意味
Being very polite or subservient.
文化的背景
In Maharashtra, this gesture is deeply linked to the 'Warkari' tradition where devotees stand with folded hands before the deity Vitthal. In modern Indian offices, this gesture is becoming less common as workplaces adopt more Western, egalitarian communication styles. Politicians often use this gesture during election campaigns to connect with voters and show humility. Children are taught to stand with folded hands when greeting elders as a sign of respect.
Context is Key
Always consider the power dynamic. If you are the boss, don't expect your employees to stand with folded hands.
Don't Overuse
Using this in every apology makes you sound insincere or overly dramatic.
意味
Being very polite or subservient.
Context is Key
Always consider the power dynamic. If you are the boss, don't expect your employees to stand with folded hands.
Don't Overuse
Using this in every apology makes you sound insincere or overly dramatic.
The Namaste Connection
Remember that this idiom is an extension of the Namaste gesture, which is the most common greeting in India.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
त्याने साहेबांसमोर _____ माफी मागितली.
The idiom is 'हात जोडून उभे राहणे', so 'हात जोडून उभे राहून' is the correct form.
Which situation is appropriate for this idiom?
When should you use 'हात जोडून उभे राहणे'?
The idiom implies humility and respect, which fits with asking for favors or apologizing.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'मी खूप मोठी चूक केली आहे.' B: 'मग तू _____?'
Since the person made a mistake, standing with folded hands is the expected action to show remorse.
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4 問題त्याने साहेबांसमोर _____ माफी मागितली.
The idiom is 'हात जोडून उभे राहणे', so 'हात जोडून उभे राहून' is the correct form.
When should you use 'हात जोडून उभे राहणे'?
The idiom implies humility and respect, which fits with asking for favors or apologizing.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are the standard translations.
A: 'मी खूप मोठी चूक केली आहे.' B: 'मग तू _____?'
Since the person made a mistake, standing with folded hands is the expected action to show remorse.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
10 問No, it is used in both religious and social contexts to show respect or to plead.
No, it is a physical action, not something you write in an email.
No, it is generally considered very polite and respectful.
Use 'उभी राहिली' instead of 'उभा राहिला'.
The gesture is used everywhere, but the specific Marathi phrase is unique to the language.
It might sound sarcastic or overly formal, so be careful.
You can say 'मला हात जोडून उभे राहावे लागले' (I was made to stand with folded hands).
Namaste is the greeting; this idiom describes the posture of standing while doing it.
No, it can also just mean you are showing deep respect.
Yes, use 'ते हात जोडून उभे राहिले'.
関連フレーズ
पाया पडणे
similarTo touch someone's feet
नम्रपणे विनंती करणे
synonymTo request humbly
माफी मागणे
builds onTo apologize
आदर करणे
similarTo show respect
