मतलब
Used to describe intense rainfall.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Rain is celebrated through food. 'Jorat Paus' is synonymous with 'Kanda Bhaji' (onion pakoras). It's a social ritual to gather and eat fried snacks when it pours. In Mumbai, 'Jorat Paus' is a logistical challenge. It often leads to 'local train' delays, which is a major topic of conversation for millions of commuters. The Konkan coast receives some of the heaviest rain in India. Here, 'Jorat Paus' is expected and people are well-prepared with 'Irle' (traditional rain covers made of leaves). Many famous Marathi poems (like those by B.B. Borkar) describe the 'Jor' of the monsoon rain as a powerful, life-giving force that transforms the landscape.
Verb Pairing
Always pair 'Jorat Paus' with 'Pādne' (to fall) for the most natural sound.
Avoid 'Motha'
Even though 'Big rain' makes sense in English, 'Motha Paus' sounds like a child speaking in Marathi.
मतलब
Used to describe intense rainfall.
Verb Pairing
Always pair 'Jorat Paus' with 'Pādne' (to fall) for the most natural sound.
Avoid 'Motha'
Even though 'Big rain' makes sense in English, 'Motha Paus' sounds like a child speaking in Marathi.
Sound Words
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Dho-dho' instead of 'Jorat' when the rain is exceptionally loud.
The Tea Rule
Mentioning 'Chaha-Bhaji' (Tea and Fritters) alongside 'Jorat Paus' will immediately make you friends with any Marathi speaker.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
बाहेर __________ पडतोय, छत्री घेऊन जा.
'Jorat paus' is the correct collocation for rain that requires an umbrella.
Which sentence correctly explains why someone is late?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Jorat paus' is the idiomatic way to describe heavy rain as a cause for delay.
Match the weather to the activity.
If there is 'जोरात पाऊस', what should you do?
Heavy rain is the perfect time for indoor activities and tea in Marathi culture.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आज आपण पिकनिकला जायचं का? B: नको, हवामान खात्याने __________ इशारा दिला आहे.
A 'heavy rain warning' (jorat pavsacha ishara) is a reason to cancel a picnic.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
What to do during Jorat Paus
Food
- • Chaha (Tea)
- • Bhaji (Fritters)
Gear
- • Chhatri (Umbrella)
- • Raincoat
Action
- • Ghari thamba (Stay home)
- • Safe raha (Stay safe)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासबाहेर __________ पडतोय, छत्री घेऊन जा.
'Jorat paus' is the correct collocation for rain that requires an umbrella.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Jorat paus' is the idiomatic way to describe heavy rain as a cause for delay.
If there is 'जोरात पाऊस', what should you do?
Heavy rain is the perfect time for indoor activities and tea in Marathi culture.
A: आज आपण पिकनिकला जायचं का? B: नको, हवामान खात्याने __________ इशारा दिला आहे.
A 'heavy rain warning' (jorat pavsacha ishara) is a reason to cancel a picnic.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it in almost any context, from news reports to casual chats.
No. 'Vajandar' refers to physical weight (like a stone). For rain, always use 'Jorat'.
'Jorat' is common and everyday. 'Musaldhar' is more formal and implies a very heavy, steady downpour.
You say 'Jorat paus jhālā' (Heavy rain happened) or 'Jorat paus pādat hotā' (Heavy rain was falling).
Yes, typically July and August are the months of the most intense rainfall.
Yes! You can say 'Jorat dhav' (Run fast) or 'Jorat bol' (Speak loudly). It generally means 'with intensity'.
A 'Chhatri' (umbrella) or a 'Raincoat'.
Not necessarily. It just means the rain is heavy. A storm would be 'Vadal' (वादळ).
You can say 'Jorat paus thāmbālā'.
Yes, many Marathi folk and film songs use this phrase to set a romantic or dramatic mood.
Yes, 'Jorat vārā' means strong wind.
'Rimjhim paus' (drizzle) or 'Thoda paus' (a little rain).
संबंधित मुहावरे
रिमझिम पाऊस
contrastLight drizzle
मुसळधार पाऊस
synonymTorrential rain
धो-धो पाऊस
similarPouring rain
पावसाची संततधार
specialized formContinuous rain
गारांचा पाऊस
specialized formHailstorm
