मतलब
Doing work with complete dedication and love.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
There is a strong cultural emphasis on 'Pramanikpana' (honesty) in work. Doing a job half-heartedly is often seen as a lack of respect for the 'Annadata' (the one who provides food/salary). The Warkari saints taught that God is found in one's daily chores. Saint Savata Mali famously said, 'My onion, radish, and vegetables are my God.' This philosophy directly feeds into the idiom 'Jiv lavun kaam karne'. Marathi mothers often use the phrase 'Jiv lavne' to describe their bond with their children. This emotional depth is expected to be mirrored in how one treats their responsibilities. The making of a Paithani saree can take months. Weavers describe their process as 'Jiv lavun', as every thread requires emotional patience and precision.
Use it in Interviews
Marathi interviewers love this phrase. It signals that you aren't just looking for a paycheck, but you have 'Krutadnyata' (gratitude) for the work.
Don't over-use 'Jiv'
While 'Jiv' is common, using it for every tiny task (like 'Jiv lavun' eating a biscuit) sounds melodramatic. Save it for things that matter.
मतलब
Doing work with complete dedication and love.
Use it in Interviews
Marathi interviewers love this phrase. It signals that you aren't just looking for a paycheck, but you have 'Krutadnyata' (gratitude) for the work.
Don't over-use 'Jiv'
While 'Jiv' is common, using it for every tiny task (like 'Jiv lavun' eating a biscuit) sounds melodramatic. Save it for things that matter.
The 'Love' Connection
Remember that 'Jiv lavne' also means 'to love someone dearly'. When you use it for work, you are literally saying you 'love' the work like a person.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
यश मिळवण्यासाठी आपण नेहमी _________ काम केले पाहिजे.
'Jiv lavun' is the correct idiom for dedication. 'Jiv gheun' means to harass, and 'Jiv deun' means to die.
Match the person to the description of their work.
Who is working 'Jiv lavun'?
Working 'Jiv lavun' involves active effort, care, and time investment in a task.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तुझे हस्ताक्षर किती सुंदर आहे! B: धन्यवाद, मी रोज _________ सराव करतो.
Both 'Jiv lavun' and 'Man lavun' are appropriate for describing dedicated practice.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Jiv Lavun vs. Man Lavun
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासयश मिळवण्यासाठी आपण नेहमी _________ काम केले पाहिजे.
'Jiv lavun' is the correct idiom for dedication. 'Jiv gheun' means to harass, and 'Jiv deun' means to die.
Who is working 'Jiv lavun'?
Working 'Jiv lavun' involves active effort, care, and time investment in a task.
A: तुझे हस्ताक्षर किती सुंदर आहे! B: धन्यवाद, मी रोज _________ सराव करतो.
Both 'Jiv lavun' and 'Man lavun' are appropriate for describing dedicated practice.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! 'Jiv lavun abhyas karne' is a very common and positive way to describe a dedicated student.
It is slightly informal/warm. In a very formal email, you might use 'पूर्ण निष्ठेने' (with full loyalty), but 'Jiv lavun' is perfectly fine for internal team communications.
'Man lavun' is about mental focus (not being distracted). 'Jiv lavun' is about emotional passion (caring about the result).
Not directly. To say someone is NOT working hard, you'd say 'तो मनापासून काम करत नाही' (He doesn't work from the heart).
In Marathi, 'Jiv' can mean life, soul, heart, or even a person's vital energy depending on the context.
Absolutely. 'तो जीव लावून खेळला' (He played with all his heart) is very common after a tough match.
Hindi has 'Jaan laga dena', but it sounds more like 'putting in extreme physical effort' rather than the 'love/attachment' of the Marathi 'Jiv lavne'.
You can say 'मी खूप मेहनत केली' (I did a lot of hard work).
Yes. 'आम्ही जीव लावून काम केले' (We worked with all our hearts).
No, it implies being satisfied. If you are tired, you use 'Jiv jane'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
मन लावून काम करणे
similarTo work with focus/concentration.
जीव ओतून काम करणे
specialized formTo pour one's life into work.
कष्ट करणे
relatedTo work hard/toil.
हात झटकून काम करणे
contrastTo work half-heartedly or to avoid responsibility.
