At the A1 level, 'मिनिट' (minit) is one of the fundamental building blocks for understanding and expressing time. Learners will encounter it in simple phrases related to daily routines and basic scheduling. For example, they might hear or read sentences like 'मी पाच मिनिट थांबतो' (Mi paach minit thambto) - 'I wait for five minutes', or 'मी एक मिनिटात येईन' (Mi ek minitat yein) - 'I will come in one minute'. These phrases are crucial for basic interactions, such as asking someone to wait or indicating a short delay.
The focus at this level is on recognizing the word and understanding its meaning in simple numerical contexts. Learners will typically see 'मिनिट' used with small, common numbers like one, two, five, ten. The distinction between singular 'मिनिट' and plural 'मिनिटे' might be introduced, but the primary goal is comprehension of basic time references. For instance, understanding that 'दहा मिनिटे' refers to a longer duration than 'एक मिनिट' is key.
In terms of production, A1 learners will aim to use 'मिनिट' in very simple, formulaic sentences, often repeating patterns they have heard. They might practice saying 'फक्त एक मिनिट' (phakta ek minit) - 'just one minute' or 'दहा मिनिटे लागतील' (daha minite lagtil) - 'it will take ten minutes'. The emphasis is on getting the core meaning across rather than complex grammatical constructions. This word is essential for navigating basic social situations involving time, like agreeing to meet or asking how long something will take.
Exposure to 'मिनिट' at A1 will often be through basic dialogues, flashcards, and simple exercises focusing on numbers and time. The goal is to build a foundation for more complex time-related vocabulary and grammar in subsequent levels. Recognizing 'मिनिट' allows learners to grasp the timing of events in simple narratives and instructions, making it a vital component of early Marathi language acquisition.
At the A2 level, learners build upon their understanding of 'मिनिट' (minit) by using it in slightly more complex sentences and understanding its role in everyday scheduling and duration descriptions. They will encounter and start to use phrases like 'मी पाच मिनिटांत येतो' (Mi paach minitant yeto) - 'I'll come in five minutes', or 'प्रवासाला सुमारे वीस मिनिटे लागतील' (Pravasala sumare vis minite lagtil) - 'The journey will take about twenty minutes'. This involves understanding the locative case ending '-त' (-t) which signifies 'in' or 'within' a timeframe.
Learners at A2 will also begin to use 'मिनिट' to describe the length of activities or objects, often with the possessive suffix '-चा' (-cha). For instance, 'हा चित्रपट फक्त ९० मिनिटांचा आहे' (Ha chitrapat phakta 90 minitancha aahe) - 'This movie is only 90 minutes long'. They will also become more comfortable with the plural form 'मिनिटे' (minite) and its correct usage with numbers greater than one.
Comprehension at A2 includes understanding spoken or written sentences that mention specific times, such as 'मी दुपारी २ वाजून ३० मिनिटांनी येईन' (Mi dupari 2 vajun 30 minitanni yein) - 'I will come at 2:30 PM'. While full production of such complex time expressions might still be developing, recognizing them is a key A2 skill. They will also practice asking questions like 'किती मिनिटे लागतील?' (Kiti minite lagtil?) - 'How many minutes will it take?'
The focus at A2 is on practical application – using 'मिनिट' to manage simple schedules, estimate waiting times, and understand durations in everyday contexts like public transport announcements or simple instructions. The pluralization and basic case endings become more ingrained through practice.
At the B1 level, learners demonstrate a solid command of 'मिनिट' (minit) and can use it fluently in a variety of communicative situations. They can accurately distinguish between singular 'मिनिट' and plural 'मिनिटे' and correctly apply various case endings like '-त' (-t), '-तांत' (-tant), '-नी' (-ni), and '-चा' (-cha) in sentences. For example, they can confidently say, 'मी अर्ध्या तासात (तीस मिनिटांत) पोहोचेन' (Mi ardhya tasat (tis minitant) pohochen) - 'I will reach in half an hour (thirty minutes)', or 'या कामासाठी सुमारे ४५ मिनिटे लागतील' (Ya kamasathi sumare 45 minite lagtil) - 'This task will take approximately 45 minutes'.
