मतलब
Someone with a peculiar personality.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Avaliya' is a beloved figure in Marathi literature, representing the triumph of the spirit over the mundane. P.L. Deshpande's book 'Vyakti ani Valli' is the best resource to understand this. The term shows the historical influence of Sufi mysticism on the Marathi language, where 'madness' for God was seen as the highest wisdom. In urban settings, it's often used for 'intellectual eccentrics'—people who are highly educated but live very simply or strangely. In villages, an 'Avaliya' might be someone who knows everything about local herbs or folk songs but doesn't have a 'regular' job.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to tell someone they are unique and interesting without being weird, this is the perfect word.
Gender Neutrality
While 'Manus' means man, 'Avaliya Manus' is often used for any person. However, for a woman, 'Avaliya बाई' (Bai) is more precise.
मतलब
Someone with a peculiar personality.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to tell someone they are unique and interesting without being weird, this is the perfect word.
Gender Neutrality
While 'Manus' means man, 'Avaliya Manus' is often used for any person. However, for a woman, 'Avaliya बाई' (Bai) is more precise.
Literature Link
Mentioning 'Pu La Deshpande' when using this word will make you sound like a native expert.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
माझे आजोबा खूप ________ आहेत, ते कधीही गाणी गायला लागतात.
The context of 'singing songs anytime' suggests a quirky/whimsical personality.
Which sentence uses 'अवलिया' correctly?
Select the best option:
'अवलिया' is used to describe a person's character, not an action or an object.
Match the person to the description.
A scientist who forgets to eat because he is thinking about space.
Absent-mindedness due to passion is a classic 'Avaliya' trait.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'अरे, राहुलने आपली चांगली नोकरी सोडून शेती करायचा निर्णय घेतला!' B: 'काय सांगतोस? राहुल खरोखर ________ आहे.'
Making a sudden, unconventional life change is typical of an 'Avaliya'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासमाझे आजोबा खूप ________ आहेत, ते कधीही गाणी गायला लागतात.
The context of 'singing songs anytime' suggests a quirky/whimsical personality.
Select the best option:
'अवलिया' is used to describe a person's character, not an action or an object.
A scientist who forgets to eat because he is thinking about space.
Absent-mindedness due to passion is a classic 'Avaliya' trait.
A: 'अरे, राहुलने आपली चांगली नोकरी सोडून शेती करायचा निर्णय घेतला!' B: 'काय सांगतोस? राहुल खरोखर ________ आहे.'
Making a sudden, unconventional life change is typical of an 'Avaliya'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it is generally positive and affectionate. It suggests a person is interesting and unique.
Only if you have a very friendly and informal relationship. Otherwise, it might sound disrespectful.
'Avaliya' is a personality type; 'Lari' (whimsical) is a behavior that can change.
It is common in literature and feature articles, but not in formal business letters.
The adjective 'Avaliya' stays the same; the noun 'Manus' becomes 'Manasa'.
Yes, if they have very unusual and creative habits for their age.
Yes, that is its etymological root, but the meaning has expanded in Marathi.
You can say 'ती मोठी अवलिया आहे' (Ti mothi avaliya ahe).
No, it is strictly for people or their personalities.
Describing someone's lifestyle or their reaction to a situation that defies social norms.
संबंधित मुहावरे
कलंदर माणूस
synonymA carefree, wandering soul.
लहरी माणूस
similarA whimsical person.
विक्षिप्त माणूस
similarAn eccentric person.
साधं व्यक्तिमत्व
contrastA simple, straightforward personality.
