뜻
Indicating that a task is currently being done.
문화적 배경
In cities like Mumbai and Pune, 'काम चालू आहे' is often a sign of the 'Mumbai Spirit'—constant growth and resilience. However, it's also a common excuse for delays in government services. In farming communities, 'काम' usually refers to seasonal agricultural activities like sowing or harvesting. 'काम चालू आहे' during monsoon means everyone is in the fields. Marathi plays often use this phrase to describe the 'workings' of the mind or a plot. It's a common trope in suspense dramas. Marathi tech terminology uses this phrase for 'Processing' or 'System Maintenance'. It bridges the gap between traditional labor and modern technology.
Sound like a Native
Use 'काम चाललंय' (Kaam chalalyay) instead of 'काम चालू आहे' in casual conversations. It sounds much more natural.
The 'Chaalu' Trap
Never describe a person as 'chaalu' unless you mean to call them cunning or untrustworthy.
뜻
Indicating that a task is currently being done.
Sound like a Native
Use 'काम चाललंय' (Kaam chalalyay) instead of 'काम चालू आहे' in casual conversations. It sounds much more natural.
The 'Chaalu' Trap
Never describe a person as 'chaalu' unless you mean to call them cunning or untrustworthy.
Patience is Key
In government offices, 'काम चालू आहे' can sometimes mean 'please wait indefinitely'. Observe the speaker's body language!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'work is in progress'.
रस्त्याचे _______ आहे, सावकाश गाडी चालवा.
The context of 'drive slowly' (सावकाश गाडी चालवा) implies that road work is currently happening.
Choose the most natural way to say 'My project work is ongoing' in a neutral setting.
Which sentence is correct?
Marathi requires the possessive 'माझे' (my) and the prepositional 'वर' (on) for this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: जेवण झालं का? B: नाही, अजून _______.
All options logically imply that the process of food/cooking is still ongoing.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
Chaalu vs Suru
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제रस्त्याचे _______ आहे, सावकाश गाडी चालवा.
The context of 'drive slowly' (सावकाश गाडी चालवा) implies that road work is currently happening.
Which sentence is correct?
Marathi requires the possessive 'माझे' (my) and the prepositional 'वर' (on) for this context.
A: जेवण झालं का? B: नाही, अजून _______.
All options logically imply that the process of food/cooking is still ongoing.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Technically yes, but it's better to say 'माझे काम चालू आहे' (My work is in progress) or 'मी काम करत आहे' (I am doing work).
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss, a shopkeeper, or a friend.
'सुरू' means 'started'. 'चालू' means 'running/ongoing'. You start (सुरू) a task, and then it is in progress (चालू).
Simply say 'काम चालू नाही' (Kām cālu nāhī).
Yes! 'मशीन चालू आहे' means the machine is running.
Yes, it's the colloquial/spoken version of the same phrase.
It's the standard Marathi warning for 'Men at Work' or 'Road Construction'.
No, for a movie, we say 'सिनेमा सुरू आहे'.
No, 'काम' can mean a specific task, a chore, a project, or physical labor.
The past tense is 'काम चालू होते' (Work was in progress).
관련 표현
काम सुरू झाले
similarWork has started
काम संपले
contrastWork is finished
प्रगतीपथावर
specialized formOn the path of progress
काम चाललंय
synonymWork is going on
