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अनोळखी

A1 adjective 6 min de lecture

अनोळखी

Unknown or stranger

At the A1 level, 'Anolkhi' is a vital safety word. You learn it to describe people you don't know. It is usually paired with 'manus' (man) or 'vyakti' (person). For a beginner, the focus is on identifying who is familiar (olkhicha) and who is a stranger (anolkhi). You will use it in simple sentences like 'To anolkhi aahe' (He is a stranger). It helps in basic survival Marathi, especially when navigating public spaces or dealing with unexpected phone calls.

At the A2 level, you start using 'Anolkhi' to describe surroundings and objects. You might say 'Anolkhi rasta' when you are lost or 'Anolkhi jaga' when describing a new city. You begin to understand that 'Anolkhi' is an adjective that doesn't change much, making it easy to slot into more complex sentences. You also learn to use it in the negative, such as 'To anolkhi nahiye' (He is not a stranger/I know him).

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By B1, you can use 'Anolkhi' to express feelings and abstract concepts. You might talk about an 'Anolkhi bhasha' (unfamiliar language) you are learning or an 'Anolkhi anubhav' (strange/new experience). You are comfortable using it in different tenses and with postpositions, like 'Anolkhi lokansobat' (with unknown people). You also start to distinguish it from its synonyms like 'Aparichit' in semi-formal writing.

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At the B2 level, you use 'Anolkhi' in literary and professional contexts. You can discuss 'Anolkhi bhiti' (fear of the unknown) in a psychological context or use it in business when referring to 'Anolkhi markets' or 'Anolkhi segments'. Your vocabulary expands to include idioms and common collocations where 'Anolkhi' provides a specific nuance of being 'unrecognized' rather than just 'new'.

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At C1, you appreciate the poetic and philosophical depth of 'Anolkhi'. You might use it to describe existential anonymity or the 'Anolkhi' aspects of one's own personality (self-discovery). You can use it in complex sentence structures, such as 'Apan kitihi prayatna kela tari bhavishya anolkhi-cha rahte' (No matter how much we try, the future remains unknown). You understand the subtle difference between 'Anolkhi' and its Sanskrit counterparts in high literature.

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At the C2 level, 'Anolkhi' is a tool for nuanced expression. You can use it to critique social structures (the anonymity of the urban masses) or in academic writing regarding 'unidentified' historical figures. You have a master-level grasp of the word's etymology and can use it to create wordplay or sophisticated metaphors in creative writing, seamlessly blending it with archaic or highly technical Marathi terms.

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अनोळखी en 30 secondes

Anolkhi means 'unknown' or 'stranger' in Marathi.
It is formed from 'A' (not) and 'Olakh' (recognition).
Used for people, places, phone numbers, and abstract fears.
It is a common, everyday word suitable for all CEFR levels.

The Marathi word अनोळखी (Anolkhi) is a fundamental adjective that translates to 'unknown', 'unfamiliar', or 'stranger' in English. It is a compound word formed by the prefix 'अ-' (a-), which signifies negation or 'not', and the root 'ओळख' (olakh), which means 'identity', 'recognition', or 'acquaintance'. Therefore, the literal meaning is 'without recognition'. In the social fabric of Maharashtra, where community and kinship are highly valued, this word carries significant weight. It is used to describe people you haven't met, places you haven't visited, or even feelings that are foreign to your experience. Unlike some English synonyms that might sound overly formal, 'Anolkhi' is used in every register of speech, from a mother warning her child about 'stranger danger' to a poet describing the mysterious unknown of the future.

Social Context: In daily life, it often refers to a person. If someone knocks on your door and you don't recognize them, they are an 'Anolkhi vyakti' (unknown person). It is a neutral term, though context can make it sound cautious.
Digital Context: In the modern era, you will frequently hear this regarding technology. An 'Anolkhi number' refers to an unsaved contact calling your phone, while 'Anolkhi link' refers to suspicious URLs in phishing emails.
Emotional Nuance: It can also describe an 'Anolkhi bheeti'—a strange or unknown fear that one cannot quite place or explain, often used in psychological or literary discussions.

