뜻
The sky when it is clear.
문화적 배경
The 'blue sky' is a sign of the 'Sharad' season. It is culturally linked to the 'Kojagiri Purnima' festival where people stay awake under the clear sky to drink masala milk. Famous poets like Kusumagraj often used the sky as a metaphor for the vastness of the human soul or the reach of one's ambitions. In traditional Paithani saree motifs, the 'blue sky' color (often called 'Asmani') is highly prized and represents elegance. In cities like Mumbai and Pune, 'Niḷē ākāśa' is increasingly rare due to smog, making it a topic of environmental activism and nostalgia.
Gender is Key
Always remember Akasha is neuter. If you get the gender wrong, you'll sound like a beginner. Practice saying 'Nile Akasha' as a single unit.
The Retroflex ळ
Don't pronounce 'Nile' with a normal English 'L'. Use the Marathi 'ळ' (retroflex) to sound like a native.
뜻
The sky when it is clear.
Gender is Key
Always remember Akasha is neuter. If you get the gender wrong, you'll sound like a beginner. Practice saying 'Nile Akasha' as a single unit.
The Retroflex ळ
Don't pronounce 'Nile' with a normal English 'L'. Use the Marathi 'ळ' (retroflex) to sound like a native.
Poetic Flair
If you want to sound more sophisticated in writing, use 'नील नभ' instead of 'निळे आकाश'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'निळा'.
आज ________ आकाश खूप सुंदर दिसत आहे.
Since 'आकाश' is a neuter noun, the adjective must end in '-े'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'आकाश' becomes 'आकाशात' (oblique case), 'निळे' must change to 'निळ्या'.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'निळे आकाश'?
October (Ashwin) is famous in Maharashtra for clear blue skies after the monsoon.
Complete the dialogue.
A: बाहेर पाऊस पडतोय का? B: नाही, बाहेर तर मस्त ________ आहे!
The speaker is contradicting the idea of rain, so 'blue sky' is the logical answer.
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시각 학습 자료
Akasha vs Abhala
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제आज ________ आकाश खूप सुंदर दिसत आहे.
Since 'आकाश' is a neuter noun, the adjective must end in '-े'.
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'आकाश' becomes 'आकाशात' (oblique case), 'निळे' must change to 'निळ्या'.
Where would you most likely hear 'निळे आकाश'?
October (Ashwin) is famous in Maharashtra for clear blue skies after the monsoon.
A: बाहेर पाऊस पडतोय का? B: नाही, बाहेर तर मस्त ________ आहे!
The speaker is contradicting the idea of rain, so 'blue sky' is the logical answer.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Because 'Akasha' is a neuter noun in Marathi. Adjectives ending in 'a' change to 'e' for neuter nouns.
No, the night sky is usually called 'काळे आकाश' (black sky) or 'चांदणे' (starry sky). 'Nile' specifically implies daylight.
They are close, but 'Abhala' is more informal and often refers to the sky in the context of weather (clouds/rain).
You say 'निळ्या आकाशात' (Niḷyā ākāśāt).
Yes, it's extremely common in Marathi 'Bhavgeet' and film music to describe beauty and peace.
In modern Marathi, it only means blue. Historically, it could mean dark or indigo.
The opposite would be 'ढगाळ आकाश' (cloudy sky) or 'काळे आभाळ' (dark/rainy sky).
Yes, if you are describing weather or using it as a metaphor for a 'clear vision'.
Yes, 'Akash' is a very common masculine name for boys in Maharashtra, though the noun itself is neuter.
You can say 'लख्ख निळे आकाश' (Lakkha niḷē ākāśa).
관련 표현
स्वच्छ आकाश
similarClear sky
काळे ढग
contrastBlack clouds
आभाळ फाटणे
builds onThe sky tearing (metaphor for a great calamity)
गगनभरारी
specialized formSoaring in the sky
