Signification
Asking about conditions outside.
Contexte culturel
For farmers, this question is often followed by a look at the 'Panchang' (Hindu calendar) to check the 'Nakshatra' (lunar mansion). In Mumbai, weather talk is synonymous with 'train talk.' If the weather is bad, the first concern is whether the local trains are running. Punekars take pride in their 'pleasant' weather and often use this phrase to compare Pune favorably against Mumbai's humidity. In the Konkan, weather is discussed in terms of the sea's behavior and the intensity of the monsoon wind.
The 'Kase' Rule
Always remember that 'Havamān' is neuter. Using 'kasa' (masculine) is the most common beginner mistake.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Marathi speaker, ask about the weather. It's never considered rude or boring.
Signification
Asking about conditions outside.
The 'Kase' Rule
Always remember that 'Havamān' is neuter. Using 'kasa' (masculine) is the most common beginner mistake.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Marathi speaker, ask about the weather. It's never considered rude or boring.
Don't say 'What'
Avoid saying 'Havamān kay āhe?'. It sounds like you are asking for the definition of the word weather, not the current state.
Add a Location
To sound more natural, always add the location with a 't' or 'la' suffix, e.g., 'Pune-t' or 'Mumbai-t'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of 'how' to match the neuter noun 'हवामान'.
आज हवामान ____ आहे?
हवामान is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter interrogative 'कसे'.
Complete the sentence to ask about the weather in the past.
काल तिथे हवामान कसे ____?
'काल' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'होते' is the correct auxiliary verb.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: नमस्कार! B: नमस्कार! A: तुझ्या शहरात आज हवामान कसे आहे? B: ___________.
The question asks about the weather, so 'It is raining heavily' is the only logical response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'उद्याचे हवामान कसे असेल?'
The phrase asks about tomorrow's weather, which is essential for planning future events.
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Aides visuelles
Havamān vs. Vātāvaran
Seasonal Weather Questions
Monsoon
- • पाऊस पडतोय का?
- • छत्री आहे का?
Summer
- • खूप ऊन आहे का?
- • उकाडा आहे का?
Winter
- • थंडी वाजतेय का?
- • स्वेटर हवा का?
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज हवामान ____ आहे?
हवामान is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter interrogative 'कसे'.
काल तिथे हवामान कसे ____?
'काल' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'होते' is the correct auxiliary verb.
A: नमस्कार! B: नमस्कार! A: तुझ्या शहरात आज हवामान कसे आहे? B: ___________.
The question asks about the weather, so 'It is raining heavily' is the only logical response.
When would you say 'उद्याचे हवामान कसे असेल?'
The phrase asks about tomorrow's weather, which is essential for planning future events.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. It's used in both daily conversation and news reports.
No, 'Mausam' is Hindi. While understood, it's not Marathi. Use 'Havamān'.
Say 'हवामान छान आहे' (Havamān chān āhe).
'Hava' means air or wind. 'Havamān' means weather.
Use 'तापमान किती आहे?' (Tāpmān kiti āhe?).
Yes, it's a very common and polite way to start a conversation.
Say 'खराब हवामान' (Kharāb havamān).
No, 'kase' agrees with the noun 'Havamān', not with the speaker.
Usually 'छान आहे' (It's nice) or 'खूप ऊन आहे' (It's very sunny).
It's better to use 'Vātāvaran' for mood.
Say 'काल हवामान कसे होते?' (Kāl havamān kase hote?).
Informally, people just say 'काय म्हणतंय हवामान?' (What does the weather say?).
Expressions liées
पाऊस पडणार का?
specialized formWill it rain?
खूप उकाडा आहे.
similarIt is very humid/hot.
बाहेर थंडी आहे.
similarIt is cold outside.
हवामानाचा अंदाज
builds onWeather forecast
वातावरण छान आहे.
similarThe atmosphere is nice.