आईने मला अनोळखी लोकांशी न बोलण्यास सांगितले आहे. (Mother told me not to talk to unknown people.)

तो अनोळखी शहरात हरवला. (He got lost in an unknown city.)

मला एका अनोळखी नंबरवरून फोन आला. (I received a call from an unknown number.)

हे घर मला आता अनोळखी वाटते. (This house feels unfamiliar to me now.)

त्याच्या डोळ्यात एक अनोळखी चमक होती. (There was an unfamiliar spark in his eyes.)

Using अनोळखी (Anolkhi) correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective. In Marathi, adjectives usually precede the noun they modify. One of the best things about 'Anolkhi' for learners is that it is often indeclinable in its common usage, meaning it doesn't always change its ending based on the gender or number of the noun, though it can take oblique forms in complex grammar. Whether you are talking about one stranger (singular) or many strangers (plural), the word 'Anolkhi' remains consistent. For example, 'Anolkhi manus' (Unknown man) and 'Anolkhi manse' (Unknown people) both utilize the same form of the adjective. This simplicity makes it an excellent word for A1 and A2 learners to master early on.

Direct Modification: Place the word directly before the person or thing you don't know. Example: 'Anolkhi rasta' (Unknown road).
Predicative Use: You can use it after a 'to be' verb. Example: 'He gaanne majhyasathi anolkhi aahe' (This song is unknown/unfamiliar to me).
With Postpositions: When followed by a postposition, the noun it modifies changes, but 'Anolkhi' usually stays the same. Example: 'Anolkhi mansashi bolu nako' (Don't talk to an unknown person).

आम्ही एका अनोळखी गावात थांबलो. (We stopped in an unknown village.)

तिने एका अनोळखी मुलाला मदत केली. (She helped an unknown boy.)

हे अक्षर माझ्यासाठी अनोळखी आहे. (This script is unfamiliar to me.)

त्याला अनोळखी वस्तू पडलेली दिसली. (He saw an unknown object lying there.)

कृपया अनोळखी ईमेल उघडू नका. (Please do not open unknown emails.)

In Maharashtra, अनोळखी (Anolkhi) is everywhere. If you are traveling on the Indian Railways, you will frequently hear public service announcements warning passengers: 'Anolkhi vastunni hath lau naka' (Do not touch unknown objects). This is a security measure against unclaimed baggage. In schools, teachers use the word to teach safety. In literature, especially suspense or mystery novels (Rahasyakatha), 'Anolkhi manus' is a classic trope—the mysterious stranger who arrives in town and changes everything. You will also hear it in the news when police are trying to identify a suspect or a victim, referring to them as an 'Anolkhi isam' (unknown individual). It is a word that bridges the gap between official police reports and casual playground warnings.

Public Safety: Announcements at bus stands and railway stations use it to warn about unclaimed bags or suspicious characters.
Literature & Film: The 'mysterious stranger' is a common character archetype referred to as 'Anolkhi pahuna' (unknown guest).
Daily Gossip: Neighbors might discuss a new person in the building: 'To kon anolkhi manus hota?' (Who was that unknown man?).

रेल्वे स्थानकावर अनोळखी बॅग आढळली. (An unknown bag was found at the railway station.)

काल रात्री एक अनोळखी व्यक्ती दारात उभी होती. (Last night an unknown person was standing at the door.)

पोलिस त्या अनोळखी गुन्हेगाराचा शोध घेत आहेत. (Police are searching for that unknown criminal.)

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using अनोळखी (Anolkhi) is confusing it with the word for 'stranger' as a noun. In English, 'stranger' is a noun. In Marathi, while 'Anolkhi' can stand alone in some contexts, it is primarily an adjective. Therefore, saying 'I saw an unknown' (Me ek anolkhi pahila) is grammatically incomplete in Marathi; you should say 'Me ek anolkhi manus pahila' (I saw an unknown man). Another mistake involves the difference between 'Anolkhi' and 'Aparichit'. While they are synonyms, 'Aparichit' is more formal and Sanskrit-derived, whereas 'Anolkhi' is more common in spoken Marathi. Using 'Aparichit' in a casual conversation with a child might sound unnaturally stiff. Additionally, learners often forget that 'Anolkhi' does not mean 'weird' or 'strange' in the sense of 'odd'; for that, you would use 'vichitra'.