B1 learners can also effectively use 'मिनिट' when discussing schedules, planning events, or reporting on the duration of activities. They can understand and produce sentences that specify exact times, such as 'मी सकाळी ९ वाजून १० मिनिटांनी निघणार आहे' (Mi sakali 9 vajun 10 minitanni nighanar aahe) - 'I am leaving at 9:10 AM'. They can also discuss lateness or earliness with precision, like 'तो मीटिंगला १० मिनिटे उशिरा आला' (To meetingla 10 minite ushira aala) - 'He came 10 minutes late for the meeting'.
Comprehension at B1 includes understanding detailed discussions about time, such as following longer instructions or understanding news reports that mention specific timeframes. They can differentiate 'मिनिट' from related terms like 'तास' (hour) and 'सेकंद' (second) and use them appropriately in context. They are also capable of using 'मिनिट' in more descriptive sentences, perhaps comparing durations: 'कालच्या प्रवासाला आजच्यापेक्षा १० मिनिटे जास्त लागली' (Kalchya pravasal aajchyapeksha 10 minite jast lagli) - 'Yesterday's journey took 10 minutes longer than today's'.
The focus at B1 is on the accurate and flexible application of 'मिनिट' in everyday conversations, allowing learners to manage time-related aspects of their lives more effectively in Marathi. They can express themselves with confidence regarding durations and punctuality.
At the B2 level, learners utilize 'मिनिट' (minit) with a high degree of accuracy and naturalness, integrating it seamlessly into more complex and nuanced discussions about time. They can handle a wide range of grammatical structures associated with 'मिनिट', including various case endings and compound expressions, with confidence. For instance, they can express hypothetical situations related to time: 'जर मला आणखी पाच मिनिटे मिळाली असती, तर मी काम पूर्ण केले असते' (Jar mala aankhi paach minite milali asti, tar mi kaam purna kele aste) - 'If I had received five more minutes, I would have completed the work'.
Comprehension at B2 extends to understanding idiomatic uses or figurative language involving time, although 'मिनिट' itself is quite literal. They can understand discussions where time is a critical factor, such as detailed project planning, logistical arrangements, or historical accounts where precise durations are mentioned. They can also infer meaning from context when durations are implied rather than explicitly stated using numbers.
Production at B2 involves using 'मिनिट' in formal and informal registers, adapting their language appropriately. They can articulate detailed explanations of schedules, justify delays, or negotiate timeframes. For example, they might explain the intricacies of a schedule: 'प्रत्येक सत्रासाठी २० मिनिटांचा वेळ दिला जाईल, ज्यामध्ये ५ मिनिटांची विश्रांती असेल' (Pratyek satrasathi 20 minitancha vel dila jail, jyamadhye 5 minitanchi vishranti asel) - 'Each session will be allotted 20 minutes, including a 5-minute break'.
The emphasis at B2 is on the skillful and varied application of 'मिनिट' in expressing complex temporal relationships, planning, and problem-solving scenarios in Marathi. They can discuss time-related concepts with clarity and precision.
At the C1 level, learners demonstrate a sophisticated mastery of 'मिनिट' (minit), using it not just for literal time measurement but also in nuanced expressions and potentially in more abstract or figurative contexts if the situation calls for it. Their command over the grammatical structures associated with 'मिनिट', including complex sentence constructions and idiomatic phrases (though 'मिनिट' itself is less prone to idiomatic use), is near-native. They can articulate precise temporal relationships in detailed narratives or technical discussions.
Comprehension at C1 involves understanding subtle temporal cues in complex texts, including literature, academic papers, or specialized industry reports. They can grasp the significance of specific durations mentioned in relation to broader events or arguments. For instance, understanding the implication of a short, critical timeframe mentioned in a historical analysis or a scientific experiment's methodology.
Production at C1 involves using 'मिनिट' with exceptional fluency and accuracy across all registers. They can employ it in sophisticated arguments, persuasive speeches, or creative writing, maintaining a natural flow and appropriate tone. For example, they might craft a sentence like: 'त्यांच्या सादरीकरणात प्रत्येक मुद्द्यासाठी केवळ दोन मिनिटांचा वेळ राखीव ठेवण्यात आला होता, ज्यामुळे विषय संक्षिप्तपणे मांडणे आवश्यक होते' (Tyanchya sadarikaranat pratyek muddyasathi keval don minitancha vel rakhiv thevnyat ala hota, jyamule vishay sankshiptpane mandane avashyak hote) - 'In their presentation, only two minutes were reserved for each point, making it necessary to present the topic concisely'.
