Signification
Expressing impossibility.
Contexte culturel
Punekars are famous for their 'Puneri Patya' (signboards) which are often blunt. 'He shakya nahi' is used there with a specific sharp intonation that signals the conversation is over. In Mumbai, the phrase is often shortened or mixed with Hindi. You might hear 'Shakya nahi hai' (mixing Marathi and Hindi). In rural areas, people might use 'जमणार नाही' (jamnar nahi) more often than the Sanskrit-derived 'shakya'. 'Shakya' sounds slightly more 'educated' or 'urban'. In classical Marathi literature, 'shakya' is used to discuss the 'shakyata' (possibility) of divine intervention or moral dilemmas.
The 'Ch' Factor
Add 'ch' to 'shakya' (shakyach) to sound like a native when you are 100% sure something won't happen.
Don't be too blunt
With elders, add 'mala vatate' (I feel) before 'he shakya nahi' to soften the blow.
Signification
Expressing impossibility.
The 'Ch' Factor
Add 'ch' to 'shakya' (shakyach) to sound like a native when you are 100% sure something won't happen.
Don't be too blunt
With elders, add 'mala vatate' (I feel) before 'he shakya nahi' to soften the blow.
Bargaining
Always use this phrase with a slightly sad face when bargaining to show the shopkeeper you really can't pay more.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'It is not possible to go today.'
आज जाणे _______ नाही.
'Shakya' is the word for 'possible'.
Which of these is the most polite way to say 'This is not possible' in a business meeting?
Choose the best option:
'He shakya nahi' is neutral and professional.
Complete the dialogue.
A: उद्या सकाळी ५ वाजता भेटूया का? B: नाही, इतक्या लवकर _______.
B is declining the early meeting.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Expressing shock at a lottery win.'
Which phrase fits?
Used as an exclamation of disbelief.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesआज जाणे _______ नाही.
'Shakya' is the word for 'possible'.
Choose the best option:
'He shakya nahi' is neutral and professional.
A: उद्या सकाळी ५ वाजता भेटूया का? B: नाही, इतक्या लवकर _______.
B is declining the early meeting.
Which phrase fits?
Used as an exclamation of disbelief.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but use 'Mala' instead of 'He'. 'Mala shakya nahi' means 'It's not possible for me.'
'Ashakya' means 'Impossible'. It's stronger and more formal than 'shakya nahi'.
Just add 'ka' at the end: 'He shakya आहे का?'
The 'ch' is an emphatic particle, meaning 'absolutely' or 'definitely'.
Yes, it is perfectly professional for business emails.
Not inherently, but tone matters. It's a factual statement.
He shakya navhte (हे शक्य नव्हते).
He shakya nasel (हे शक्य नसेल).
Yes, reversing the order is common in casual speech for emphasis.
No, 'shakya' is an adjective that remains the same. Only the pronoun 'He/Hi/To' changes.
Expressions liées
अशक्य आहे
synonymIt is impossible.
जमणार नाही
similarIt won't work / I can't manage it.
होऊ शकत नाही
builds onIt cannot happen.
शक्यतो
specialized formPreferably / If possible.