Noun vs Adjective: Mistake: 'To anolkhi aahe' (He is unknown). Better: 'To majhyasathi anolkhi aahe' (He is unknown to me) or 'To anolkhi manus aahe'.
Confusing with 'Odd': Mistake: Using 'Anolkhi' to mean 'weird'. Use 'Vichitra' instead. 'Anolkhi' strictly means you don't know the identity.
Pronunciation Error: Many learners pronounce the 'kh' as a simple 'k'. It is an aspirated 'kh' (like in 'Khan'), which is crucial for correct Marathi phonetics.

Incorrect: तो खूप अनोळखी वागतो. (He behaves very 'unknown' - meaning weirdly). Correct: तो खूप विचित्र वागतो. (He behaves very strangely/oddly.)

Incorrect: मी अनोळखीला भेटलो. (I met the unknown). Correct: मी एका अनोळखी व्यक्तीला भेटलो. (I met an unknown person.)

While अनोळखी (Anolkhi) is the most common word for unknown, Marathi offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific nuance you wish to convey. Understanding these differences will help you sound more like a native speaker. The most common synonym is अपरिचित (Aparichit), which is heavily used in literature and formal speeches. Another word is अज्ञात (Ajnat), which means 'anonymous' or 'unidentified', often used for authors of ancient poems or unidentified suspects in legal documents. If you want to describe someone as an 'outsider' or 'foreigner' to a group, you might use परका (Parka) or बाहेरचा (Bahercha). These words carry a social nuance of not belonging to the inner circle, whereas 'Anolkhi' simply means you don't know who they are.

Aparichit vs Anolkhi: Aparichit is formal/Sanskritized. Anolkhi is colloquial/native Marathi. Use Anolkhi with friends, Aparichit in a book review.
Ajnat (अज्ञात): Used for 'Unidentified' or 'Anonymous'. Example: 'Ajnat vasiyatnama' (An anonymous will).
Parka (परका): Means 'alien' or 'not one's own'. It has an emotional distance that 'Anolkhi' lacks.

हे शहर आता मला परके वाटते. (This city feels alien/not mine now.)

तो एक अपरिचित लेखक आहे. (He is an unfamiliar/lesser-known author.)

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"अनोळखी व्यक्तींच्या प्रवेशास बंदी आहे."

Neutre

"मला एक अनोळखी फोन आला."

Informel

"कोण आहे हा अनोळखी?"

Child friendly

"अनोळखी लोकांशी बोलू नये, बाळ."

Argot

"काय अनोळखी सारखा वागतोय?"

Le savais-tu ?

The retroflex 'L' (ळ) in 'Anolkhi' is a signature sound of Marathi that is absent in Hindi, making this word a great way to practice distinct Marathi phonetics.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ə.noːɭ.kʰiː/

US /ə.noʊl.kiː/

The stress is slightly on the second syllable 'no'.

Rime avec

ओळखी (Olkhichi) पालखी (Palkhi) सारखी (Sarkhi) पारखी (Parkhi) नारखी (Narkhi) सुरखी (Surkhi) मुलखी (Mulkhi) शिलखी (Shilkhi)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k' (Anolki).
Using a standard 'L' instead of the Marathi retroflex 'L' (ळ).
Shortening the final 'i' sound.
Mispronouncing 'o' as 'aw'.
Missing the nasalization if any (though 'Anolkhi' is not nasalized, some dialects might add it).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to read once you know the retroflex 'L'.

Écriture 3/5

The combination of 'L' and 'kh' might take practice.

Expression orale 3/5

Requires correct aspiration of 'kh' and retroflex 'L'.

