A2 Expression 중립

नंतर

नतर

Later

At a subsequent time.

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문화적 배경

The concept of 'Indian Stretchable Time' (IST) means 'नंतर' can be quite flexible. If someone says they will arrive '५ मिनिटांनंतर' (after 5 minutes), it's culturally acceptable for it to be 15-20 minutes. When guests are leaving, the host often says 'नंतर नक्की या' (Definitely come later/again). It's a standard polite closing to any visit. In Marathi offices, 'नंतर बघू' can be a way for a superior to stall a request from a subordinate without being discouraging. Many Marathi festivals involve specific sequences. For example, during Ganesh Chaturthi, 'आरतीनंतर प्रसाद वाटला जातो' (Prasad is distributed after the Aarti). Sequence is sacred.

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The Oblique Rule

If you're unsure of the oblique form, just remember that most masculine words ending in a consonant add 'a' (Jevan -> Jevna) and feminine words ending in 'a' change to 'e' (Shaala -> Shaale).

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Don't use for 'Since'

If you want to say 'I have been here since morning,' don't use 'नंतर.' Use 'पासून' (Paasun).

At a subsequent time.

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The Oblique Rule

If you're unsure of the oblique form, just remember that most masculine words ending in a consonant add 'a' (Jevan -> Jevna) and feminine words ending in 'a' change to 'e' (Shaala -> Shaale).

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Don't use for 'Since'

If you want to say 'I have been here since morning,' don't use 'नंतर.' Use 'पासून' (Paasun).

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Polite Refusal

If someone asks you for a loan or a difficult favor, 'नंतर बघू' is your best friend to avoid saying 'no' directly.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the noun and 'नंतर'.

मी ______ (काम) घरी जाईन.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: कामानंतर

'काम' becomes 'कामा' in the oblique form before 'नंतर'.

Choose the most natural response to: 'आता खेळायला येणार का?'

आता खेळायला येणार का?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: नाही, आधी अभ्यास, नंतर खेळ.

This correctly sequences the priority: first study, then play.

Match the Marathi phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

All pairs are correctly matched in the options list.

Complete the dialogue.

A: तू कधी येणार आहेस? B: मी ऑफिस ______ येईन.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: संपल्यानंतर

'संपल्यानंतर' (after finishing) is the most logical completion for an office context.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

नंतर vs मागे

नंतर (Time)
शाळेनंतर After school
मागे (Space)
शाळेमागे Behind the school

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the noun and 'नंतर'. Fill Blank A2

मी ______ (काम) घरी जाईन.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: कामानंतर

'काम' becomes 'कामा' in the oblique form before 'नंतर'.

Choose the most natural response to: 'आता खेळायला येणार का?' Choose A1

आता खेळायला येणार का?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: नाही, आधी अभ्यास, नंतर खेळ.

This correctly sequences the priority: first study, then play.

Match the Marathi phrase to its English meaning. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

All pairs are correctly matched in the options list.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: तू कधी येणार आहेस? B: मी ऑफिस ______ येईन.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: संपल्यानंतर

'संपल्यानंतर' (after finishing) is the most logical completion for an office context.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

'नंतर' is a general word for 'later' or 'after.' 'त्यानंतर' specifically means 'after THAT,' referring to a specific event just mentioned.

No, 'नंतर' is strictly for time and sequence. For physical distance (behind), use 'मागे' (Maage).

This is because of the 'Samanya Rup' (oblique case) in Marathi grammar, which is required before most postpositions.

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a casual chat to a formal speech.

You can say 'नंतर भेटू' (Nantar bhetu).

No, it is an 'Avyay' (indeclinable), meaning it never changes its form based on gender or number.

Yes, e.g., 'नंतर काय झाले?' (What happened later?)

It means 'gradually' or 'as time went on.'

In very fast slang, it might sound like 'nat-ar', but 'नंतर' is already quite short.

पाच वाजेनंतर (Paach vajenantar).

관련 표현

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त्यानंतर

similar

After that

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आधी

contrast

Before

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नंतरच

specialized form

Only after

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मागून

similar

From behind / later

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उशिरा

similar

Late

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लगेच

contrast

Immediately

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