Signification
Looking at a watch or clock.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Mumbai and Pune, 'घड्याळ पाहणे' is synonymous with the fast-paced life. People are often seen checking their watches while running for local trains. In rural areas, time is often measured by natural cues (sunlight, bird calls), but 'घड्याळ पाहणे' is still used for bus timings or school schedules. Famous writers like Pu La Deshpande have used the act of 'looking at the clock' to satirize the middle-class obsession with routine. Checking your watch during a meal in a Marathi home is considered slightly disrespectful to the host, as it suggests you are bored or in a hurry to leave.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'Ghaḍyāḷ' is neuter. This is the biggest hurdle for Hindi speakers who think of 'Ghaḍī' as feminine.
Social Cues
In a formal Marathi interview, looking at your watch can be seen as a sign of nervousness or lack of interest. Keep it subtle!
Signification
Looking at a watch or clock.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'Ghaḍyāḷ' is neuter. This is the biggest hurdle for Hindi speakers who think of 'Ghaḍī' as feminine.
Social Cues
In a formal Marathi interview, looking at your watch can be seen as a sign of nervousness or lack of interest. Keep it subtle!
Digital Age
Even if you check your phone, you can say 'मी मोबाईलमध्ये वेळ पाहिली' or simply 'घड्याळ पाहिले'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct past tense form of 'पाहणे'.
त्याने वेळ किती झाली हे पाहण्यासाठी ______.
Since 'घड्याळ' (implied) or the act of checking time is neuter, the past tense is 'पाहिले'.
Which sentence correctly expresses 'Don't look at the clock'?
खालीलपैकी योग्य वाक्य निवडा:
All these are variations of the imperative 'don't look', differing in formality.
Match the Marathi phrase with its English meaning.
जोड्या जुळवा:
These are common collocations with 'Ghaḍyāḷ'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बस कधी येणार आहे? B: माहित नाही, मी ______ सांगतो.
You look at the clock to provide information about time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesत्याने वेळ किती झाली हे पाहण्यासाठी ______.
Since 'घड्याळ' (implied) or the act of checking time is neuter, the past tense is 'पाहिले'.
खालीलपैकी योग्य वाक्य निवडा:
All these are variations of the imperative 'don't look', differing in formality.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with 'Ghaḍyāḷ'.
A: बस कधी येणार आहे? B: माहित नाही, मी ______ सांगतो.
You look at the clock to provide information about time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, in casual conversation 'घड्याळ बघणे' is very common and perfectly understood.
Yes, it is a generic term for any timekeeping device.
You would still use 'मी घड्याळाकडे पाहत आहे', but adding 'सतत' (continuously) clarifies the intent.
The plural is also 'Ghaḍyāḷe' (घड्याळे).
Expressions liées
वेळ काढणे
similarTo make time for something.
वेळ मारून नेणे
idiomaticTo manage a difficult situation temporarily.
घड्याळाच्या काट्यावर चालणे
builds onTo live strictly by the clock.
वेळ दवडणे
contrastTo waste time.