Écoute 2/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to pick out.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

ओळख (Olakh) माणूस (Manus) नाही (Nahi) आहे (Aahe) व्यक्ती (Vyakti)

Apprends ensuite

अपरिचित (Aparichit) विचित्र (Vichitra) सावध (Savadh) धोका (Dhoka) विश्वास (Vishwas)

Avancé

अनामिक (Anamik) अनाम (Anam) गूढ (Gudh) रहस्य (Rahasya)

Grammaire à connaître

Adjective Placement

Adjectives like 'Anolkhi' always come before the noun. 'Anolkhi manus' is correct, 'Manus anolkhi' is used only for emphasis.

Negation with 'A-'

The prefix 'A-' is used to negate meanings. Example: Parichit -> Aparichit, Shuddh -> Ashuddh.

Oblique Case

When a noun takes a suffix, the adjective might change if it ends in 'a'. Since 'Anolkhi' ends in 'i', it usually stays the same: 'Anolkhi mansala'.

Gender Agreement

Adjectives ending in 'i' are often indeclinable for gender. 'Anolkhi mulga' (masc), 'Anolkhi mulgi' (fem).

Pluralization

In Marathi, adjectives ending in 'i' do not change for plural nouns. 'Anolkhi lok' (unknown people).

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Exemples par niveau

तो अनोळखी माणूस आहे.

He is an unknown man.

Simple Subject + Adjective + Noun structure.

अनोळखी लोकांशी बोलू नको.

Don't talk to unknown people.

Imperative negative sentence.

हा नंबर अनोळखी आहे.

This number is unknown.

Predicative use of the adjective.

ती अनोळखी मुलगी कोण आहे?

Who is that unknown girl?

Interrogative sentence.

मला अनोळखी फोन आला.

I got an unknown phone (call).

Anolkhi modifying the implied 'call'.

हे अनोळखी शहर आहे.

This is an unknown city.

Demonstrative pronoun + Adjective + Noun.

अनोळखी वस्तूंना हात लावू नका.

Do not touch unknown objects.

Plural noun with postposition.

तिचे नाव अनोळखी वाटते.

Her name feels unfamiliar.

Verb 'vattne' (to feel/seem) used with adjective.

आम्ही अनोळखी रस्त्याने गेलो.

We went by an unknown road.

Instrumental case with the noun.

त्याला अनोळखी गावाची भीती वाटली.

He felt afraid of the unknown village.

Genitive case 'gavachi'.

ही अनोळखी लिपी मला समजत नाही.

I don't understand this unknown script.

Negative present tense.

अनोळखी कुत्र्यांपासून लांब राहा.

Stay away from unknown dogs.

Ablative plural 'kutryampasun'.

माझ्या घरात अनोळखी माणूस शिरला.

An unknown man entered my house.

Past tense verb 'shirla'.

ती अनोळखी भाषेत बोलत होती.

She was speaking in an unknown language.

Locative case 'bhashet'.

अनोळखी लिंकवर क्लिक करू नका.

Do not click on unknown links.

Modern digital vocabulary.

त्याने अनोळखी पाकीट पोलिसांना दिले.

He gave the unknown wallet to the police.

Transitive verb in past tense.

मला एका अनोळखी भीतीचा अनुभव आला.

I experienced an unknown fear.

Abstract noun usage.

अनोळखी वातावरणात जुळवून घेणे कठीण असते.

It is difficult to adjust in an unknown environment.

Gerund 'julvun ghene'.

तिने अनोळखी व्यक्तीला आपला पत्ता सांगितला.

She told her address to an unknown person.

Dative case 'vyaktila'.

अनोळखी लेखकाचे पुस्तक वाचायला मजा येते.

It's fun to read a book by an unknown author.

Possessive 'lekhakache'.

तो अनोळखी चेहऱ्यांच्या गर्दीत हरवला.

He got lost in a crowd of unknown faces.

Genitive plural 'cheharyanchya'.

अनोळखी नंबरवरून येणारे कॉल घेऊ नका.

Do not take calls coming from unknown numbers.

Present participle 'yenare'.

तिला अनोळखी आवाजाचा भास झाला.

She had an illusion of an unknown voice.

Noun 'bhas' meaning illusion/feeling.

अनोळखी जागेवर एकटे जाऊ नये.

One should not go alone to an unknown place.

