B1 Expression ニュートラル

खरं सांगायचं तर...

खर सगयच तर

To tell the truth...

意味

Used when starting to speak honestly about something.

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文化的背景

In Marathi culture, direct eye contact while saying 'खरं सांगायचं तर' emphasizes your sincerity. It is a sign of respect for the listener. Punekars often use this phrase with a hint of sarcasm or to preface a 'harsh truth' about the city's traffic or weather. In Marathi-speaking offices, this phrase is used to 'manage up'—giving honest feedback to a boss without sounding rebellious. Famous authors like P.L. Deshpande used this phrase to create a bond of trust with the reader, making the writing feel like a personal chat.

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The Pause

Always add a tiny pause after 'tar' for maximum impact. It builds anticipation for your honest opinion.

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Don't Overuse

If you use it in every sentence, you might sound like you're trying too hard to be believable.

意味

Used when starting to speak honestly about something.

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The Pause

Always add a tiny pause after 'tar' for maximum impact. It builds anticipation for your honest opinion.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use it in every sentence, you might sound like you're trying too hard to be believable.

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Softening Blows

Use this phrase before giving a negative review to a friend's work to show you still value their effort.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

खरं ________ तर, मला हा चित्रपट आवडला नाही.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सांगायचं

'सांगायचं' is the correct potential participle form used in this idiom.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Someone asks if you liked their expensive but ugly painting.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खरं सांगायचं तर, हे चित्र खूपच वेगळं आहे (आणि मला ते समजलं नाही).

This is a classic 'polite honesty' use of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: तू माझ्यावर रागावला आहेस का? B: ________, हो, मला तुझं वागणं आवडलं नाही.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खरं सांगायचं तर

The speaker is admitting a difficult truth, making this the perfect phrase.

Which of these is the most common short form of the phrase?

Short form of 'खरं सांगायचं तर':

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खरं तर

'Khara tar' is the standard shortened version used in fast speech.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

खरं ________ तर, मला हा चित्रपट आवडला नाही.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सांगायचं

'सांगायचं' is the correct potential participle form used in this idiom.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: Someone asks if you liked their expensive but ugly painting.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खरं सांगायचं तर, हे चित्र खूपच वेगळं आहे (आणि मला ते समजलं नाही).

This is a classic 'polite honesty' use of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: तू माझ्यावर रागावला आहेस का? B: ________, हो, मला तुझं वागणं आवडलं नाही.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खरं सांगायचं तर

The speaker is admitting a difficult truth, making this the perfect phrase.

Which of these is the most common short form of the phrase? Choose B1

Short form of 'खरं सांगायचं तर':

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खरं तर

'Khara tar' is the standard shortened version used in fast speech.

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よくある質問

5 問

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional setting to introduce a sincere opinion or feedback.

Almost. 'Khara tar' is shorter and often means 'Actually'. 'Khara sangaycha tar' is more deliberate and emphasizes the act of being honest.

No. Because it refers to the abstract 'truth' (neuter), the phrase remains 'sangaycha' for everyone.

No, it's actually a way to be polite while being honest. It prepares the listener for a potentially difficult statement.

No, it is almost always used as a sentence starter or a bridge between two clauses.

関連フレーズ

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खरं तर

synonym

Actually / In fact

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प्रामाणिकपणे

similar

Honestly / Sincerely

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खोटं कशाला सांगू?

similar

Why should I lie?

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मुळात

builds on

Basically / Fundamentally

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