Meaning
Urban slang for ending a discussion.
Cultural Background
The phrase is a hallmark of 'Katta' culture, where groups of friends hang out and engage in 'vada-vadi' (debates). Influenced by the 'Bambaiya' Hindi dialect, this phrase shows how Marathi absorbs English words to create a unique urban identity. Many modern Marathi 'Masala' movies use this phrase to show the hero's decisiveness and 'cool' factor.
Use the Hand Gesture
To sound like a native, move your hand horizontally as if cutting the air while saying it.
Watch the Tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like a threat. Keep it light with friends.
Meaning
Urban slang for ending a discussion.
Use the Hand Gesture
To sound like a native, move your hand horizontally as if cutting the air while saying it.
Watch the Tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like a threat. Keep it light with friends.
The 'Jhala' Addition
Adding 'jhala' (happened) makes it sound more like a statement of fact than a command.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct slang word.
मी तुला सगळं सांगितलं आहे, आता विषय ______ कर.
The phrase is 'विषय क्लोज कर' which means 'close the topic.'
Which situation is appropriate for using 'विषय क्लोज'?
In which of these settings can you say 'विषय क्लोज'?
It is an informal slang phrase best suited for friends.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आपण फिरायला जायचं का? B: नको, पाऊस पडतोय. A: ठीक आहे, मग ______.
A is agreeing to drop the idea because of the rain.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to use Vishay Close
Good Situations
- • With friends
- • At the market
- • On WhatsApp
Bad Situations
- • With Boss
- • With Grandparents
- • In Court
Practice Bank
3 exercisesमी तुला सगळं सांगितलं आहे, आता विषय ______ कर.
The phrase is 'विषय क्लोज कर' which means 'close the topic.'
In which of these settings can you say 'विषय क्लोज'?
It is an informal slang phrase best suited for friends.
A: आपण फिरायला जायचं का? B: नको, पाऊस पडतोय. A: ठीक आहे, मग ______.
A is agreeing to drop the idea because of the rain.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, it is a slang construction. In formal Marathi, you would say 'विषय संपला' (Vishay sampla).
Only if the email is to a very close friend. Never use it in a business email.
Not at all! It can just mean a plan is finalized, like 'We are meeting at 6, Vishay Close.'
Related Phrases
विषय संपला
synonymTopic finished
विषय हार्ड आहे
contrastThe topic is intense/difficult
मॅटर क्लोज
similarMatter closed
विषय निघाला
contrastThe topic came up