Potential mood 'jau naye'.

अनोळखी व्यक्तीवर आंधळा विश्वास ठेवू नका.

Do not place blind trust in an unknown person.

Idiomatic phrase 'andhala vishwas'.

त्याच्या कवितेत एक अनोळखी वेदना जाणवते.

An unknown pain is felt in his poetry.

Passive sense with 'janavte'.

अनोळखी परिस्थिती हाताळण्याचे कसब त्याच्याकडे आहे.

He has the skill to handle unknown situations.

Infinitive 'hatalnyache'.

ती अनोळखी प्रदेशातील संस्कृतीचा अभ्यास करत आहे.

She is studying the culture of an unknown region.

Compound sentence structure.

अनोळखी स्रोताकडून आलेली माहिती तपासली पाहिजे.

Information from an unknown source must be verified.

Modal verb 'pahije'.

त्याच्या मनात अनोळखी शंका निर्माण झाली.

An unknown doubt arose in his mind.

Compound verb 'nirman jhale'.

अनोळखी मार्गाने प्रवास करताना सावधगिरी बाळगावी.

Caution should be exercised while traveling by unknown routes.

Formal advisory tone.

अनोळखी व्यक्तीच्या मदतीने त्याने यश मिळवले.

He achieved success with the help of an unknown person.

Instrumental usage.

माणूस स्वतःच्याच मनात अनोळखी होतो तेव्हा दुःख वाढते.

When a person becomes unknown in their own mind, sorrow increases.

Philosophical reflexive usage.

अनोळखी वाटांवर चालल्याशिवाय नवीन क्षितिजं गवसत नाहीत.

New horizons are not found without walking on unknown paths.

Metaphorical usage.

त्याच्या लेखणीत अनोळखी शब्दांची एक वेगळीच जादू आहे.

There is a unique magic of unknown words in his writing.

Highly descriptive adjective use.

अनोळखी व्यक्तींच्या दातृत्वामुळे हे रुग्णालय उभे राहिले.

This hospital was built due to the generosity of unknown individuals.

Formal causative structure.

विज्ञानासमोर अजूनही अनेक अनोळखी प्रश्न उभे आहेत.

Science still faces many unknown questions.

Abstract pluralization.

अनोळखी संस्कृतीशी संवाद साधताना पूर्वग्रह आड येऊ नयेत.

Prejudices should not interfere when communicating with an unknown culture.

Subjunctive mood.

त्याच्या डोळ्यांतील ती अनोळखी चमक काहीतरी वेगळेच सांगत होती.

That unknown spark in his eyes was telling something quite different.

Narrative past continuous.

अनोळखी वारशाचे जतन करणे ही आपली जबाबदारी आहे.

It is our responsibility to preserve unknown heritage.

Formal civic duty tone.

अस्तित्वाच्या अनोळखी डोहात उतरण्याचे धाडस मोजक्याच लोकांकडे असते.

Only a few people have the courage to descend into the unknown depths of existence.

Metaphorical 'doh' (pool/depths).

त्याच्या काव्यातील अनोळखी प्रतिमा वाचकाला अंतर्मुख करतात.

The unknown imagery in his poetry makes the reader introspective.

Causative verb 'antarmukh karne'.

अनोळखी काळाच्या उदरात काय दडले आहे, हे कोणालाच ठाऊक नसते.

No one knows what is hidden in the womb of unknown time.

Archaic/Literary 'udarat' (in the womb/belly).

अनोळखी भाषिक छटांचा अभ्यास करणे हे भाषातज्ज्ञांसाठी आव्हान असते.

Studying unknown linguistic nuances is a challenge for linguists.

Technical terminology.

त्याच्या व्यक्तिमत्त्वाचा एक अनोळखी पैलू आज समोर आला.

An unknown facet of his personality came forward today.

Abstract noun 'pailu' (facet).

अनोळखी सत्याचा शोध घेणे हाच मानवी प्रगतीचा पाया आहे.

Searching for unknown truth is the very foundation of human progress.

Philosophical assertion.

अनोळखी वास्तवाचा स्वीकार करणे हीच खरी प्रगल्भता होय.

