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Looking after someone or oneself.
문화적 배경
In Marathi culture, saying 'Kāḷajī ghyā' is often accompanied by a slight nod or a 'Namaste'. It is considered a sign of good upbringing (Sanskār). Among Marathi speakers living abroad, 'Kāḷajī ghē' is a powerful linguistic anchor that maintains a sense of community and emotional warmth in a foreign land. In villages, 'Kāḷajī' extends to livestock. A farmer 'taking care' of his bullocks is a common theme in folk songs (Povadas). Emotional climaxes in Marathi movies often feature a character telling another to 'take care', signifying deep love or sacrifice.
The 'Respect' Rule
Always use 'ghyā' instead of 'ghē' if the person is even one year older than you or in a position of authority.
Don't say 'Do' Care
Never say 'Kāḷajī karaṇē' when you mean 'Take care'. It sounds like you are asking them to start worrying!
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Looking after someone or oneself.
The 'Respect' Rule
Always use 'ghyā' instead of 'ghē' if the person is even one year older than you or in a position of authority.
Don't say 'Do' Care
Never say 'Kāḷajī karaṇē' when you mean 'Take care'. It sounds like you are asking them to start worrying!
The Possessive Case
Remember: [Person] + [chī] + काळजी. Example: 'Rāmjī-chī kāḷajī'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'ghēṇē' (घेणे).
तुम्ही तुमची काळजी ____. (You [formal] take care.)
Since 'Tumhī' is formal/plural, the imperative form is 'ghyā'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence for 'She takes care of the house'.
'Kāḷajī' is feminine, so the possessive suffix for 'Ghar' (house) must be 'chī'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is going on a solo trip to the mountains.
'Go carefully and take care' is the most appropriate response for a journey.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी आता घरी जातो. B: ठीक आहे, ____.
'Kāḷajī ghē' is the standard way to respond to someone leaving.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제तुम्ही तुमची काळजी ____. (You [formal] take care.)
Since 'Tumhī' is formal/plural, the imperative form is 'ghyā'.
Select the correct sentence for 'She takes care of the house'.
'Kāḷajī' is feminine, so the possessive suffix for 'Ghar' (house) must be 'chī'.
Situation: Your friend is going on a solo trip to the mountains.
'Go carefully and take care' is the most appropriate response for a journey.
A: मी आता घरी जातो. B: ठीक आहे, ____.
'Kāḷajī ghē' is the standard way to respond to someone leaving.
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes! 'Gāḍīchī kāḷajī ghē' is perfectly natural for 'Take care of the car'.
'Kāḷajī' is active and positive (care). 'Chintā' is passive and negative (worry).
Use 'Kāḷajī ghyā' (formal) to be safe, but it's very appropriate.
Say 'Mī kāḷajī ghētō' (if male) or 'Mī kāḷajī ghētē' (if female).
관련 표현
सांभाळणे
similarTo guard or look after
लक्ष देणे
similarTo pay attention
चिंता करणे
contrastTo worry
फिकीर करणे
synonymTo care/worry
जबाबदारी घेणे
builds onTo take responsibility