The focus at C1 is on the effortless and precise application of 'मिनिट' in conveying complex temporal information, contributing to the overall fluency and sophistication of Marathi communication. They can discuss time with the same ease and depth as a native speaker.
At the C2 level, learners exhibit a native-like command of 'मिनिट' (minit), using it with absolute precision and naturalness in all contexts. Their understanding and production encompass the full spectrum of temporal expressions, including subtle nuances and potential figurative uses, although 'मिनिट' itself is primarily a literal term. They can effortlessly integrate 'मिनिट' into complex sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and varied registers, mirroring native speaker proficiency.
Comprehension at C2 involves understanding highly specialized or literary texts where time is discussed with great subtlety. They can interpret the impact of specific durations on plot, character development, or thematic elements. They can also readily discern the intended meaning even when temporal references are implied or use highly idiomatic phrasing.
Production at C2 is characterized by effortless fluency and the ability to adapt 'मिनिट' to any communicative task with complete confidence and stylistic appropriateness. They can generate spontaneous, accurate, and sophisticated responses in discussions involving time, whether in academic, professional, or personal settings. For example, they might use it in a critical analysis: 'त्यांच्या कथानकात, प्रत्येक क्षणाला केवळ काही मिनिटांचे महत्त्व होते, जे कथेच्या तणावाला अधिक गडद करत होते' (Tyanchya kathanakat, pratyek kshanala keval kahi minitache mahatva hote, je kathechya tanavala adhik gadad karat hote) - 'In their narrative, each moment held significance for only a few minutes, which deepened the story's tension'.
The focus at C2 is on the complete internalization of 'मिनिट' as part of their Marathi linguistic repertoire, enabling them to communicate about time with the same ease, accuracy, and expressiveness as a highly educated native speaker.
The Marathi word मिनिट (minit) is a noun that directly translates to 'minute' in English. It refers to a unit of time equal to sixty seconds. This word is fundamental in everyday communication in Marathi, used for measuring and discussing short durations of time, scheduling appointments, indicating lateness or earliness, and describing the length of events or activities. You'll hear it constantly when people talk about how long something takes, when something will happen, or how much time has passed.
When you need to specify a particular time, like 5 minutes past the hour, or when you want to say something will take just a few minutes, 'मिनिट' is the word you'll use. It's as common in Marathi as 'minute' is in English. For example, if someone asks how long a meeting will last, you might reply, 'फक्त दहा मिनिटे लागतील' (phakt daha minite lagtil), meaning 'It will take only ten minutes.' Similarly, if you are running a little late, you might say, 'मी दोन मिनिटांत पोहोचेल' (mi don minitant pohochel), meaning 'I will arrive in two minutes.' The word is versatile and fits into countless temporal expressions.
Think about all the situations where we use 'minute' in English: 'Wait a minute,' 'It's been five minutes,' 'The movie is 90 minutes long,' 'I'll be ready in a minute.' All these expressions have direct equivalents in Marathi using 'मिनिट'. It's one of those essential words that unlocks a vast range of temporal descriptions. Mastering 'मिनिट' is a crucial step in understanding and using Marathi for practical, everyday conversations. It's a building block for discussing schedules, durations, and punctuality, making it indispensable for anyone learning the language.
- Usage Contexts
- Measuring short durations (e.g., 'How long will it take?').
- Specifying exact times (e.g., 'at 3:15 PM').
- Indicating punctuality or lateness (e.g., 'I'll be there in 5 minutes').
- Describing the length of events or activities (e.g., 'The class is 60 minutes long').
मी फक्त पाच मिनिटे थांबेन. (Mi phakta paach minite thamben.) - I will wait for only five minutes.
सभेला दहा मिनिटे उशीर झाला. (Sabhela daha minite ushir jhala.) - The meeting was ten minutes late.
Using 'मिनिट' (minit) in Marathi sentences is straightforward and follows common grammatical structures. The most frequent way to use it is to indicate a duration or a point in time. When referring to a specific number of minutes, you will often see the numeral followed by 'मिनिट' (for one minute) or 'मिनिटे' (for more than one minute). For example, 'एक मिनिट' (ek minit) means 'one minute', while 'दोन मिनिटे' (don minite) means 'two minutes'. This distinction is important for correct usage.