Accepting unknown reality is true maturity.

Definition-style sentence.

अनोळखी आदिम प्रेरणांनी मानवी इतिहास घडवला आहे.

Unknown primal instincts have shaped human history.

Complex historical analysis.

Collocations courantes

अनोळखी माणूस

अनोळखी नंबर

अनोळखी जागा

अनोळखी भीती

अनोळखी शहर

अनोळखी वस्तू

अनोळखी चेहरा

अनोळखी भाषा

अनोळखी लिंक

अनोळखी आवाज

Phrases Courantes

अनोळखी व्यक्ती

अनोळखी प्रदेश

अनोळखी ओळख

अनोळखी नाते

अनोळखी वाटा

अनोळखी पाहुणा

अनोळखी स्पर्श

अनोळखी वास

अनोळखी शब्द

अनोळखी जग

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अनोळखी vs विचित्र (Vichitra)

Vichitra means 'strange' or 'weird' in behavior. Anolkhi only means 'unknown' by identity.

अनोळखी vs नवीन (Navin)

Navin means 'new'. A new car is 'navin car', but an unknown car (one you don't recognize) is 'anolkhi car'.

अनोळखी vs परका (Parka)

Parka implies someone who is not part of your family or group, often with an emotional distance.

Expressions idiomatiques

"अनोळखी वाटेने जाणे"

To take a risk or try something new and unknown.

त्याने व्यवसायात अनोळखी वाटेने जाण्याचे ठरवले.

Metaphorical

"अनोळखी चेहरा, ओळखीचा आवाज"

When you don't know the person but their voice sounds familiar.

तो माझ्यासाठी अनोळखी चेहरा होता, पण ओळखीचा आवाज होता.

Literary

"अनोळखी सागरात पोहणे"

To be in a situation where you have no experience or knowledge.

नवीन नोकरीत तो अनोळखी सागरात पोहत होता.

Metaphorical

"अनोळखी भीतीचे सावट"

A sense of dread regarding something unknown.

गावावर अनोळखी भीतीचे सावट पसरले होते.

Descriptive

"अनोळखी दारावर थाप मारणे"

To seek help from strangers or explore unknown options.

मदतीसाठी तो अनेक अनोळखी दारावर थाप मारत फिरला.

Metaphorical

"अनोळखी पाहुण्यासारखे वागणे"

To behave like a stranger in one's own home or group.

तू आज घरच्यांशी अनोळखी पाहुण्यासारखा का वागतोस?

Casual

"अनोळखी गावाची वाट"

Doing something without knowing the destination or result.

तो फक्त अनोळखी गावाची वाट धरून चालत होता.

Poetic

"अनोळखी रक्ताचे नाते"

A deep bond with someone who is not a relative.

त्यांच्यात अनोळखी रक्ताचे नाते होते.

Emotional

"अनोळखी अंधारात चाचपडणे"

To struggle in an unknown situation without guidance.

तो अजूनही अनोळखी अंधारात चाचपडत आहे.

Metaphorical

"अनोळखी वळण"

An unexpected turn in life or events.

आयुष्याने आज एक अनोळखी वळण घेतले आहे.

Literary

Facile à confondre

अनोळखी vs अनोळखी vs अपरिचित

Both mean unknown.

Anolkhi is common/spoken; Aparichit is formal/literary.

Casual: To anolkhi aahe. Formal: To ek aparichit vyakti aahe.

अनोळखी vs अनोळखी vs अज्ञात

Both mean unknown.

Ajnat is specifically for 'unidentified' or 'anonymous'.

Ajnat gunhegar (Unidentified criminal).

अनोळखी vs अनोळखी vs वेगळा

Both can describe something not seen before.

Vegla means 'different'.

He gaanne vegale aahe (This song is different).

अनोळखी vs अनोळखी vs लांबचा

Sometimes strangers are from far away.

Lambcha means 'from a distance' or 'far'.

To lambcha pahuna aahe (He is a distant relative/guest).

अनोळखी vs अनोळखी vs गुप्त

Unknown things can be secret.

