A1 Expression 비격식체

पंखा चालू कर

पख चल कर 1

Turn on the fan

Request to start the ceiling fan.

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문화적 배경

The 'Fan Regulator' is a source of constant debate in families. Speed 3 is usually the 'compromise' speed, while Speed 5 is for peak summer afternoons. Pune is famous for its sarcastic signboards. You might see a sign saying 'Don't ask to turn on the fan, it's not your father's electricity!' In villages with frequent power cuts (load shedding), 'Pankha chalu kar' is often followed by 'Light ahe ka?' (Is there electricity?). There is a ritual of cleaning fan blades before the summer starts (usually during Holi/Gudi Padwa). A dirty fan is a sign of a lazy household.

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The 'Na' Factor

Add 'na' at the end (पंखा चालू कर ना) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It turns a command into a friendly nudge.

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The Respect Rule

If the person is even one year older than you, use 'kara' instead of 'kar' to be safe.

Request to start the ceiling fan.

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The 'Na' Factor

Add 'na' at the end (पंखा चालू कर ना) to sound 10x more like a native speaker. It turns a command into a friendly nudge.

⚠️

The Respect Rule

If the person is even one year older than you, use 'kara' instead of 'kar' to be safe.

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Electricity is Gold

Always turn off the fan when leaving a room, or you will hear about it from your Marathi host!

셀프 테스트

How would you ask your younger brother to turn on the fan?

राहुल, ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: पंखा चालू कर

'Kar' is the informal singular form used for younger siblings.

Complete the formal request for a teacher.

सर, कृपया पंखा चालू ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: करा

'Kara' is the respectful/formal imperative.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are at a friend's house and it's very hot.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: पंखा चालू कर ना

Adding 'na' makes it a friendly, casual request.

Fill in the missing line.

A: खूप उकडतंय यार! B: हो ना, ________?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: पंखा चालू करू का

'Karu ka' (Shall I do?) is the most natural way to offer to turn on the fan.

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시각 학습 자료

Kar vs. Kara

Informal (Kar)
Friends
Siblings
Formal (Kara)
Teachers
Elders

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
How would you ask your younger brother to turn on the fan? Choose A1

राहुल, ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: पंखा चालू कर

'Kar' is the informal singular form used for younger siblings.

Complete the formal request for a teacher. Fill Blank A1

सर, कृपया पंखा चालू ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: करा

'Kara' is the respectful/formal imperative.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: You are at a friend's house and it's very hot.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: पंखा चालू कर ना

Adding 'na' makes it a friendly, casual request.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion B1

A: खूप उकडतंय यार! B: हो ना, ________?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: पंखा चालू करू का

'Karu ka' (Shall I do?) is the most natural way to offer to turn on the fan.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is masculine. (तो पंखा / To pankha).

Yes, 'Fan on kar' is very common in cities like Mumbai and Pune.

The plural is 'Pankhe' (पंखे).

You say 'Speed vadhav' (स्पीड वाढव).

You say 'Speed kami kar' (स्पीड कमी कर).

Yes, but it means 'cunning' or 'shrewd' when describing a person!

No, that is a common mistake. Use 'Chalu kar'.

Historically, a person who operated manual fans. Today, it might refer to a fan repairman.

Use 'Krupaya, pankha chalu kara ka?'

Say 'Pankha awaaj kartoy' (The fan is making noise).

관련 표현

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पंखा बंद कर

contrast

Turn off the fan

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स्पीड वाढव

builds on

Increase the speed

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लाईट चालू कर

similar

Turn on the light

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एसी लाव

specialized form

Turn on the AC

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वारा येऊ दे

similar

Let the air come in

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