Meaning
Literal: To sweeten the mouth. Meaning: Eating sweets.
Cultural Background
The 'Peda' is the most iconic sweet for this idiom. If you pass an exam, you are expected to bring a box of 'Kandi Pedas' from Satara or 'Dharwad Pedas'. Even in modern corporate offices in Mumbai or Pune, closing a big deal is often followed by a box of sweets being passed around the floor. In villages, jaggery (gul) and groundnuts are often used for 'tond god karne' if fancy sweets aren't available. During the 'Sakharpuda' (engagement), the exchange of sugar is the literal 'tond god karne' that seals the contract between two families.
The 'Peda' Rule
If you want to sound like a native, always mention 'Pedas' when using this idiom. It's the default sweet for celebration.
Don't be stingy!
In Marathi culture, if you share good news but don't 'sweeten the mouth', people might jokingly call you 'kanjoos' (stingy).
Meaning
Literal: To sweeten the mouth. Meaning: Eating sweets.
The 'Peda' Rule
If you want to sound like a native, always mention 'Pedas' when using this idiom. It's the default sweet for celebration.
Don't be stingy!
In Marathi culture, if you share good news but don't 'sweeten the mouth', people might jokingly call you 'kanjoos' (stingy).
Social Media Usage
On WhatsApp, if someone posts a success story, just replying 'Tond god kadhi?' is a perfect, friendly comment.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
परीक्षेत पास झाल्यावर बाबांनी सर्वांचे ____ ____ केले.
The idiom is 'Tond god karne'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'Tond god karne'?
When would you say this?
The idiom is used for celebrations and good news.
Complete the dialogue.
A: माझी मुलगी डॉक्टर झाली! B: अरे वा! मग आता ____ ____ कधी करणार?
This is the standard way to ask for a treat after good news.
Match the phrase to the meaning.
Match 'Tond god karne' with its figurative meaning.
The figurative meaning is celebration through sweets.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to Sweeten the Mouth
Education
- • Passing Exams
- • Graduation
- • Scholarship
Career
- • New Job
- • Promotion
- • First Salary
Family
- • New House
- • Wedding
- • New Baby
Practice Bank
4 exercisesपरीक्षेत पास झाल्यावर बाबांनी सर्वांचे ____ ____ केले.
The idiom is 'Tond god karne'.
When would you say this?
The idiom is used for celebrations and good news.
A: माझी मुलगी डॉक्टर झाली! B: अरे वा! मग आता ____ ____ कधी करणार?
This is the standard way to ask for a treat after good news.
Match 'Tond god karne' with its figurative meaning.
The figurative meaning is celebration through sweets.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, but it's usually used for slightly more significant achievements. Using it for a lost pen would be seen as funny or sarcastic.
Figuratively, it means any treat, but traditionally and literally, it refers to something sweet.
Yes, it is perfectly polite. You would say 'तोंड गोड करा' (Tond god kara) to show respect.
'Party dene' is modern and can involve any food/drink. 'Tond god karne' is traditional and specifically implies sweets and joy.
Related Phrases
साखर वाटणे
similarTo distribute sugar.
गोड बोलणे
similarTo speak sweetly.
तोंड कडू होणे
contrastMouth becoming bitter.
पेढे वाटणे
specialized formTo distribute Pedas.
