Meaning
To have a stroke of luck.
Cultural Background
In middle-class families, 'Nashib Kadhne' is often associated with getting a government job or an IT job abroad, which are seen as the ultimate signs of having 'found one's fortune.' In farming communities, a good harvest after years of drought is often described as 'Nashib Kadhne.' It represents the earth finally giving back. Many classic Marathi films revolve around a 'Rags to Riches' story where the protagonist goes to Mumbai to 'Nashib Kadhne.' People often visit astrologers to ask 'When will I find my luck?' (माझं नशीब कधी निघेल?). The phrase is deeply tied to the belief in planetary alignments.
Use with 'Aakhir'
Combine it with 'अखेर' (Akher - finally) to sound more natural: 'अखेर त्याने नशीब काढले!'
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Nashib' is neuter. Don't say 'Nashib kadhli' (feminine).
Meaning
To have a stroke of luck.
Use with 'Aakhir'
Combine it with 'अखेर' (Akher - finally) to sound more natural: 'अखेर त्याने नशीब काढले!'
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Nashib' is neuter. Don't say 'Nashib kadhli' (feminine).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'नशीब काढणे'.
त्याने अमेरिकेत जाऊन आपले _______.
'Nashib' is neuter, so 'kadhle' is the correct past tense form.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'नशीब काढणे'?
Choose the correct scenario:
The phrase is used for significant, life-changing luck.
Complete the dialogue.
A: राहुलला खूप मोठी नोकरी मिळाली! B: ___________
This is the natural reactive expression to someone's big success.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Where to 'Nashib Kadhne'?
Places
- • Mumbai
- • USA
- • New Job
Events
- • Lottery
- • Promotion
- • Marriage
Practice Bank
3 exercisesत्याने अमेरिकेत जाऊन आपले _______.
'Nashib' is neuter, so 'kadhle' is the correct past tense form.
Choose the correct scenario:
The phrase is used for significant, life-changing luck.
A: राहुलला खूप मोठी नोकरी मिळाली! B: ___________
This is the natural reactive expression to someone's big success.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsMostly yes, but it can also be used for fame or a very successful marriage.
Yes, but it might sound a bit boastful. It's better to say 'माझं नशीब उघडलं' (My luck opened).
Related Phrases
नशीब उघडणे
synonymLuck opening up
नशीब आजमावणे
similarTo try one's luck
भाग्य फळफळणे
similarFortune blossoming
नशीब आडवे येणे
contrastLuck coming in the way (Bad luck)