Gupta means 'secret' or 'hidden'.

Ha gupta rasta aahe (This is a secret road).

Structures de phrases

हा/ही [Noun] अनोळखी आहे.

हा रस्ता अनोळखी आहे.

तो/ती अनोळखी [Noun] आहे.

ती अनोळखी मुलगी आहे.

मला अनोळखी [Noun] ची भीती वाटते.

मला अनोळखी कुत्र्यांची भीती वाटते.

एका अनोळखी [Noun] ने मला मदत केली.

एका अनोळखी माणसाने मला मदत केली.

मी अनोळखी [Noun] कडे गेलो.

मी अनोळखी गावाकडे गेलो.

अनोळखी [Noun] वर विश्वास ठेवू नका.

अनोळखी लोकांवर विश्वास ठेवू नका.

[Noun] अनोळखी वाटू लागले आहे.

घर आता अनोळखी वाटू लागले आहे.

अनोळखी [Noun] च्या उदरात...

अनोळखी काळाच्या उदरात...

Famille de mots

Noms

ओळख (Olakh) Identity/Recognition

ओळखपत्र (Olakhpatra) Identity Card

Verbes

ओळखणे (Olakhne) To recognize/identify

ओळख करून देणे (Olakh karun dene) To introduce

Adjectifs

ओळखीचा (Olkhicha) Familiar/Known

अनोळखी (Anolkhi) Unknown/Stranger

Apparenté

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in both spoken and written Marathi.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'Anolkhi' as a noun. → Anolkhi manus / Anolkhi vyakti.
In English 'stranger' is a noun, but in Marathi 'Anolkhi' is primarily an adjective.
Pronouncing 'kh' as 'k'. → Anolkhi (with breath).
The 'kh' is aspirated. Saying 'Anolki' sounds incorrect to native ears.
Using 'Anolkhi' for 'weird'. → Vichitra.
If someone is acting weirdly, they are 'vichitra', not 'anolkhi'.
Changing 'Anolkhi' to 'Anolkhe'. → Anolkhi stays Anolkhi.
Learners often try to pluralize adjectives, but 'Anolkhi' is indeclinable in this way.
Confusing 'Anolkhi' with 'Navin'. → Navin (New) vs Anolkhi (Unknown).
A new book is 'navin', but a book by an author you don't know is 'anolkhi'.

Astuces

Keep it Simple

Don't worry about changing the ending of 'Anolkhi'; it stays the same for most nouns.

The Retroflex L

Practice the 'L' (ळ) separately. It’s like saying 'L' but with the tongue curled back.

Pair with Vyakti

To sound more natural, use 'Anolkhi vyakti' instead of just 'Anolkhi' when talking about a person.

Phone Safety

Always use 'Anolkhi number' when talking about spam calls.

A- Prefix

Remember that 'A-' at the start often means 'Not'. This helps you decode other Marathi words too.

Hospitality

Even if someone is 'Anolkhi', Marathi culture encourages being polite while remaining cautious.

Railway Practice

Listen to announcements at Pune or Mumbai stations to hear 'Anolkhi' in action.

Not Just People

Use it for 'unfamiliar smells' or 'unknown tastes' to expand your descriptive range.

No-Identity

Think: 'An' (No) + 'Olkh' (Identity). No identity = Unknown.

Formal Shift

When you want to sound more educated, try using 'Aparichit' in your writing.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'A' as 'Absent' and 'Olakh' as 'Old Acquaintance'. So, Anolkhi is an 'Absent Old Acquaintance' - someone you don't know!

Association visuelle

Imagine a person wearing a mask. You can't see their face, so they are 'Anolkhi'.

Word Web

Stranger Unknown Unfamiliar Mystery Safety Phone Number New Place Identity

Défi

Try to identify three things in your room right now that were 'Anolkhi' to you five years ago, and say 'He majhyasathi anolkhi hote' (These were unknown to me).

Origine du mot

Derived from the Marathi root 'Olakh' (recognition) with the privative prefix 'A-'. 'Olakh' itself traces back to the Sanskrit 'Upalakshana' (characteristic/mark) or 'Pratyabhijna' (recognition) through Middle Indo-Aryan developments.

