मतलब
Used for someone who has no initiative.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
There is a strong tradition of 'Vyavaharchaturya' (practical wisdom). Being a Sangkame is seen as a lack of this essential life skill. In the 'Oxford of the East', intellectual independence is highly prized. 'Sangkamya' is a common insult for mediocre engineers. Famous humorist P.L. Deshpande often created characters who were 'Sangkame' to highlight the absurdity of bureaucracy. In farming, a 'Sangkamya' helper is considered a liability because they won't notice if the crops need water unless told.
Don't use for your boss
Even if they are passive, calling a superior a 'Sangkame' is highly offensive.
Use the '-ya' for emphasis
Calling someone 'Sangkamya' (singular) sounds more like a personal jab than 'Sangkame'.
मतलब
Used for someone who has no initiative.
Don't use for your boss
Even if they are passive, calling a superior a 'Sangkame' is highly offensive.
Use the '-ya' for emphasis
Calling someone 'Sangkamya' (singular) sounds more like a personal jab than 'Sangkame'.
Common in Pune
You will hear this word very often in Pune's sarcastic 'Puneri Patya' (signboards).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word.
तो स्वतःहून काहीच करत नाही, तो एक नंबरचा _______ आहे.
The sentence describes someone who does nothing on their own, which fits the definition of 'Sangkamya'.
Which of these people is a 'Sangkame'?
Who is a Sangkame?
A Sangkame knows what needs to be done but waits for an explicit order.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your roommate sees the sink is full but doesn't wash the dishes until you ask.
Option B expresses the frustration typical of dealing with a Sangkame.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Types of Workers in Marathi Slang
The Good
- • कष्टाळू (Hardworking)
- • पुढाकार घेणारा (Initiative taker)
The Passive
- • सांगकाम्या (Order-taker)
- • होयबा (Yes-man)
The Lazy
- • ऐदी (Lazy)
- • कामचुकार (Work-dodger)
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासतो स्वतःहून काहीच करत नाही, तो एक नंबरचा _______ आहे.
The sentence describes someone who does nothing on their own, which fits the definition of 'Sangkamya'.
Who is a Sangkame?
A Sangkame knows what needs to be done but waits for an explicit order.
Situation: Your roommate sees the sink is full but doesn't wash the dishes until you ask.
Option B expresses the frustration typical of dealing with a Sangkame.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's not a swear word, but it is an insult. It's like calling someone 'brainless' or a 'drone'.
Technically, the feminine is 'Sangkami', but 'Sangkame' is often used for any gender in a general sense.
The opposite is 'Pudhakar ghenara' (one who takes initiative) or 'Kashṭāḷū' (hardworking).
No, it's strictly informal/slang. In formal writing, use 'निष्क्रिय' (passive).
In Marathi, the plural form is often used as a general category for the 'type' of person.
No, it's specifically for humans who *act* like machines.
Yes, it's used across Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune.
It's a nasal sound (Anusvara). Your tongue shouldn't touch the roof of your mouth.
Yes, it's very common for siblings to call each other this when one isn't helping.
Not necessarily. It implies they are 'mentally lazy' or avoiding responsibility.
संबंधित मुहावरे
होयबा
similarA yes-man.
पुढाकार
contrastInitiative.
ऐदी
similarExtremely lazy.
यंत्रवत
similarMechanical/Robot-like.
