मतलब
Engaging in physical activity.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Talim' is a traditional gymnasium where wrestling (Kusti) is practiced. It is a sacred space where 'Vyayam' is seen as a form of worship. Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation) is a mandatory 'Vyayam' in many Marathi-medium schools to promote physical and mental health. Modern gyms in cities like Pune are social hubs. The phrase 'Vyayam karne' is now often mixed with English fitness terminology. Physical fitness was crucial for the guerrilla warfare (Ganimi Kava) of the Marathas. 'Vyayam' was a part of every soldier's life. During festivals like 'Nag Panchami', traditional sports and 'Vyayam' displays are common in rural areas.
Use 'Karne' correctly
Always remember to conjugate 'Karne' based on who is doing the exercise. 'Me karto' (I do), 'To karto' (He does), 'Ti karte' (She does).
Don't say 'Ghene'
Avoid saying 'Vyayam ghene'. It sounds like you are 'taking' a physical object called exercise, which is incorrect in Marathi.
मतलब
Engaging in physical activity.
Use 'Karne' correctly
Always remember to conjugate 'Karne' based on who is doing the exercise. 'Me karto' (I do), 'To karto' (He does), 'Ti karte' (She does).
Don't say 'Ghene'
Avoid saying 'Vyayam ghene'. It sounds like you are 'taking' a physical object called exercise, which is incorrect in Marathi.
Specific Exercises
If you want to sound more natural, specify the exercise: 'Chalnyacha vyayam' (Walking exercise) or 'Pohnyacha vyayam' (Swimming exercise).
Suryanamaskar
Mentioning 'Suryanamaskar' as your 'Vyayam' is a great conversation starter with older Marathi speakers; they highly respect it.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'karne' in the present tense.
मी रोज सकाळी व्यायाम ______.
For 'Me' (I) in the present tense, 'karto' is used for males (and 'karte' for females).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In Marathi, the correct collocation is 'Vyayam karne'.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic vocabulary words related to the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Doctor: तुम्ही व्यायाम करता का? Patient: हो, मी रोज ______.
The patient is answering the doctor's question about exercise.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Sentence: 'आज पायांचा व्यायाम करायचा आहे.'
Talking about specific body part exercises happens at the gym.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
व्यायामाचे प्रकार (Types of Exercise)
मैदानी (Outdoor)
- • धावणे (Running)
- • चालणे (Walking)
- • पोहणे (Swimming)
जिम (Gym)
- • वजन उचलणे (Weightlifting)
- • कसरत (Gymnastics)
योगा (Yoga)
- • सूर्यनमस्कार (Sun Salutation)
- • प्राणायाम (Breathing)
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यासमी रोज सकाळी व्यायाम ______.
For 'Me' (I) in the present tense, 'karto' is used for males (and 'karte' for females).
Choose the correct sentence:
In Marathi, the correct collocation is 'Vyayam karne'.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are basic vocabulary words related to the phrase.
Doctor: तुम्ही व्यायाम करता का? Patient: हो, मी रोज ______.
The patient is answering the doctor's question about exercise.
Sentence: 'आज पायांचा व्यायाम करायचा आहे.'
Talking about specific body part exercises happens at the gym.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवाल'Vyayam' is a masculine noun. This is why we say 'Vyayam kela' (past tense) and not 'Vyayam keli'.
Yes, but you must specify 'Mansik vyayam' (mental exercise). Otherwise, people will assume you mean physical activity.
'Vyayam' is a general term for exercise. 'Kasrat' usually implies more intense, acrobatic, or difficult physical training.
You say 'Me vyayam karayla janar aahe.'
Yes, in urban areas, 'Workout karne' is very common, but 'Vyayam karne' is the proper Marathi term.
You say 'Mala vyayam karayla avadte.'
No, for football you should use 'Khelne' (to play). You can say football is a 'type' of exercise, but you don't 'do' football vyayam.
It is the Marathi word for a gym or gymnasium.
Ask: 'Tu aaj vyayam kelas ka?' (to a friend) or 'Tumhi aaj vyayam kela ka?' (formal).
Yes, it is the standard formal and neutral term for exercise in all Marathi literature and media.
Generally, yes. Yoga is often referred to as 'Yog-vyayam' or simply 'Yoga'.
There isn't a single word, but 'Vyayam na karne' (not doing exercise) or 'Alas karne' (being lazy) are common opposites.
संबंधित मुहावरे
कसरत करणे
synonymTo do gymnastics or vigorous exercise
योगासने करणे
specialized formTo do Yoga postures
सराव करणे
similarTo practice
शरीर कमावणे
builds onTo build a body/physique
आळस झटकणे
contrastTo shake off laziness
