Signification
Commenting on a high price.
Contexte culturel
In places like Tulsi Baug in Pune, saying 'He khup mahag ahe' is expected. It's not seen as being cheap, but as being a savvy shopper. Marathi culture often emphasizes 'Sade-pan' (simplicity). Flaunting expensive items is sometimes frowned upon, so people often use this phrase to justify why they didn't buy something. During Diwali, prices of sweets and clothes skyrocket. This phrase becomes a common greeting/complaint among neighbors. Farmers in Maharashtra use this to talk about the cost of seeds and fertilizers, showing the phrase's importance beyond just consumer goods.
Use 'Bapre!'
Add 'Bapre!' (Oh my!) before the phrase to sound more like a native speaker when you see a high price.
Gender Matters
Always check if the object is Ha (M), Hi (F), or He (N). Using 'He' is a safe default if you're unsure.
Signification
Commenting on a high price.
Use 'Bapre!'
Add 'Bapre!' (Oh my!) before the phrase to sound more like a native speaker when you see a high price.
Gender Matters
Always check if the object is Ha (M), Hi (F), or He (N). Using 'He' is a safe default if you're unsure.
The Bargaining Tone
Say it with a slightly rising intonation at the end to invite the shopkeeper to offer a discount.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'This is very expensive'.
हे ____ महाग आहे.
'Khup' is the Marathi word for 'very'.
Which sentence is correct for a feminine object like 'Pishwi' (Bag)?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Hi' is the feminine form of 'This'.
Match the Marathi words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary items for shopping.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.
Customer: ही साडी कितीला आहे? Shopkeeper: दोन हजार रुपये. Customer: बापरे! ____ ____ ____ ____.
The customer is reacting with 'Bapre!' (Wow/Oh my!), indicating the price is high.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Shopping Vocabulary
Price
- • Mahag (Expensive)
- • Swasta (Cheap)
- • Kimat (Price)
Action
- • Kharedi (Shopping)
- • Ghasaghis (Bargaining)
- • Dene (To give)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesहे ____ महाग आहे.
'Khup' is the Marathi word for 'very'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Hi' is the feminine form of 'This'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core vocabulary items for shopping.
Customer: ही साडी कितीला आहे? Shopkeeper: दोन हजार रुपये. Customer: बापरे! ____ ____ ____ ____.
The customer is reacting with 'Bapre!' (Wow/Oh my!), indicating the price is high.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a neutral observation. However, your tone of voice can make it sound like a complaint or a simple statement.
No. To say someone is 'expensive' (high maintenance), you would use different phrasing like 'तिचे चोचले खूप आहेत'.
The opposite is 'Swasta' (स्वस्त), which means cheap or inexpensive.
'Khup mahag' is very expensive. For 'too expensive', you can say 'garjepeksha jast mahag'.
No, the adjective 'Mahag' stays the same. Only the verb 'ahe' changes to 'ahet'.
Yes, many Marathi speakers use the English word 'costly' in casual conversation.
Yes, 'Lay mahag' is very common slang in many parts of Maharashtra.
Just add 'ka' at the end: 'He mahag ahe ka?' (Is this expensive?)
Use 'Thode' (a little): 'He thode mahag ahe'.
Yes, but in formal business, you might say 'Yachi kimat jast ahe' (Its price is high).
Expressions liées
हे स्वस्त आहे
contrastThis is cheap.
किंमत कमी करा
builds onLower the price.
परवडणारे नाही
similarNot affordable.
अवाजवी दर
specialized formExorbitant rates.
