मतलब
Describing a cold weather condition.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Winter is the time for 'Gulabi Thandi' (Rosy Cold). It's considered the best time for weddings and traveling because the weather is pleasant, not harsh. Pune is famous for its morning 'Thandi'. You will see many people going for morning walks on JM Road or hills like Vetal Tekdi, all wearing monkey caps. Farmers celebrate the cold weather with 'Hurda' parties, where they roast fresh grain in pits of coal. The phrase is often a precursor to an invitation. Mumbaikars are not used to cold. Even if the temperature drops to 18°C, you will hear everyone saying 'आज खूप थंडी आहे' while wearing heavy woolens that would be used for sub-zero temperatures elsewhere.
The 'Na' Tag
Add 'na?' at the end (आज खूप थंडी आहे, ना?) to turn it into a question and invite agreement. It's the most natural way to start a conversation.
Thand vs Thandi
Don't say 'Aaj khup thand aahe'. While people will understand you, it sounds like you're saying 'Today is a cold object'.
मतलब
Describing a cold weather condition.
The 'Na' Tag
Add 'na?' at the end (आज खूप थंडी आहे, ना?) to turn it into a question and invite agreement. It's the most natural way to start a conversation.
Thand vs Thandi
Don't say 'Aaj khup thand aahe'. While people will understand you, it sounds like you're saying 'Today is a cold object'.
Intensity
If it's really freezing, replace 'khup' with 'लय' (lay) in informal settings (Western Maharashtra) to sound like a local: 'आज लय थंडी आहे!'
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very cold today'.
आज ______ थंडी आहे.
'Khup' is the correct adverb for 'very' or 'much' in this context.
Which sentence is the correct way to describe the weather?
Select the correct sentence:
Option B follows the correct word order and uses the noun 'thandi' for weather.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहेर हवामान कसे आहे? B: ___________, स्वेटर घालून जा.
The advice to wear a sweater implies that it is cold.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You see someone shivering in January.
Shivering in January is a clear sign of cold weather.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Winter Essentials in Maharashtra
Clothing
- • स्वेटर (Sweater)
- • मफलर (Muffler)
- • टोपी (Cap)
Food
- • गरम चहा (Hot Tea)
- • भजी (Fritters)
- • हुरडा (Roasted Grain)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासआज ______ थंडी आहे.
'Khup' is the correct adverb for 'very' or 'much' in this context.
Select the correct sentence:
Option B follows the correct word order and uses the noun 'thandi' for weather.
A: बाहेर हवामान कसे आहे? B: ___________, स्वेटर घालून जा.
The advice to wear a sweater implies that it is cold.
Situation: You see someone shivering in January.
Shivering in January is a clear sign of cold weather.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, you can say 'या खोलीत खूप थंडी आहे' (It is very cold in this room).
No, you can use 'खूप' (khup), 'फार' (far), or 'अतिशय' (atishay). 'Khup' is the most common.
Use 'थंडी वाढत आहे' (Thandi vadhat aahe).
It refers to the pleasant, mild cold of early winter that makes your skin feel fresh.
संबंधित मुहावरे
गारवा आहे
similarThere is a cool breeze.
कडाक्याची थंडी
specialized formBiting/Extreme cold.
थंडी वाजणे
builds onTo feel cold.
ऊन पडले आहे
contrastIt is sunny.
