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The Postposition 'Shejari' for Proximity (Next to)

To say 'next to', change the noun to its oblique form and attach the postposition 'shejari'.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'shejari' to describe things located next to each other by placing it after the noun.

  • Place 'shejari' after the noun: 'Ghara shejari' (Next to the house).
  • Use the oblique case for the noun if necessary: 'Majhya shejari' (Next to me).
  • It functions as a postposition, meaning it follows the object it relates to.
Noun + shejari = Next to Noun

Overview

Welcome to your next big step in Marathi! Today, we are mastering the word shejari. In English, we say next to or beside. In Marathi, we use shejari.
It is a postposition. This means it sits right after the noun. Think of it as a loyal sidekick.
It tells you exactly where something is located. Whether you are finding a cafe or describing your house, shejari is your best friend. It is simple, common, and very powerful.
Let's dive into how you can use it like a local.

How This Grammar Works

Marathi postpositions are a bit like stickers. You stick them onto the end of a word. But there is a tiny catch.
You cannot just slap shejari onto a base noun. The noun needs to change its outfit first. We call this the oblique case.
Imagine the noun is putting on a specific uniform to prepare for the postposition. Most masculine nouns ending in 'a' change to 'aa'. Many feminine nouns change to 'e' or 'i'.
It sounds tricky, but your ears will get used to the rhythm quickly. Just remember: Noun + Outfit Change + shejari.

Formation Pattern

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Creating a phrase with shejari follows a simple three-step recipe. Even native speakers follow this subconsciously every day.
2
Pick your Noun: Start with the object you are standing next to. Let's use ghar (house).
3
Change the Ending: The noun ghar becomes ghara. This is the oblique form. It prepares the word for the attachment.
4
Attach the Postposition: Add shejari directly to the end. You get gharashejari (next to the house).
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If you are using a pronoun like me, it becomes mazya. So, next to me is mazya shejari. See? It’s like building with Legos.

When To Use It

Use shejari whenever two things are physically side-by-side.
  • Giving Directions:
    The bank is next to the temple.
    (Bank mandirachya shejari aahe).
  • Socializing: Use it to tell someone where to sit.
    Sit next to me!
    (Mazya shejari basa).
  • Describing Your Neighborhood: You can talk about your neighbors. In fact, the word for neighbor in Marathi is also shejari!
  • Ordering Food:
    Keep the chutney next to the plate.
    It helps you be specific and clear.
Think of it as a proximity alert. If two things are close enough to touch or share a wall, shejari is the right choice.

When Not To Use It

Don't use shejari for everything that is near. If something is just in the general area, we use javal.
  • General Area: If a park is two blocks away, use javal (near), not shejari (next to).
  • Inside/On: If your keys are *inside* the drawer, don't use shejari. Use aat (inside).
  • Abstract Concepts: You wouldn't usually say you are next to a deadline in Marathi. Stick to physical objects for now.
It’s like a grammar traffic light. Green light for physical side-by-side objects. Red light for things far away or inside each other.

Common Mistakes

Yes, even people living in Mumbai for years trip up on these!
  • Forgetting the Oblique: Saying ghar shejari instead of gharashejari. It sounds like saying House next to instead of
    Next to the house.
  • Confusing with 'Javal': Using shejari for a shop that is actually across the street. If there is a road between them, they aren't really shejari.
  • Pronoun Mix-ups: Using mi shejari instead of mazya shejari. Remember, pronouns need their special possessive-style outfit before shejari joins the party.
Don't worry if you mess up the endings at first. People will still understand you, but getting the oblique right makes you sound like a pro!

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Let's compare shejari with its cousin, javal.
  • Shejari = Beside/Next to. Think of two books touching each other on a shelf.
  • Javal = Near/Close by. Think of a car parked somewhere on your street.
There is also samor, which means in front of. If you are at a job interview, the recruiter is samor (in front of) you, but your water glass is likely shejari (next to) you. Knowing the difference keeps you from accidentally telling someone to sit in your lap when you meant to sit next to you!

