意味
Expressing high quality or satisfaction.
文化的背景
In Pune, the cultural capital, 'Uttam' is used with precision. If a Puneri person says 'Uttam', it is a genuine mark of high quality, as they are known for being tough critics. In Mumbai's Marathi-speaking corporate circles, 'Uttam' is the safe, standard word for positive reinforcement during appraisals. Critics use 'Uttam' to describe a performance that is technically sound and emotionally resonant. In rural areas, while 'Bhari' is more common, 'Uttam' is used when speaking to guests or elders to show respect and education.
The Gender Switch
Remember to change 'He' to 'Haa' for masculine objects like 'Chaha' (Tea) or 'Mulgā' (Boy). It makes you sound like a native!
Modesty Matters
If someone says 'He uttam aahe' to you, respond with a humble 'Dhanyavad' (Thank you) rather than 'I know!'
意味
Expressing high quality or satisfaction.
The Gender Switch
Remember to change 'He' to 'Haa' for masculine objects like 'Chaha' (Tea) or 'Mulgā' (Boy). It makes you sound like a native!
Modesty Matters
If someone says 'He uttam aahe' to you, respond with a humble 'Dhanyavad' (Thank you) rather than 'I know!'
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. Saying 'Uttam!' with a flat face when someone makes a mistake is a common way to be sarcastic in Marathi.
Writing Reviews
When writing a Google review for a Marathi business, starting with 'सेवा उत्तम आहे' (Service is excellent) will get you a lot of respect.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of 'This' based on the gender of the noun.
____ (Feminine) कविता उत्तम आहे.
'Kavita' (Poem) is a feminine noun in Marathi, so we use 'Hee'.
Which phrase is the most appropriate for a formal office compliment?
तुमचे काम...
'Uttam aahe' is professional and respectful. 'Ek number' is slang, and 'Thik aahe' is too mediocre.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
A: जेवण कसे वाटले? B: ____
The question asks how the food was, so 'The food is excellent' is the logical answer.
Match the phrase to the intensity of praise.
Match: 1. Good, 2. Excellent, 3. Incomparable
This shows the hierarchy of praise in Marathi.
🎉 スコア： /4
ビジュアル学習ツール
The Hierarchy of Praise
Where to use 'Uttam'
Work
- • Reports
- • Ideas
- • Effort
Food
- • Taste
- • Service
- • Presentation
Art
- • Music
- • Painting
- • Movies
練習問題バンク
4 問題____ (Feminine) कविता उत्तम आहे.
'Kavita' (Poem) is a feminine noun in Marathi, so we use 'Hee'.
तुमचे काम...
'Uttam aahe' is professional and respectful. 'Ek number' is slang, and 'Thik aahe' is too mediocre.
A: जेवण कसे वाटले? B: ____
The question asks how the food was, so 'The food is excellent' is the logical answer.
Match: 1. Good, 2. Excellent, 3. Incomparable
This shows the hierarchy of praise in Marathi.
🎉 スコア： /4
よくある質問
14 問Not at all! It's neutral. While 'Bhari' is more casual, 'Uttam' just sounds like you are being sincere.
Yes, but for their skills or character (e.g., 'Haa uttam manus aahe' - He is an excellent man), not their looks.
'Utkrushta' is even more formal and often used in written reports or literature.
No, 'Uttam' stays the same. Only the pronoun and verb change: 'He uttam aahet' (These are excellent).
Yes, 'Haa chitrapat uttam aahe' is a very common review.
Yes, it's perfect for describing your skills or the company's reputation.
You can say 'Uttam nahi' or 'Thik-thak' (So-so).
Yes, it's exactly the same word in Hindi, making it a great 'buy one get one free' word for learners!
The formal opposite is 'Adham' (lowly), but in daily life, people just say 'Changla nahi' (not good).
Yes, 'Haman uttam aahe' (The weather is excellent).
'Ek number' is Mumbai street slang. It's more 'cool' but less 'refined' than 'Uttam'.
Yes, Uttam is a common male first name in Maharashtra.
Yes, 'Uttam khel' means 'Excellent play'.
Add 'Atishay' (Very) before it: 'He atishay uttam aahe'.
関連フレーズ
हे छान आहे
similarThis is nice/good
हे अप्रतिम आहे
builds onThis is incomparable/stunning
हे सर्वोत्तम आहे
specialized formThis is the best
हे ठीक आहे
contrastThis is okay/fine
हे भारी आहे
synonymThis is awesome
