Meaning
Issues related to family matters.
Cultural Background
Family issues are often considered 'private' and not discussed openly with neighbors. The phrase 'कौटुंबिक समस्या' is a polite way to acknowledge trouble without being specific. In modern Indian offices, 'family issues' is a widely accepted and respected reason for taking leave, as family obligations are prioritized. India has specific 'Family Courts' (कौटुंबिक न्यायालय) to deal with these issues, emphasizing mediation over punishment. Marathi cinema (like the movie 'Sairat' or 'Court') often explores 'कौटुंबिक समस्या' as a central theme, reflecting social realities.
The 'ik' Suffix
Whenever you see '-ik' at the end of a Marathi word, it usually turns a noun into an adjective (e.g., Samaj -> Samajik, Kutumba -> Kautumbik).
Don't be too specific
In Marathi culture, using this general phrase is often preferred over giving specific details about family fights, which can be seen as oversharing.
Meaning
Issues related to family matters.
The 'ik' Suffix
Whenever you see '-ik' at the end of a Marathi word, it usually turns a noun into an adjective (e.g., Samaj -> Samajik, Kutumba -> Kautumbik).
Don't be too specific
In Marathi culture, using this general phrase is often preferred over giving specific details about family fights, which can be seen as oversharing.
Privacy is Key
If someone says they have 'Kautumbik Samasya', it is a signal to stop asking questions and offer general support instead.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.
त्यांच्या घरात काही ________ समस्या आहेत. (कुटुंब / कौटुंबिक)
We need the adjective form 'कौटुंबिक' to describe the noun 'समस्या'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'I have family problems'?
Choose the best option:
This uses the correct collocation and formal register.
Complete the dialogue between a boss and an employee.
Boss: तुम्ही आज रजेवर का आहात? Employee: सर, ________ मुळे मला आज येता येणार नाही.
'-मुळे' means 'because of', which fits the context of explaining an absence.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Phrase: 'कौटुंबिक कलह' (Kautumbik Kalah)
'Kalah' implies intense, bitter conflict.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesत्यांच्या घरात काही ________ समस्या आहेत. (कुटुंब / कौटुंबिक)
We need the adjective form 'कौटुंबिक' to describe the noun 'समस्या'.
Choose the best option:
This uses the correct collocation and formal register.
Boss: तुम्ही आज रजेवर का आहात? Employee: सर, ________ मुळे मला आज येता येणार नाही.
'-मुळे' means 'because of', which fits the context of explaining an absence.
Phrase: 'कौटुंबिक कलह' (Kautumbik Kalah)
'Kalah' implies intense, bitter conflict.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it can refer to anything from a small misunderstanding to a major legal dispute. It's a broad term.
Generally, no. It is reserved for human family members, though some modern speakers might use it jokingly.
'Samasya' is more formal and serious. 'Adchan' is a general difficulty or hurdle.
Yes, if you need to explain a gap in your resume or a need for flexible hours, it is a professional term.
The plural is also 'कौटुंबिक समस्या' (Kautumbik Samasya), but the verbs and pronouns around it will change to plural forms.
Yes, 'Gharatla rada' (house riot/mess) is very common slang among youth.
Not necessarily, but divorce is considered a type of 'Kautumbik Samasya'.
In 'Hinglish' or 'Marathish' (mixing English), people do say this, but 'Kautumbik Samasya' is the correct Marathi form.
Yes, but rural speakers might use 'Gharatli bhandan' more frequently than the formal 'Kautumbik'.
You say 'मी कौटुंबिक समस्या सोडवत आहे.'
Related Phrases
घरगुती वाद
similarDomestic dispute
कौटुंबिक कलह
specialized formFamily strife/feud
वैयक्तिक समस्या
contrastPersonal problem
सामाजिक समस्या
builds onSocial problem
कौटुंबिक न्यायालय
specialized formFamily Court
