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सावकाश गाडी चालवा

सवकश गड चलव

Drive slowly

意味

Giving safety instructions for driving

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文化的背景

Road safety signs in Marathi often use poetic or rhyming couplets to encourage slow driving, such as 'Vegalā āvarā, jīvālā savarā' (Control the speed, save the life). In Pune, known for its sarcastic humor (Puneri Patya), you might see signs that say 'Slow driving won't make you late, but fast driving will make you reach heaven early'. In villages, 'Gāḍī' might refer to a tractor or a motorcycle. The instruction remains the same, emphasizing caution around livestock on the road. With the rise of app-based cabs, this phrase is the #1 tool for passengers to manage their safety with drivers who are often in a hurry to complete trips.

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Use with 'Kākā'

When talking to a male driver, adding 'Kākā' (Uncle) before the phrase makes it much more effective and polite.

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Don't say 'Slowly Drive'

Avoid the English word order. In Marathi, the adverb 'Sāvakāśa' must come before the verb 'Cālavā'.

意味

Giving safety instructions for driving

💡

Use with 'Kākā'

When talking to a male driver, adding 'Kākā' (Uncle) before the phrase makes it much more effective and polite.

⚠️

Don't say 'Slowly Drive'

Avoid the English word order. In Marathi, the adverb 'Sāvakāśa' must come before the verb 'Cālavā'.

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The 'Halu' Alternative

If you forget 'Sāvakāśa', 'Halū' is your best friend. It's shorter and easier to pronounce.

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The Nod

When a driver agrees to slow down, they will often give a slight side-to-side head nod. This means 'Okay, I will'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct adverb for 'slowly'.

रस्ता खराब आहे, _______ गाडी चालवा.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश

'Sāvakāśa' means slowly, which is the correct instruction for a bad road.

Which of these is the most formal way to tell a driver to slow down?

Select the formal version:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश गाडी चालवा

The '-ā' ending in 'Cālavā' makes it formal/plural.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Situation: You are leaving your house and your mother is worried about your bike speed.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश गाडी चालव

Mothers commonly use this phrase to ensure their children's safety.

Complete the dialogue.

Passenger: काका, समोर शाळा आहे. Driver: हो, मी _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश गाडी चालवतो

The driver responds with the statement form: 'I am driving slowly'.

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4 問題
Fill in the correct adverb for 'slowly'. Fill Blank A1

रस्ता खराब आहे, _______ गाडी चालवा.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश

'Sāvakāśa' means slowly, which is the correct instruction for a bad road.

Which of these is the most formal way to tell a driver to slow down? Choose A2

Select the formal version:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश गाडी चालवा

The '-ā' ending in 'Cālavā' makes it formal/plural.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are leaving your house and your mother is worried about your bike speed.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश गाडी चालव

Mothers commonly use this phrase to ensure their children's safety.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Passenger: काका, समोर शाळा आहे. Driver: हो, मी _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: सावकाश गाडी चालवतो

The driver responds with the statement form: 'I am driving slowly'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, 'Gāḍī' is a generic term for any vehicle, including bicycles, though 'Cycle' is more common for bikes.

Yes, 'Sāvakāśa' is preferred in writing and formal instructions, while 'Halū' is very common in daily speech.

The command 'Cālavā' is gender-neutral; it stays the same whether you are talking to a man or a woman.

You can say 'Jorāt gāḍī cālavū nakā'.

Absolutely. It is the standard text on almost all speed-related road signs in Maharashtra.

No, for walking you would say 'Sāvakāśa cālā' (Walk slowly).

It means 'carefully'. 'Sambhāḷūn gāḍī cālavā' is a very common alternative.

Not if you say it politely. Adding 'Kākā' or 'Bhāū' (Brother) makes it respectful.

Add 'khūp' (very): 'Khūp sāvakāśa gāḍī cālavā'.

No, it can mean car, train, bus, or even a cart. Context tells you which one.

関連フレーズ

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हळू चालवा

synonym

Drive slowly

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सँभाळून जा

similar

Go carefully

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लवकर या

contrast

Come back soon

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वेगावर नियंत्रण ठेवा

specialized form

Keep control over speed

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थांबा

builds on

Stop

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