मतलब
Preparing food
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Traditionally, cooking was done with strict rules of 'Sowale' (ritual purity). One had to wear a specific silk or fresh cotton cloth and avoid touching anything 'impure' while cooking. In the Konkan region, 'Swayampak' almost always involves fresh coconut and 'Kokum.' The act of scraping coconut (khavane) is a prerequisite for cooking. Cooking is often done on a 'Chulha' (clay stove), which gives the food a smoky flavor. The 'Swayampak' here is centered around 'Bhakri' (flatbread) and 'Pithla' (gram flour curry). In cities like Mumbai, 'Swayampak' has become a shared responsibility. Many men now take pride in 'Swayampak karne' as a hobby or to help their partners.
The 'Self' Secret
Remember 'Swayam' means self. It helps you remember that this is something people usually do themselves at home.
Gender Trap
In the past tense (kela), don't change it for a female subject. It's always 'kela' because it refers to the masculine word 'Swayampak'.
मतलब
Preparing food
The 'Self' Secret
Remember 'Swayam' means self. It helps you remember that this is something people usually do themselves at home.
Gender Trap
In the past tense (kela), don't change it for a female subject. It's always 'kela' because it refers to the masculine word 'Swayampak'.
Sound Natural
Instead of saying 'Mi food banavto,' use 'Swayampak' to sound like a native speaker.
Complimenting
If you like someone's cooking, say 'तुमच्या हाताला चव आहे' (Your hands have taste/skill).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'Swayampak karne' in the present tense.
माझी बहीण रोज ______.
'Bahin' (sister) is feminine, so the verb must be 'karte.'
Which sentence means 'I will cook tomorrow'?
Select the future tense:
'Karnar aahe' or 'Karen' indicates the future tense.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core related terms for the kitchen.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू काय करत आहेस? B: मी किचनमध्ये ______.
If you are in the kitchen (kitchen-madhe), you are likely cooking.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Cooking vs Eating
स्वयंपाक करणे
- • In the kitchen
- • Using stove
- • Preparing food
जेवण करणे
- • At the table
- • Using spoon/hands
- • Consuming food
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासमाझी बहीण रोज ______.
'Bahin' (sister) is feminine, so the verb must be 'karte.'
Select the future tense:
'Karnar aahe' or 'Karen' indicates the future tense.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the core related terms for the kitchen.
A: तू काय करत आहेस? B: मी किचनमध्ये ______.
If you are in the kitchen (kitchen-madhe), you are likely cooking.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral. It's used in both formal writing and daily casual talk.
Yes, it covers all types of meal preparation, including baking.
'Swayampak' is the act of cooking; 'Jevan' is the meal itself.
Yes, absolutely. It is gender-neutral.
You say 'मी स्वयंपाक शिकत आहे' (Mi swayampak shikat aahe).
It is written as one word: स्वयंपाक.
In 'Hinglish' or 'Marathlish,' people do say it, but it's better to use 'Swayampak' in Marathi.
It is called a 'Swayampakghar' (Cooking-house).
Say 'मला स्वयंपाक येत नाही' (Mala swayampak yet nahi).
In very fast speech, some might just say 'Swayampak jhala' (Cooking is done).
संबंधित मुहावरे
जेवण बनवणे
similarTo make a meal
अन्न शिजवणे
specialized formTo boil/cook food
ताट वाढणे
builds onTo serve the plate
भांडी घासणे
contrastTo wash dishes
