Significado
Expressing that something can be done.
Contexto cultural
In Marathi culture, being 'shakya' (possible) is often tied to 'Ashirwad' (blessings). People might say 'देवाच्या कृपेने हे शक्य आहे' (This is possible by God's grace). In Pune, the cultural capital, this phrase is used with precision. If someone says 'हे शक्य आहे,' they have likely thought through the logic behind it. In Mumbai, the phrase is often shortened or mixed with English. 'Shakya aahe' is a quick confirmation in the hustle of the city. In farming communities, possibility is often linked to the weather and seasons. 'पाऊस पडला तर हे शक्य आहे' (If it rains, this is possible).
Keep it Simple
When in doubt, use 'He shakya aahe'. It is the safest and most understood way to express possibility in any part of Maharashtra.
Avoid 'Mi'
Never say 'Mi shakya aahe' to mean 'I am capable'. It sounds like you are saying 'I am a possibility', which is confusing.
Significado
Expressing that something can be done.
Keep it Simple
When in doubt, use 'He shakya aahe'. It is the safest and most understood way to express possibility in any part of Maharashtra.
Avoid 'Mi'
Never say 'Mi shakya aahe' to mean 'I am capable'. It sounds like you are saying 'I am a possibility', which is confusing.
Add 'Nakkich'
To sound more like a native speaker, add 'Nakkich' (definitely) before 'shakya' to show strong confidence: 'He nakkich shakya aahe!'
Polite Refusal
If you want to say 'No' politely to a request, you can say 'हे सध्या शक्य नाही' (This is not possible right now). It sounds softer than a direct 'No'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to say 'It is possible to go today.'
आज जाणे _______ आहे.
'शक्य' (shakya) is the word for 'possible'.
How do you ask 'Is it possible?'
Choose the correct question form:
Adding 'का' (ka) at the end turns the statement into a question.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: आपण हे काम उद्या करूया का? B: ________. उद्या मला वेळ आहे.
Since B says they have time tomorrow, they are confirming the possibility.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A doctor telling a patient that recovery is likely.
The doctor is confirming the possibility of recovery.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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4 ejerciciosआज जाणे _______ आहे.
'शक्य' (shakya) is the word for 'possible'.
Choose the correct question form:
Adding 'का' (ka) at the end turns the statement into a question.
A: आपण हे काम उद्या करूया का? B: ________. उद्या मला वेळ आहे.
Since B says they have time tomorrow, they are confirming the possibility.
Situation: A doctor telling a patient that recovery is likely.
The doctor is confirming the possibility of recovery.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, 'shakya' is for situations or tasks. For people, use 'shakto' (can).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Say 'He shakya hote'.
The opposite is 'ashakya' (impossible).
Yes, in casual conversation, 'He' is often dropped.
No, it is an indeclinable adjective in this context.
Yes, it is very common in Mumbai Marathi.
It's better to use 'kadachit' for 'maybe'. 'Shakya aahe' is more about 'it can be done'.
Say 'तुला शक्य आहे का?' (Tula shakya aahe ka?)
Yes, many motivational Marathi songs use this phrase.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for professional emails.
'Shakya' is 'possible' (can be done), 'Sambhav' is 'probable' (likely to happen).
Frases relacionadas
अशक्य आहे
contrastIt is impossible
होऊ शकते
similarIt can happen
कदाचित
builds onPerhaps / Maybe
नक्कीच
builds onDefinitely
शक्यतो
specialized formPreferably / As far as possible
