Signification
Commenting on the high price of an item.
Contexte culturel
In local markets (Mandai), the first price quoted is rarely the final price. Saying 'He khup mahag aahe' is a polite way to signal you want to haggle. Marathi literature often highlights the 'Madhyamvargi' (middle-class) struggle with rising prices, making this a very common theme in daily conversation. During Diwali, prices of sweets and clothes skyrocket. This phrase is heard everywhere during the festive rush. While being frugal is valued, being a 'kanjus' (miser) is not. There is a fine line between complaining about price and being seen as stingy.
Use 'Baapre'
Prefix the phrase with 'Baapre!' (Oh my!) to sound more like a native speaker when reacting to a price.
Gender Matters
Don't forget to change 'He' to 'Ha' or 'Hi' if you are naming the object. 'Ha amba' (this mango), 'Hi saadi' (this saree).
Signification
Commenting on the high price of an item.
Use 'Baapre'
Prefix the phrase with 'Baapre!' (Oh my!) to sound more like a native speaker when reacting to a price.
Gender Matters
Don't forget to change 'He' to 'Ha' or 'Hi' if you are naming the object. 'Ha amba' (this mango), 'Hi saadi' (this saree).
The 'Far' Factor
Use 'far' instead of 'khup' in formal emails or when talking to a boss to sound more sophisticated.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct intensifier for 'very'.
हे ____ महाग आहे.
'Khūp' means 'very', which fits the context of the phrase.
Which sentence is correct for a feminine object like 'Saree'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Saadi' is feminine, so it requires the feminine demonstrative pronoun 'Hi'.
Complete the dialogue in a market.
Seller: 'हे पाचशे रुपये.' Customer: 'बापरे! _________.'
The exclamation 'Baapre!' (Oh my!) indicates shock, usually at a high price.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are looking at a luxury car price tag.
Luxury items are associated with high prices.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Things that are 'Mahag'
Luxury
- • Gold
- • Diamonds
- • Cars
Daily
- • Petrol
- • Rent
- • Education
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesहे ____ महाग आहे.
'Khūp' means 'very', which fits the context of the phrase.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Saadi' is feminine, so it requires the feminine demonstrative pronoun 'Hi'.
Seller: 'हे पाचशे रुपये.' Customer: 'बापरे! _________.'
The exclamation 'Baapre!' (Oh my!) indicates shock, usually at a high price.
Situation: You are looking at a luxury car price tag.
Luxury items are associated with high prices.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, the adjective 'mahag' stays the same. Only the pronoun (Ha/Hi/He) and the noun change.
Not usually. Calling a person 'mahag' doesn't mean anything. You can say someone's 'lifestyle' is mahag.
The opposite is 'svast' (स्वस्त), which means cheap or inexpensive.
No, it's a standard part of bargaining in India. Just keep your tone polite.
You can say 'garjepeksha mahag' (more expensive than needed) or just emphasize 'khuuuup' (veeeery).
Expressions liées
हे स्वस्त आहे
contrastThis is cheap.
परवडत नाही
similarCan't afford it.
किंमत कमी करा
builds onReduce the price.
मौल्यवान
specialized formPrecious/Valuable.
