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अवलिया माणूस

अवलय मणस

Strange/Unique person

意味

Someone with a peculiar personality.

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文化的背景

The 'Avaliya' is a beloved figure in Marathi literature, representing the triumph of the spirit over the mundane. P.L. Deshpande's book 'Vyakti ani Valli' is the best resource to understand this. The term shows the historical influence of Sufi mysticism on the Marathi language, where 'madness' for God was seen as the highest wisdom. In urban settings, it's often used for 'intellectual eccentrics'—people who are highly educated but live very simply or strangely. In villages, an 'Avaliya' might be someone who knows everything about local herbs or folk songs but doesn't have a 'regular' job.

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Use it as a compliment

If you want to tell someone they are unique and interesting without being weird, this is the perfect word.

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Gender Neutrality

While 'Manus' means man, 'Avaliya Manus' is often used for any person. However, for a woman, 'Avaliya बाई' (Bai) is more precise.

意味

Someone with a peculiar personality.

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Use it as a compliment

If you want to tell someone they are unique and interesting without being weird, this is the perfect word.

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Gender Neutrality

While 'Manus' means man, 'Avaliya Manus' is often used for any person. However, for a woman, 'Avaliya बाई' (Bai) is more precise.

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Literature Link

Mentioning 'Pu La Deshpande' when using this word will make you sound like a native expert.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

माझे आजोबा खूप ________ आहेत, ते कधीही गाणी गायला लागतात.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: अवलिया माणूस

The context of 'singing songs anytime' suggests a quirky/whimsical personality.

Which sentence uses 'अवलिया' correctly?

Select the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: तो एक अवलिया कलाकार आहे.

'अवलिया' is used to describe a person's character, not an action or an object.

Match the person to the description.

A scientist who forgets to eat because he is thinking about space.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: तो एक अवलिया माणूस आहे.

Absent-mindedness due to passion is a classic 'Avaliya' trait.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'अरे, राहुलने आपली चांगली नोकरी सोडून शेती करायचा निर्णय घेतला!' B: 'काय सांगतोस? राहुल खरोखर ________ आहे.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: अवलिया माणूस

Making a sudden, unconventional life change is typical of an 'Avaliya'.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A2

माझे आजोबा खूप ________ आहेत, ते कधीही गाणी गायला लागतात.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: अवलिया माणूस

The context of 'singing songs anytime' suggests a quirky/whimsical personality.

Which sentence uses 'अवलिया' correctly? Choose B1

Select the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: तो एक अवलिया कलाकार आहे.

'अवलिया' is used to describe a person's character, not an action or an object.

Match the person to the description. situation_matching A2

A scientist who forgets to eat because he is thinking about space.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: तो एक अवलिया माणूस आहे.

Absent-mindedness due to passion is a classic 'Avaliya' trait.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'अरे, राहुलने आपली चांगली नोकरी सोडून शेती करायचा निर्णय घेतला!' B: 'काय सांगतोस? राहुल खरोखर ________ आहे.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: अवलिया माणूस

Making a sudden, unconventional life change is typical of an 'Avaliya'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it is generally positive and affectionate. It suggests a person is interesting and unique.

Only if you have a very friendly and informal relationship. Otherwise, it might sound disrespectful.

'Avaliya' is a personality type; 'Lari' (whimsical) is a behavior that can change.

It is common in literature and feature articles, but not in formal business letters.

The adjective 'Avaliya' stays the same; the noun 'Manus' becomes 'Manasa'.

Yes, if they have very unusual and creative habits for their age.

Yes, that is its etymological root, but the meaning has expanded in Marathi.

You can say 'ती मोठी अवलिया आहे' (Ti mothi avaliya ahe).

No, it is strictly for people or their personalities.

Describing someone's lifestyle or their reaction to a situation that defies social norms.

関連フレーズ

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कलंदर माणूस

synonym

A carefree, wandering soul.

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लहरी माणूस

similar

A whimsical person.

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विक्षिप्त माणूस

similar

An eccentric person.

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साधं व्यक्तिमत्व

contrast

A simple, straightforward personality.

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