Quick FAQ

Q

Does shejari change based on gender?

No! Shejari stays exactly the same whether the noun is masculine, feminine, or neuter.

Q

Can I use it for people?

Absolutely. Mazya shejari ek mulga aahe (There is a boy next to me).

Q

Is it one word or two?

Usually, it is written as one word when attached to a noun (shaleshejari), but can be separate with pronouns (mazya shejari).

Q

Is it formal?

It is used in both casual chats and formal writing. It’s a total all-rounder!

Formation Pattern

Noun/Pronoun Postposition Result
Ghar
shejari
Ghara shejari
Shala
shejari
Shale shejari
Mi
shejari
Majhya shejari
Tu
shejari
Tujhya shejari
To
shejari
Tyachya shejari
Ti
shejari
Tichya shejari

Meanings

Indicates physical proximity or being adjacent to a person or object.

1

Physical Proximity

Located immediately beside something.

“Ghara shejari bagicha ahe.”

“Bus stop shejari dukan ahe.”

2

Social Proximity

Living or sitting near someone.

“Amhi shejari rahto.”

“To majhya shejari basla.”

Reference Table

Reference table for The Postposition 'Shejari' for Proximity (Next to)
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Noun + shejari
Ghara shejari
Negative
Noun + shejari + nahi
Ghara shejari nahi
Question
Noun + shejari + ahe ka?
Ghara shejari ahe ka?
Pronoun
Oblique + shejari
Majhya shejari
Plural
Noun + shejari
Ghara shejari

औपचारिकता का स्तर

औपचारिक
Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

Ghara shejari dukan ahe. (General statement)

तटस्थ
Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

Ghara shejari dukan ahe. (General statement)

अनौपचारिक
Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

Ghara shejari dukan ahe. (General statement)

बोलचाल
Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

Ghara shejari dukan ahe. (General statement)

Proximity Concept

shejari

Locations

  • Ghar House
  • Shala School

People

  • Mi Me
  • Ti Her
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स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

There is a shop next to the house.

2

Majhya shejari bas.

Sit next to me.

1

Bus stop shejari ek motha vruksha ahe.

There is a big tree next to the bus stop.

2

Amhi shale shejari rahto.

We live next to the school.

1

Tichya shejari baslela mulga kon ahe?

Who is the boy sitting next to her?

2

Mandir shejari ek chhota bagicha ahe.

There is a small garden next to the temple.

1

Tyanchya shejari rahnare lok khup changle ahet.

The people living next to them are very nice.

2

Station shejari parking chi soay ahe.

There is parking facility next to the station.

1

Majhya shejari baslelya vyaktine mala madat keli.

The person sitting next to me helped me.

2

Ghara shejari aslelya rikama jaget amhi jhad lavle.

We planted trees in the vacant space next to the house.

1

Tichya shejari aslelya gharatun motha avaj yet hota.

A loud noise was coming from the house next to hers.

2

Shale shejari aslelya imaratit navin karyalay suru jhale.

A new office opened in the building next to the school.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

The Postposition 'Shejari' for Proximity (Next to) बनाम Javal

Both mean proximity.

The Postposition 'Shejari' for Proximity (Next to) बनाम Madhe

Both are spatial.

The Postposition 'Shejari' for Proximity (Next to) बनाम Var

Both are spatial.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

✗

Shejari ghar

✓

Ghara shejari

Postposition must follow the noun.
✗

Mi shejari

✓

Majhya shejari

Pronoun needs oblique form.
✗

Ghar-cha shejari

✓

Ghara shejari

No extra suffix needed.
✗

Shala-cha shejari

✓

Shale shejari

Oblique form of shala is shale.
✗

Tujha shejari

✓

Tujhya shejari

Oblique form required.
✗

Shejari-la ghar

✓

Ghara shejari

Incorrect word order.
✗

Tyacha shejari

✓

Tyachya shejari

Oblique form of tyacha.
✗

Ghar shejari

✓

Ghara shejari

Noun needs oblique inflection.
✗

Shejari-madhe

✓

Shejari

Redundant preposition.
✗

Tichya shejari-cha

✓

Tichya shejari

Avoid unnecessary genitive.
✗

Majhya shejari-la

✓

Majhya shejari

Postposition is sufficient.
✗

Ghara-cha shejari-la

✓

Ghara shejari

Over-complicating the structure.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

___ shejari ___ ahe.

Majhya shejari ___ basla ahe.

