Signification
Visiting the marketplace.
Contexte culturel
The 'Athavadi Bajar' (Weekly Market) is a major event in rural Maharashtra where farmers bring fresh produce directly to the town square. In Pune, 'Mandai' is often used instead of 'Bajar' for the central vegetable market, reflecting the city's historical layout. Mumbaikars often use 'Market' as a loanword, but 'Bajarat jane' remains the soulful way to describe shopping in local areas like Dadar or Crawford Market. In the Konkan region, 'going to the market' almost always includes a trip to the fish market (Masali Bajar).
The 'at' rule
Always remember the '-at' suffix. Saying 'Mi bajar jato' sounds like you ARE the market.
Bargaining
If you use this phrase, be prepared to talk about prices. It's the natural next step in conversation.
Signification
Visiting the marketplace.
The 'at' rule
Always remember the '-at' suffix. Saying 'Mi bajar jato' sounds like you ARE the market.
Bargaining
If you use this phrase, be prepared to talk about prices. It's the natural next step in conversation.
Gender agreement
If you are female, say 'Mi jate'. If male, say 'Mi jato'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Bajar' with the suffix.
मी आज ________ जाणार आहे.
The locative suffix '-at' is required to indicate going 'to' the market.
Which sentence means 'She went to the market'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
'Geli' is the feminine past tense of 'jane'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू कुठे चालला आहेस? B: मी ________.
In the context of 'where are you going', 'Bajarat jatoy' is the most logical answer for a daily errand.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You need to buy onions for dinner. What do you say?
Onions (vegetables) are bought at the market (Bajar).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What you find when you 'Bajarat Jane'
Food
- • Bhaji
- • Phale
- • Dhanya
People
- • Girahak
- • Dukandar
- • Gardī
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesमी आज ________ जाणार आहे.
The locative suffix '-at' is required to indicate going 'to' the market.
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
'Geli' is the feminine past tense of 'jane'.
A: तू कुठे चालला आहेस? B: मी ________.
In the context of 'where are you going', 'Bajarat jatoy' is the most logical answer for a daily errand.
You need to buy onions for dinner. What do you say?
Onions (vegetables) are bought at the market (Bajar).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but 'Mall-la jane' is more common for modern shopping centers. 'Bajarat jane' feels more traditional.
'Bajar' is the native word; 'Market' is the English loanword. They are interchangeable in cities.
'Bajarat' (in/to) is more common for the act of going. 'Bajarala' (for the) is used more for the purpose.
Say 'Mi bajarat ahe.'
It is neutral. It's fine for both home and office.
Expressions liées
बाजार करणे
similarTo do the shopping
भाजी आणणे
specialized formTo bring vegetables
फेरी मारणे
similarTo take a stroll
खरेदी करणे
formalTo make a purchase
