Meaning
Asking someone to return
Cultural Background
It is common to give 'Oti' (offering of cloth/grain) to married women before they leave, accompanied by 'Parat ya'. Shopkeepers in Pune are known for their 'Puneri Patya' (sarcastic signs), but they will always verbally say 'Parat ya' to maintain tradition. In villages, 'Parat ya' is often followed by an invitation to a specific festival like 'Ganesh Utsav' or 'Diwali'. The phrase is used in 'Abhangas' (devotional poetry) to ask the deity to return to the devotee's heart.
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a smile. In Marathi culture, the tone is as important as the words.
The 'Ye' Trap
Don't use 'Parat ye' with your in-laws unless you are very close; stick to 'Parat ya'.
Meaning
Asking someone to return
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a smile. In Marathi culture, the tone is as important as the words.
The 'Ye' Trap
Don't use 'Parat ye' with your in-laws unless you are very close; stick to 'Parat ya'.
The Response
If someone says 'Parat ya' to you, respond with 'हो, नक्की' (Ho, nakki - Yes, definitely).
Add 'Lavkar'
Adding 'Lavkar' (soon) makes you sound much more fluent and warm.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form to say to your grandfather.
आजोबा, उद्या ____.
Grandfather (आजोबा) is an elder, so the honorific 'या' must be used.
Fill in the blank to say 'Come back soon'.
____ परत या.
'लवकर' (Lavkar) means soon/quickly.
Match the phrase to the person.
Match: 1. Best Friend, 2. Boss
Informal 'ye' for friends, formal 'ya' for boss.
Complete the dialogue.
Guest: 'मी येतो आता.' -> Host: 'हो, ____!'
The standard response to a guest leaving is inviting them back.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say 'Parat Ya'
Social
- • Guests leaving
- • Family visits
- • Festivals
Business
- • Shop customers
- • Clients
- • Restaurant diners
Formal vs Informal
Practice Bank
4 exercisesआजोबा, उद्या ____.
Grandfather (आजोबा) is an elder, so the honorific 'या' must be used.
____ परत या.
'लवकर' (Lavkar) means soon/quickly.
Match: 1. Best Friend, 2. Boss
Informal 'ye' for friends, formal 'ya' for boss.
Guest: 'मी येतो आता.' -> Host: 'हो, ____!'
The standard response to a guest leaving is inviting them back.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it's used in shops, offices, and even at the end of professional events.
No, it's only for people. For objects, you'd say 'परत दे' (Give it back).
'Parat' is more common in daily speech; 'Punha' is slightly more formal/literary.
Yes, if they have visited your place or you've had a friendly interaction.
'परत येऊ नका' (Parat yeu naka), but it's very rude!
Yes, due to Hindi influence, but 'Parat' is the proper Marathi word.
Yes, 'Ya' is both the formal singular and the general plural form.
You can add 'Krupaya', but 'Ya' is already polite enough for most situations.
No, the person staying says it to the person leaving.
Yes, very common as a closing line in WhatsApp messages.
Related Phrases
पुन्हा या
synonymCome again
येत जा
builds onKeep visiting
लवकर या
similarCome soon
भेटत राहा
similarKeep meeting
परत ये
specialized formCome back (informal)