___ shejari kon ahe?

Real World Usage

Giving directions very common

Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

Social seating common

Majhya shejari bas.

Real estate common

Shale shejari ghar ahe.

सभी उदाहरण देखने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें
💡

Oblique Case

Always check if your noun or pronoun needs to change form before adding 'shejari'.
⚠️

Word Order

Never put 'shejari' before the noun. It will sound incorrect to native speakers.
🎯

Context Matters

Use 'shejari' for neighbors and 'javal' for general nearby locations.

Smart Tips

Always use the oblique form (majhya, tujhya).

Mi shejari bas. → Majhya shejari bas.

Be specific with 'shejari'.

Ghar javal dukan ahe. → Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

Keep it simple.

Ghara-cha shejari-la dukan ahe. → Ghara shejari dukan ahe.

उच्चारण

/ʃe.d͡ʒə.ɾi/

Shejari

Pronounced as 'sheh-jah-ree'.

Statement

Ghara shejari dukan ahe ↓

Neutral declarative tone.

Question

Ghara shejari dukan ahe ka? ↑

Rising tone for yes/no question.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

She-jari: She is 'jari' (near) me.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine two houses holding hands. The word 'shejari' is the handshake between them.

Rhyme

Next to the house, it's ghara shejari, don't be shy, just say it clearly.

Story

I walked to my friend's house. I saw a shop next to it. I said 'Ghara shejari dukan ahe'. My friend smiled.

Word Web

GharShalaMajhyaTujhyaDukanBagicha

चैलेंज

Look at three items on your desk. Say 'X shejari Y' for each pair.

सांस्कृतिक नोट्स

Neighbors (shejari) are considered family in many communities. Using the word 'shejari' often implies a close bond.

Derived from Sanskrit roots relating to 'neighbor' (shaya).

बातचीत की शुरुआत

“

Tujhya shejari kon rahto?

“

Shale shejari kaay ahe?

“

Majhya shejari basaycha ka?

डायरी विषय

Describe your house and what is next to it.
Who sits next to you in class or work?
Write about your neighborhood.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Incorrect

सही

Incorrect

सही

Incorrect

सही

Incorrect

सही

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Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Ghara ___ dukan ahe.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: shejari
Shejari means next to.
Choose the correct sentence. बहुविकल्पी

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ghara shejari
Postposition follows the noun.
Reorder the words. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To majhya shejari basla
Standard SOV order.
Translate to Marathi. अनुवाद

Sit next to me.

Answer starts with: Maj...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Majhya shejari bas
Majhya shejari means next to me.

Score: /4

अभ्यास प्रश्न

4 exercises
Fill in the blank.

Ghara ___ dukan ahe.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: shejari
Shejari means next to.
Choose the correct sentence. बहुविकल्पी

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ghara shejari
Postposition follows the noun.
Reorder the words. Sentence Reorder

basla / shejari / majhya / to

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: To majhya shejari basla
Standard SOV order.
Translate to Marathi. अनुवाद

Sit next to me.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Majhya shejari bas
Majhya shejari means next to me.

Score: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (6)

Yes, it works for both people and objects.

No, 'shejari' remains the same.

It is neutral and used in all contexts.

People will understand, but it sounds unnatural.

No, javal is general near, shejari is specific next to.

Use it to describe your room.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

Strong

Mastered

अभ्यास करने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Al lado de

Marathi places the marker after the noun.

French high

À côté de

French is prepositional, Marathi is postpositional.

German moderate

Neben

Word order is the primary difference.

Japanese high

Tonari

Japanese uses particles like 'ni' after the location.

Arabic moderate

Bijanib

Marathi is strictly post-nominal.

Learning Path

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