Sens originel : The state of being without a mark or recognition.

Indo-Aryan

Contexte culturel

Avoid using 'Anolkhi' to refer to someone's social status; it only refers to your personal recognition of them.

Similar to 'Stranger' in English, but 'Anolkhi' is more frequently used as an adjective for inanimate objects like phone numbers or roads than 'Stranger' is.

The movie 'Aparichit' (though a dubbed title) deals with the theme of an unknown persona. Marathi suspense novels by writers like Baburao Arnalkar often feature 'Anolkhi' characters. Public service posters in Maharashtra State Transport (ST) buses.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Phone Calls

अनोळखी नंबर (Unknown number)
अनोळखी कॉल (Unknown call)
नंबर ओळखीचा नाही (Number is not familiar)
ब्लॉक करा (Block it)

Travel

अनोळखी रस्ता (Unknown road)
अनोळखी शहर (Unknown city)
रस्ता चुकला (Lost the way)
पत्ता विचारणे (Asking for address)

Safety

सावध राहा (Be careful)
हात लावू नका (Don't touch)
पोलिसांना सांगा (Tell the police)
अनोळखी वस्तू (Unknown object)

Social

हा कोण आहे? (Who is this?)
मी याला ओळखत नाही (I don't know him)
पहिली भेट (First meeting)
नवीन मित्र (New friend)

Digital

अनोळखी ईमेल (Unknown email)
पासवर्ड (Password)
हॅकिंग (Hacking)
सुरक्षितता (Security)

Amorces de conversation

"तुम्हाला कधी अनोळखी नंबरवरून फोन आला आहे का? (Have you ever received a call from an unknown number?)"

"अनोळखी शहरात फिरायला तुम्हाला आवडते का? (Do you like wandering in unknown cities?)"

"तुम्ही कधी एखाद्या अनोळखी व्यक्तीची मदत केली आहे का? (Have you ever helped an unknown person?)"

"अनोळखी खाणे ट्राय करायला तुम्हाला भीती वाटते का? (Are you afraid to try unknown food?)"

"तुमच्या आयुष्यातील सर्वात अनोळखी अनुभव कोणता? (What is the most unknown/strange experience of your life?)"

Sujets d'écriture

एका अनोळखी शहरात हरवल्याचा तुमचा अनुभव लिहा. (Write about your experience of being lost in an unknown city.)

जर एखादी अनोळखी व्यक्ती तुमच्या घरी आली, तर तुम्ही काय कराल? (If an unknown person came to your house, what would you do?)

अनोळखी भीती आणि तिला सामोरे जाण्याचे मार्ग यावर तुमचे विचार लिहा. (Write your thoughts on unknown fear and ways to face it.)

एका अनोळखी पाहुण्याबद्दल लघुकथा लिहा. (Write a short story about an unknown guest.)

तुम्हाला एखादी अनोळखी भाषा शिकताना कसे वाटते? (How do you feel while learning an unknown language?)

Questions fréquentes

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Yes, until you know them well, they are 'Anolkhi'. Once you know them, they become 'Olkhiche'.

No, it is a neutral descriptive word. However, calling someone 'Anolkhi' to their face might be slightly distancing; it's better used to describe them to others.

No, unlike 'Olkhicha' which becomes 'Olkhichi', 'Anolkhi' remains the same. Example: 'Anolkhi mulga' and 'Anolkhi mulgi'.

There isn't a direct rhyme, but we say 'Anolkhi lokansun savadh raha' (Stay careful of unknown people).

Generally, 'Samajnya palikadche' (beyond understanding) is used, but 'Anolkhi' can be used for an unfamiliar language or script.

The most direct opposite is 'Olkhicha' (familiar/known).

Usually 'Ajnat' or 'Anamik' is better for 'Anonymous', but 'Anolkhi' works for 'an unknown person'.

It is a retroflex ळ. It requires practice for English speakers as it doesn't exist in English.

No, for that, you use 'Ajnat rashi'.

Yes, very often! It's used to describe mysterious lovers or unknown paths in life.

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