartily.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a figurative expression meaning you are eating it with great gusto.
Usually, it's for solid food, but you can use it for thick drinks like milkshakes or lassi.
It's informal and slightly 'earthy,' but not rude among friends and family.
Use 'मी हात मारणार' (Mī hāt mārṇār).
Yes, in some slang contexts, it means to pocket money or take a big share of profit.
'Tāv mārṇe' is slightly more intense, but they are 95% interchangeable.
Hindi has 'Haath saaf karna,' which is similar but more often used for stealing than eating.
No, it's usually for a large meal or a specific dish you eat a lot of.
The verb changes (marतात), but 'Hāt' stays the same.
Only in the lifestyle or food columns, not in serious news.
Expressions liées
ताव मारणे
synonymTo feast greedily
फस्त करणे
similarTo finish off/clean the plate
हात धुणे
contrastTo wash hands / To lose something
ताटावर तुटून पडणे
builds onTo pounce on the plate
