मतलब
Warming water for bathing or cooking.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Bamb' is a traditional copper water heater. Even in modern apartments, you might find a 'Bamb' on the balcony as a backup for the electric geyser. Drinking 'garam pani' in the morning (Ushapana) is believed to balance the 'doshas' and aid digestion. It is a very common health practice. On the first day of Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi), people wake up before dawn to have an 'Abhyanga Snan' with specially heated water and 'Utane' (herbal powder). In villages, heating water on a 'Chulha' (wood stove) gives the water a distinct smoky aroma, which many find nostalgic.
The 'Kele' Rule
Always remember that in the past tense, 'Pani' makes the verb 'Kele' (neuter). Don't say 'Kela' (masculine) or 'Keli' (feminine).
Don't 'Garam' your Tea
If you tell a Marathi person you are 'warming' water for tea, they will think you are making a mistake. Use 'Ukalane' (boiling) for tea!
मतलब
Warming water for bathing or cooking.
The 'Kele' Rule
Always remember that in the past tense, 'Pani' makes the verb 'Kele' (neuter). Don't say 'Kela' (masculine) or 'Keli' (feminine).
Don't 'Garam' your Tea
If you tell a Marathi person you are 'warming' water for tea, they will think you are making a mistake. Use 'Ukalane' (boiling) for tea!
Hospitality Hack
If a guest arrives, asking 'Pani garam karu ka?' for them to wash up is a 10/10 politeness move in Marathi culture.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'garam karane'.
मी काल आंघोळीसाठी पाणी _______.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (kal), so the past tense 'kele' is required.
Which sentence is used for making tea?
चहा बनवण्यासाठी काय करावे लागते?
Tea requires boiling water (ukalane), not just warming it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: खूप थंडी आहे. B: हो, मी तुझ्यासाठी _______.
In response to 'it's cold', heating water is the most logical helpful action.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: You are at a hotel and want a warm bath.
Asking to heat water is the standard request for a bath.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Uses of Hot Water
Hygiene
- • Bathing
- • Hand washing
- • Face washing
Health
- • Drinking
- • Steam inhalation
- • Gargling
Kitchen
- • Cooking curry
- • Washing dishes
- • Cleaning veggies
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासमी काल आंघोळीसाठी पाणी _______.
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (kal), so the past tense 'kele' is required.
चहा बनवण्यासाठी काय करावे लागते?
Tea requires boiling water (ukalane), not just warming it.
A: खूप थंडी आहे. B: हो, मी तुझ्यासाठी _______.
In response to 'it's cold', heating water is the most logical helpful action.
Situation: You are at a hotel and want a warm bath.
Asking to heat water is the standard request for a bath.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, they are very similar. 'Tapavne' is slightly more common in rural areas or when referring to heating water to a very high temperature.
No, for milk we say 'Dudh garam karane' or 'Dudh tapat thevane'. The phrase is specific to water here, though the structure is the same.
Use the word 'Komat' (कोमट). So, 'Pani komat karane'.
This means 'The water has become hot' (passive/state). 'Pani garam karane' is the active process of heating it.
Yes, it is neutral. However, in a scientific report, you might use 'Jal tapavane'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
पाणी तापवणे
synonymTo heat water (often more intensely).
पाणी उकळणे
specialized formTo boil water.
पाणी कोमट करणे
specialized formTo make water lukewarm.
पाणी थंड करणे
contrastTo cool water down.
