मतलब
An intimate or very dear friend.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Friendship is often celebrated through the 'Wari' pilgrimage or local festivals where friends travel together for days, solidifying the 'javalcha' bond. In fast-paced cities, a 'जवळचा मित्र' is often the person you commute with in local trains or buses, turning shared struggle into intimacy. Friendship often involves shared agricultural work or village 'katta' (meeting spot) culture, where 'javalcha' implies lifelong loyalty. For Maharashtrians living abroad, a 'जवळचा मित्र' becomes a vital link to their roots and culture, often replacing extended family.
Gender Check
Always check the gender of the person you are talking about. 'Javalcha' for boys, 'Javalchi' for girls.
Don't Overuse
Calling everyone a 'जवळचा मित्र' makes it lose its value. Reserve it for your top 2-3 friends.
मतलब
An intimate or very dear friend.
Gender Check
Always check the gender of the person you are talking about. 'Javalcha' for boys, 'Javalchi' for girls.
Don't Overuse
Calling everyone a 'जवळचा मित्र' makes it lose its value. Reserve it for your top 2-3 friends.
The Oblique Rule
If you add 'la', 'shi', or 'cha' to the end of the phrase, change 'Javalcha' to 'Javalchya' immediately.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'जवळचा' based on the gender.
सीमा माझी ________ मैत्रीण आहे.
'मैत्रीण' is feminine singular, so 'जवळची' is the correct adjective form.
Which sentence correctly uses the oblique form?
I am going with my close friend.
Before the postposition 'सोबत', 'जवळचा' must change to 'जवळच्या'.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
Context: A childhood friend you've known since you were toddlers.
'Langoti Yaar' specifically refers to childhood friends.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: तू त्याला तुझे पैसे का दिले? B: कारण तो माझा ________ आहे.
Trusting someone with money is a hallmark of a 'जवळचा मित्र'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्याससीमा माझी ________ मैत्रीण आहे.
'मैत्रीण' is feminine singular, so 'जवळची' is the correct adjective form.
I am going with my close friend.
Before the postposition 'सोबत', 'जवळचा' must change to 'जवळच्या'.
Context: A childhood friend you've known since you were toddlers.
'Langoti Yaar' specifically refers to childhood friends.
A: तू त्याला तुझे पैसे का दिले? B: कारण तो माझा ________ आहे.
Trusting someone with money is a hallmark of a 'जवळचा मित्र'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, you can, but it implies a platonic friendship. If you want to say 'boyfriend', use 'मुलगा मित्र' (less common) or simply 'partner'. However, many people say their partner is their 'closest friend'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or in a school essay without any problem.
The plural is 'जवळच्या मैत्रिणी' (Javalchya maitrini).
Not necessarily. It usually means they are close to your heart, even if they live in another country.
You say 'तो माझ्या जवळच्या मित्रांपैकी एक आहे.'
संबंधित मुहावरे
जीवलग मित्र
synonymA friend as dear as life.
खास मित्र
similarSpecial friend.
ओळखीचा माणूस
contrastAn acquaintance.
सखा
specialized formSoul-mate friend.
