B1 Expression तटस्थ

थोडक्यात सांगायचे तर

थडकयत सगयच तर

To put it briefly

मतलब

Summarizing a longer story or explanation.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Marathi culture, being 'muddasud' (to the point) is highly respected in professional and academic circles. Using this phrase shows you are a clear thinker. Pune is famous for its 'Puneri Patya' (sarcastic signboards). These signs are the ultimate form of 'Thodkyat sangayche tar'—summarizing complex rules into one blunt, often funny sentence. In rural areas, storytelling is more expansive. Using 'Thodkyat' might be seen as a sign of being 'city-bred' or in a hurry, but it's still understood and used for clarity. Modern Marathi writers like P.L. Deshpande used this phrase to transition from humorous, long-winded character descriptions to a poignant final observation.

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The 'Pause' Technique

After saying 'Thodkyat sangayche tar', pause for a second. This builds anticipation and ensures the listener hears your main point.

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Don't Overuse

If you use it every two minutes, it loses its power and makes you sound repetitive. Save it for the real conclusion.

मतलब

Summarizing a longer story or explanation.

🎯

The 'Pause' Technique

After saying 'Thodkyat sangayche tar', pause for a second. This builds anticipation and ensures the listener hears your main point.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use it every two minutes, it loses its power and makes you sound repetitive. Save it for the real conclusion.

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Politeness

Using this phrase is considered polite because it shows you value the other person's time.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

__________ सांगायचे तर, आपण जिंकलो आहोत.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: थोडक्यात

'Thodkyat' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'briefly' in this idiom.

Which of these is the most natural way to summarize a story?

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: थोडक्यात सांगायचे तर

This is the standard, most widely accepted form of the expression.

Match the summary to the situation.

Situation: You missed the bus, it rained, and you lost your keys. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: थोडक्यात सांगायचे तर, आजचा दिवस खराब होता.

The summary 'today was a bad day' fits the series of negative events described.

Complete the dialogue.

A: कालच्या मीटिंगमध्ये काय ठरलं? B: खूप चर्चा झाली, पण __________ आपण नवीन ऑफिस घेणार आहोत.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: दोन्ही बरोबर आहेत

Both 'Thodkyat sangayche tar' and 'Thodkyat mhanje' are appropriate for summarizing a meeting.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

__________ सांगायचे तर, आपण जिंकलो आहोत.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: थोडक्यात

'Thodkyat' is the correct adverbial form meaning 'briefly' in this idiom.

Which of these is the most natural way to summarize a story? Choose B1

Choose the correct phrase:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: थोडक्यात सांगायचे तर

This is the standard, most widely accepted form of the expression.

Match the summary to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You missed the bus, it rained, and you lost your keys. What do you say?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: थोडक्यात सांगायचे तर, आजचा दिवस खराब होता.

The summary 'today was a bad day' fits the series of negative events described.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: कालच्या मीटिंगमध्ये काय ठरलं? B: खूप चर्चा झाली, पण __________ आपण नवीन ऑफिस घेणार आहोत.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: दोन्ही बरोबर आहेत

Both 'Thodkyat sangayche tar' and 'Thodkyat mhanje' are appropriate for summarizing a meeting.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

4 सवाल

Yes, it's very common in professional emails to summarize a long request or report.

Almost. 'Thodkyat mhanje' is slightly more informal and direct, like saying 'Basically...'.

Yes, in the context of communication. In other contexts, it can mean 'by a small margin' (e.g., 'He missed the bus by a little').

'Sangayche' is the standard neuter form. 'Sangaycha' is a common masculine/informal variation. Both are understood.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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सारांश सांगायचा तर

synonym

To tell the summary

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मुद्द्याचं बोलायचं तर

similar

To speak of the main point

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सविस्तर सांगायचे तर

contrast

To tell in detail

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थोडक्यात म्हणजे

specialized form

In short, meaning...

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