In sentences, 'मिनिट' often appears after a number. For instance, 'मी दहा मिनिटांत येईन' (Mi daha minitant yein) translates to 'I will come in ten minutes.' Here, 'दहा मिनिटांत' (daha minitant) means 'in ten minutes,' using the locative case ending '-त' (-t) to indicate the time frame. This ending is very common when talking about arrival or completion within a certain time.
You can also use 'मिनिट' to describe the length of something. For example, 'हा चित्रपट ९० मिनिटांचा आहे' (Ha chitrapat 90 minitancha aahe) means 'This movie is 90 minutes long.' The suffix '-चा' (-cha) here indicates possession or belonging, essentially saying 'of 90 minutes'. This pattern is useful for specifying durations.
When asking about time, you might hear: 'किती मिनिटे लागतील?' (Kiti minite lagtil?) - 'How many minutes will it take?' Or, when stating a specific time: 'मी संध्याकाळी ५ वाजून १५ मिनिटांनी येईन' (Mi sandhyakali 5 vajun 15 minitanni yein) - 'I will come at 5:15 PM.' Notice the use of 'वाजून' (vajun) for hours and 'मिनिटांनी' (minitanni) for minutes past the hour, with the '-नी' (-ni) ending indicating 'at' or 'by' a specific time.
- Sentence Structures
- [Number] + मिनिट/मिनिटे + [Verb/Prepositional Phrase]
- [Noun] + [Number] + मिनिटांचा/मिनिटांची/मिनिटांचे + आहे/आहेत
- [Time] वाजून + [Number] + मिनिटांनी
मी आता एक मिनिटात येतो. (Mi aata ek minitat yeto.) - I am coming in one minute now.
या कामाला अर्धा तास (तीस मिनिटे) लागेल. (Ya kamala ardha taas (tis minite) lagel.) - This work will take half an hour (thirty minutes).
You will encounter the word 'मिनिट' (minit) in virtually every aspect of daily Marathi conversation. It's an indispensable part of discussing schedules, appointments, and the passage of time. Imagine walking into a shop and asking, 'ही वस्तू किती मिनिटांत मिळेल?' (Hi vastu kiti minitant milel?) - 'In how many minutes will I get this item?' or a friend telling you, 'मी फक्त दोन मिनिटं उशिरा येईन' (Mi phakta don minita ushira yein) - 'I will be just two minutes late.' These are everyday exchanges where 'मिनिट' is central.
In educational settings, teachers often use it when managing class time: 'आपल्याकडे अभ्यासासाठी फक्त दहा मिनिटे शिल्लक आहेत' (Aplyakade abhyasasathi phakta daha minite shillak aahet) - 'We have only ten minutes left for studying.' Similarly, in professional environments, meetings are planned and discussed using minutes: 'पुढील बैठक १५ मिनिटांत सुरू होईल' (Pudhil baithak 15 minitant suru hoil) - 'The next meeting will start in 15 minutes.'
Public transportation announcements frequently use it. For example, 'पुढील बस पाच मिनिटांत येईल' (Pudhil bus paach minitant yeil) - 'The next bus will arrive in five minutes.' Even in casual conversations about cooking or waiting, 'मिनिट' is used: 'हे पाच मिनिटं शिजवा' (He paach minita shijava) - 'Cook this for five minutes.' or 'फक्त एक मिनिट थांबा' (Phakta ek minita thamba) - 'Just wait a minute.'
When people talk about recipes, they specify cooking times in minutes. When discussing the length of a movie, a song, or a sports match, minutes are the standard unit. Even in emergencies, time is crucial: 'मला मदतीसाठी फक्त दोन मिनिटे लागतील' (Mala madatisathi phakta don minite lagtil) - 'I will need help for only two minutes.'
- Common Scenarios
- Setting alarms and timers.
- Arranging meetings and appointments.
- Estimating travel or task duration.
- Discussing punctuality.
- Following recipes and instructions.
गाडी येण्यासाठी अजून पाच मिनिटे लागतील. (Gadi yenyasathi ajun paach minite lagtil.) - The car will take another five minutes to arrive.
