मतलब
Warning someone to be watchful.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Marathi weddings, the word 'Sāvdhān' is used as a ritualistic warning to the couple that their lives are about to change forever. The Mumbai Local train announcements are the most frequent place you will hear this phrase, warning millions of commuters daily. The concept of 'Sāvadha-paṇā' was a key military virtue for Shivaji Maharaj's soldiers, emphasizing constant vigilance against the enemy. With the rise of UPI and digital payments, 'सावध राहा' is now the slogan for many anti-fraud campaigns in Maharashtra.
The 'dh' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'dh' in 'Sāvadha' clearly. If you say 'Sāva-da', it sounds like a different, non-existent word.
Don't over-use
If you say this too often in safe situations, you might sound like a 'worry-wart' (भिभ्या).
मतलब
Warning someone to be watchful.
The 'dh' sound
Make sure to pronounce the 'dh' in 'Sāvadha' clearly. If you say 'Sāva-da', it sounds like a different, non-existent word.
Don't over-use
If you say this too often in safe situations, you might sound like a 'worry-wart' (भिभ्या).
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'Rāhā' (plural) for anyone older than you, even by a few years, to show respect.
The Wedding Context
If you hear 'Sāvdhān' at a wedding, don't look for danger! It's just the signal for the ceremony to proceed.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'राहणे'.
अनोळखी लोकांशी बोलताना सावध ______.
The standard expression is 'सावध राहा'.
Which phrase is best for a railway announcement?
कृपया सामानाबाबत ______.
Public announcements use 'सावध राहा' to warn about safety/security.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A friend is about to step on a banana peel.
Immediate physical danger requires a warning like 'सावध राह'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी रात्री उशिरा घरी जाणार आहे. B: ठीक आहे, पण ______.
Traveling late at night involves potential risks, so 'stay alert' is the best advice.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Sāvadha vs Kāḷajī
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासअनोळखी लोकांशी बोलताना सावध ______.
The standard expression is 'सावध राहा'.
कृपया सामानाबाबत ______.
Public announcements use 'सावध राहा' to warn about safety/security.
Situation: A friend is about to step on a banana peel.
Immediate physical danger requires a warning like 'सावध राह'.
A: मी रात्री उशिरा घरी जाणार आहे. B: ठीक आहे, पण ______.
Traveling late at night involves potential risks, so 'stay alert' is the best advice.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालIt is neutral. It can be used in both formal announcements and informal advice to friends.
'Sāvdhān' is a command meaning 'Attention!', while 'Sāvadha' is an adjective meaning 'alert'.
No, for health, use 'काळजी घ्या' (Take care).
Use 'सावध राह' (Sāvadha rāha).
Yes, especially when warning about risky investments or untrustworthy partners.
The opposite is 'असावध' (Asāvadha), meaning careless or unalert.
To ensure passengers are aware of the gap between the train and the platform for safety.
Yes, 'सावधगिरीने गाडी चालवा' (Drive with caution) is a common variation.
No, both Marathi and Hindi derive it from Sanskrit, but the verb usage differs.
Yes, it is in the top 200 most used phrases in Marathi.
Yes, 'मी सावध होतो' (I was alert).
It is the noun form, meaning 'caution' or 'vigilance'.
Extensively, from 13th-century poetry to modern thrillers.
It is a labio-dental sound, similar to the English 'v' but softer.
संबंधित मुहावरे
काळजी घ्या
similarTake care
जपून जा
similarGo carefully
हुशार राहा
similarStay sharp
सावधगिरी बाळगा
specialized formExercise caution
डोळे उघडे ठेवा
figurativeKeep eyes open
