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महाग आहे

महग आह

It is expensive

意味

Commenting on high price.

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文化的背景

In Pune, people are known for being very careful with money. Calling something 'Mahag' is a common way to express that a shopkeeper is being unreasonable. It's almost a sport to find the most 'Kifayatshir' (economical) shop in the Peth areas. In Mumbai, 'Mahag' is most frequently used in the context of 'Bhade' (rent) and 'Real Estate'. It is a common bond between Mumbaikars to complain about how expensive the city has become. In farming communities, 'Mahag' is often used for seeds, fertilizers, and diesel. The price of these items directly affects the farmer's livelihood, making the phrase very emotionally charged. Weddings are where 'Mahag' items (jewelry, silk sarees) are displayed. However, it is considered bad luck or rude to constantly talk about how 'Mahag' the wedding was; instead, people use the word 'Thaat-Maat' (grandeur).

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Bargaining Power

When bargaining, say 'Mahag ahe' with a slightly shocked expression. It signals to the vendor that you know the market value.

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Avoid 'Mahagdi'

Don't try to make the word feminine. 'Mahag' stays 'Mahag' for everything.

意味

Commenting on high price.

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Bargaining Power

When bargaining, say 'Mahag ahe' with a slightly shocked expression. It signals to the vendor that you know the market value.

⚠️

Avoid 'Mahagdi'

Don't try to make the word feminine. 'Mahag' stays 'Mahag' for everything.

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Use 'Khup'

Adding 'Khup' (very) makes your complaint sound more authentic and natural to native ears.

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The 'Are Bapre' Combo

Combine 'Are bapre!' (Oh my!) with 'Mahag ahe' for maximum dramatic effect in a market.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (ahe/ahet).

ही सर्व खेळणी खूप महाग ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: आहेत

Since 'खेळणी' (toys) is plural, we must use 'आहेत'.

Which sentence correctly says 'The car is expensive'?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: गाडी महाग आहे.

'Mahag' does not change its form for gender.

Match the reaction to the price.

You see a gold ring costing 5 lakh rupees. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: हे महाग आहे.

Gold is generally considered expensive.

Complete the dialogue.

A: हा शर्ट कितीला आहे? B: दोन हजार रुपये. A: अरे बापरे! ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खूप महाग आहे

2000 rupees for a shirt is often considered expensive in a typical Marathi market context, especially with the 'Are bapre' exclamation.

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What can be 'Mahag'?

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Daily

  • Dudh (Milk)
  • Bhaji (Veg)
  • Petrol
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Luxury

  • Sone (Gold)
  • Heera (Diamond)
  • Gadi (Car)
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Life

  • Ghar (House)
  • Shikshan (Edu)
  • Arogya (Health)

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be' (ahe/ahet). Fill Blank A1

ही सर्व खेळणी खूप महाग ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: आहेत

Since 'खेळणी' (toys) is plural, we must use 'आहेत'.

Which sentence correctly says 'The car is expensive'? Choose A1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: गाडी महाग आहे.

'Mahag' does not change its form for gender.

Match the reaction to the price. situation_matching A1

You see a gold ring costing 5 lakh rupees. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: हे महाग आहे.

Gold is generally considered expensive.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: हा शर्ट कितीला आहे? B: दोन हजार रुपये. A: अरे बापरे! ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: खूप महाग आहे

2000 rupees for a shirt is often considered expensive in a typical Marathi market context, especially with the 'Are bapre' exclamation.

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よくある質問

12 問

No, it's only for objects or services. Using it for a person might imply they are 'high maintenance' or 'prostitutes' in very specific slang, so avoid it.

The opposite is 'Swast' (स्वस्त), which means cheap or inexpensive.

It is neutral. You can use it with a vegetable vendor or in a business meeting about project costs.

You can say 'खूप महाग' (Khup mahag) or 'फारच महाग' (Farach mahag).

The word 'Mahag' itself doesn't change, but the verb 'ahe' becomes 'ahet'.

Not really. 'Mahag' usually has a slightly negative connotation (costing too much). Use 'Mulyavan' for valuable.

You can ask 'हे इतके महाग का आहे?' (He itke mahag ka ahe?)

Yes, people often say 'Loot ahe' (It's a robbery) or 'Khisala katri' (Cut to the pocket).

'Mahagai' is the noun form meaning inflation or the general state of high prices.

Yes, metaphorically. 'Tumcha vel mahag ahe' means 'Your time is valuable/expensive'.

Yes, Hindi uses 'Mahanga' and Gujarati uses 'Monghu', all coming from the same Sanskrit root.

You say 'महाग होत आहे' (Mahag hot ahe).

関連フレーズ

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स्वस्त आहे

contrast

It is cheap

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किंमत जास्त आहे

synonym

The price is high

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परवडत नाही

builds on

Cannot afford it

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मौल्यवान

similar

Valuable

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लुटालूट

specialized form

Robbery/Overcharging

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