معنی
Giving a warning or instruction not to visit.
زمینه فرهنگی
Hosts often use this phrase to guide guests away from private or cluttered areas of the home, always with a polite tone to ensure the guest doesn't feel scolded. On historical forts like Raigad or Pratapgad, locals and guides use this phrase frequently to warn tourists about dangerous, slippery, or crumbling edges. In Marathi culture, protecting elders is a priority. Younger people will use 'naka' to warn elders about physical obstacles, showing respect through the honorific form. During Pandharpur Wari or Ganpati Visarjan, volunteers use megaphones to repeat this phrase to keep the massive crowds away from restricted or dangerous zones.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that the verb before 'naka' must end in 'u'. It's the secret to sounding like a native.
Respect Matters
Never use 'nako' with your boss or elders, even if you are trying to save their life! Stick to 'naka'.
معنی
Giving a warning or instruction not to visit.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that the verb before 'naka' must end in 'u'. It's the secret to sounding like a native.
Respect Matters
Never use 'nako' with your boss or elders, even if you are trying to save their life! Stick to 'naka'.
Softening the Blow
Add 'please' (कृपया - krupaya) at the beginning to make the warning sound like professional advice rather than a harsh order.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct formal way to tell someone not to go to the market.
बाजारपेठेत ______.
'जाऊ नका' is the correct formal prohibitive form.
Fill in the blank to complete the warning: 'It is dark, don't go there.'
अंधार आहे, तिथे ______ नका.
The verb 'जाऊ' (go) completes the phrase 'जाऊ नका'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'तिथे जाऊ नका'?
'Naka' is the honorific form used for superiors or elders.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मी त्या जुन्या विहिरीजवळ जाऊ का? B: नाही, ______.
B is warning A not to go near the old well.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاबाजारपेठेत ______.
'जाऊ नका' is the correct formal prohibitive form.
अंधार आहे, तिथे ______ नका.
The verb 'जाऊ' (go) completes the phrase 'जाऊ नका'.
To whom would you say 'तिथे जाऊ नका'?
'Naka' is the honorific form used for superiors or elders.
A: मी त्या जुन्या विहिरीजवळ जाऊ का? B: नाही, ______.
B is warning A not to go near the old well.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
8 سوالYes, it is used metaphorically just like in English to mean 'Let's not talk about that' or 'Don't bring that up'.
'Tithe' refers to a specific spot, while 'Tikade' refers to a general direction (that way).
No, 'naka' can be used with any verb to mean 'don't [verb]'. For example, 'khau naka' (don't eat).
Use the informal form: 'तिथे जाऊ नकोस' (Tithe jau nakos) or 'तिथे जाऊ नको' (Tithe jau nako).
In Marathi, the prohibitive mood requires the verb to take the '-u' suffix when followed by 'nako/naka'.
No, if it's a warning for safety, it's considered helpful and polite, especially if you use 'naka'.
No. 'Nahi' means 'no' or 'is not'. It cannot be used for commands or prohibitions.
Simply add 'कृपया' (Krupaya) at the beginning: 'कृपया तिथे जाऊ नका'.
عبارات مرتبط
इकडे या
contrastCome here
तिथे जाणं टाळा
similarAvoid going there
तिथे फिरकू नका
specialized formDon't even wander near there
तिथे कशाला जाताय?
builds onWhy are you going there?
