मतलब
Instructing someone to place an object
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Marathi speakers value 'Namratapana' (humility). Even when giving a command, using the plural 'theva' instead of 'thev' shows you are a well-bred person. In Pune, language is often very precise. You might be corrected if you use 'Te' (neuter) for a 'Khurchi' (feminine chair). In villages, the distinction between formal and informal can sometimes blur with workers who are like family, but 'theva' remains the safe, respectful default. In Mumbai, 'Bambaiya Marathi' might mix with Hindi, but 'Te tithe theva' remains the standard formal instruction in buildings and offices.
The '-ch' trick
Add '-ch' to 'tithe' (tithech) to sound like a native speaker who is very sure about where they want things.
Watch the 'th'
Marathi has two 't' sounds. For 'tithe', use the soft dental 't' (tongue against teeth), not the hard 't' like in 'Tom'.
मतलब
Instructing someone to place an object
The '-ch' trick
Add '-ch' to 'tithe' (tithech) to sound like a native speaker who is very sure about where they want things.
Watch the 'th'
Marathi has two 't' sounds. For 'tithe', use the soft dental 't' (tongue against teeth), not the hard 't' like in 'Tom'.
Politeness is free
Even if you are the boss, using 'theva' instead of 'thev' gets you much better service and respect from staff.
खुद को परखो
You are talking to your boss. How do you ask him to put the file on the table?
सर, फाईल ______.
Since you are talking to a 'Sir' (boss), you must use the honorific 'theva'.
Fill in the missing word for 'Put that there'.
ते ______ ठेवा.
'Tithe' means 'there', which completes the phrase.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'ते तिथे ठेव' (informal)?
The informal 'thev' is only appropriate for those younger than you or very close friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी हे पार्सल कुठे ठेवू? B: ______.
The most natural response to 'Where should I keep this?' is 'Keep it there'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Deictic Adverbs
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्याससर, फाईल ______.
Since you are talking to a 'Sir' (boss), you must use the honorific 'theva'.
ते ______ ठेवा.
'Tithe' means 'there', which completes the phrase.
To whom would you say 'ते तिथे ठेव' (informal)?
The informal 'thev' is only appropriate for those younger than you or very close friends.
A: मी हे पार्सल कुठे ठेवू? B: ______.
The most natural response to 'Where should I keep this?' is 'Keep it there'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालNo, 'theva' is for objects. For people, you would use 'thamba' (wait) or 'basa' (sit).
Yes, 'Te' is the neuter singular 'that'. If the object is masculine, you use 'To', and if feminine, 'Ti'.
'Tithe' is a specific spot (there), while 'Tikde' is a general direction (over there).
You say 'ते तिथे ठेवू नका' (Te tithe thevu naka).
Yes, it is used for multiple people OR as a sign of respect for one person.
Yes, if you are giving instructions in a professional email, it is perfectly fine.
Use 'Te'. It is the safest default for unknown objects or parcels.
Yes, in some contexts like 'paise theva' (save/keep money).
Change 'tithe' to 'ithe': 'ते इथे ठेवा' (Te ithe theva).
The structure is identical to Hindi 'Usko wahan rakhiye'.
You can, but it sounds very formal. Usually, you'd say 'thev'.
It's a compound verb meaning 'keep it (and be done with it)'. It's very common.
Yes, a bank deposit is called a 'thev' in Marathi.
ते टेबलावर ठेवा (Te teblavar theva).
संबंधित मुहावरे
ते तिथे ठेवून द्या
similarJust put it there and leave it.
ते तिथेच ठेवा
specialized formKeep it right there.
खाली ठेवा
similarPut it down.
बाजूला ठेवा
similarKeep it aside.
परत ठेवा
similarPut it back.
