मतलब
Giving credit or praising
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In a Baithak, silence is actually considered rude. If you don't 'give Dad' (by saying Wah!), the singer might think you aren't enjoying the music. It's a dialogue between the artist and the listener. Punekars are known for being 'Chokhandal' (fastidious). Receiving 'Dad' from a Pune audience is considered the ultimate validation for any Marathi artist. During a 'Nandi' (opening prayer song) or a powerful monologue, the audience often interrupts with applause. This specific moment of interruption is the peak of 'giving Dad'. In folk arts like Tamasha, 'Dad' is often given in the form of 'Vel' (money thrown on stage) or loud whistles. It's more energetic and raw.
Use it for Wit
Don't just use it for music. If someone makes a smart comment, say 'दाद दिली तुला!' to sound very native.
Check the Gender
Remember 'Dad' is feminine. Always say 'Dad dili' (past) or 'Dad dete' (present feminine).
मतलब
Giving credit or praising
Use it for Wit
Don't just use it for music. If someone makes a smart comment, say 'दाद दिली तुला!' to sound very native.
Check the Gender
Remember 'Dad' is feminine. Always say 'Dad dili' (past) or 'Dad dete' (present feminine).
The 'Wah' Factor
In a Marathi context, 'Dad' is often vocal. Don't be afraid to say 'Wah!' while giving Dad.
Social Currency
Giving 'Dad' is a way to build rapport. It shows you are paying attention and value the other person's effort.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'दाद देणे'.
प्रेक्षकांनी जादूगाराच्या खेळाला खूप ______.
Since 'दाद' is a feminine noun, the past tense verb must be 'दिली'.
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'दाद देणे'?
In which of these scenarios would you use the phrase?
'दाद देणे' is used to acknowledge talent or achievement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: कालचे नाटक तुला कसे वाटले? B: खूपच छान! सर्व लोकांनी कलाकारांना ______.
'दाद दिली' (gave praise) fits the context of a play.
Match the intensity of 'Dad' to the situation.
Match: 1. भरभरून दाद (Generous praise) | 2. दाद द्यावी लागेल (Must give credit) | 3. दाद मिळाली (Received praise)
Generous praise for a world record, 'must give credit' for a clever answer, and 'received praise' for the singer.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Praise vs. Justice
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासप्रेक्षकांनी जादूगाराच्या खेळाला खूप ______.
Since 'दाद' is a feminine noun, the past tense verb must be 'दिली'.
In which of these scenarios would you use the phrase?
'दाद देणे' is used to acknowledge talent or achievement.
A: कालचे नाटक तुला कसे वाटले? B: खूपच छान! सर्व लोकांनी कलाकारांना ______.
'दाद दिली' (gave praise) fits the context of a play.
Match: 1. भरभरून दाद (Generous praise) | 2. दाद द्यावी लागेल (Must give credit) | 3. दाद मिळाली (Received praise)
Generous praise for a world record, 'must give credit' for a clever answer, and 'received praise' for the singer.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo! In Marathi, 'Dad' (दाद) means appreciation/justice. The word for father is 'Baba' or 'Vadila'.
Yes, if the food is exceptionally good, you can say 'तुझ्या सुगरणपणाला दाद द्यावी लागेल' (Must praise your cooking skills).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a newspaper article.
'Stuti' is general praise. 'Dad' is specifically a response to a performance or a clever act.
आम्ही दाद दिली (We gave praise). The verb 'dili' stays feminine to match 'Dad'.
Not really. 'Dad' is usually for human effort or talent. For a sunset, use 'सुंदर' (beautiful).
Yes, 'Daad dena' is very common in Hindi and Urdu with the same meaning.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. It must be 'Dad de'.
You would say 'मला दाद मिळाली नाही'.
Yes, you can use it to appreciate the company's achievements or the interviewer's question.
Often, but not always. It can be a verbal comment, a nod, or a written review.
Extremely common. You will hear it in almost every Marathi talent show on TV.
संबंधित मुहावरे
कौतुक करणे
synonymTo admire or appreciate
प्रशंसा करणे
synonymTo praise
शाबासकी देणे
similarTo give a pat on the back
वाखाणणे
similarTo extol or laud
दुर्लक्ष करणे
contrastTo ignore
नाक मुरडणे
contrastTo turn up one's nose