मी फक्त एक मिनिटात परत येतो. (Mi phakta ek minitat parat yeto.) - I will be back in just one minute.
One of the most common mistakes for learners is the incorrect use of the singular 'मिनिट' (minit) versus the plural 'मिनिटे' (minite). While in English we just say 'minute(s)', Marathi distinguishes between one minute and more than one. For example, saying 'दोन मिनिट' (don minit) instead of 'दोन मिनिटे' (don minite) is grammatically incorrect. Always remember: one is 'मिनिट', two or more are 'मिनिटे'.
Another frequent error involves the case endings when 'मिनिट' is used with prepositions like 'in' or 'at'. Learners might forget to add the appropriate suffix, such as '-त' (-t) for 'in' or '-नी' (-ni) for 'at' a specific time. For instance, saying 'मी १० मिनिट येईल' (Mi 10 minit yeil) is understandable but incorrect. The correct phrasing would be 'मी १० मिनिटांत येईन' (Mi 10 minitant yein) - 'I will come in 10 minutes.' The '-तांत' (-tant) ending, derived from '-त' with the plural 'मिनिटे', is crucial here.
Confusion can also arise when specifying exact times. While '५ वाजून १५ मिनिटे' (5 vajun 15 minite) is correct for 5:15, learners might incorrectly use 'मिनिट' instead of 'मिनिटे' or omit the conjunction 'वाजून' (vajun) when it's needed. For example, saying '५ १५ मिनिट' (5 15 minit) is not standard. The proper way to express 5:15 PM is 'संध्याकाळी ५ वाजून १५ मिनिटांनी' (Sandhyakali 5 vajun 15 minitanni).
Finally, some learners might mistakenly use 'तास' (taas - hour) when they intend to say 'मिनिट', or vice versa, especially when dealing with durations that fall between minutes and hours. It's important to be clear about which unit of time you are referring to. Always double-check if you mean minutes or hours to avoid significant misunderstandings.
- Common Pitfalls
- Using singular 'मिनिट' for plural quantities.
- Forgetting case endings like '-त' or '-नी'.
- Incorrectly forming specific times (e.g., 5:15).
- Confusing 'मिनिट' with 'तास' (hour).
Incorrect: मी दोन मिनिट थांबेन. (Mi don minit thamben.)
Correct: मी दोन मिनिटे थांबेन. (Mi don minite thamben.) - I will wait for two minutes.
Incorrect: मी ५ वाजून १५ मिनिट येईल. (Mi 5 vajun 15 minit yeil.)
Correct: मी ५ वाजून १५ मिनिटांनी येईन. (Mi 5 vajun 15 minitanni yein.) - I will come at 5:15.
While 'मिनिट' (minit) is the standard word for minute, Marathi has other words related to time that might be used in similar contexts or as alternatives depending on the nuance. The most obvious alternative for a longer duration is 'तास' (taas), which means 'hour'. When discussing time, it's crucial to distinguish between these units. For instance, 'एक तास' (ek taas) is one hour, whereas 'एक मिनिट' (ek minit) is one minute.
For very short, imprecise durations, people might use 'क्षणभर' (kshanbhar), which translates to 'for a moment' or 'for an instant'. This is more poetic and less precise than 'मिनिट'. For example, 'तो क्षणभर थांबला' (To kshanbhar thambala) means 'He stopped for a moment'. It implies a time much shorter than a minute.
Another related term is 'वेळ' (vel), which generally means 'time' or 'occasion'. While not a direct substitute for 'मिनिट', it's used in broader temporal discussions. For instance, 'किती वेळ लागेल?' (Kiti vel lagel?) means 'How much time will it take?', which could be answered in minutes, hours, or days. If the answer is short, it might be specified in minutes using 'मिनिट'.
In formal contexts, especially when referring to official records or minutes of a meeting, the word 'कार्यवृत्त' (karyavritta) is used, meaning 'minutes' of a meeting. This is a specialized term and not interchangeable with the time unit 'मिनिट'.
- Comparison Table
- मिनिट (minit): A standard unit of time, 60 seconds. Used for precise measurements of short durations.
- तास (taas): Hour. A larger unit of time, 60 minutes. Used for longer durations.
- क्षणभर (kshanbhar): For a moment/instant. A very short, imprecise duration, much less than a minute.
- वेळ (vel): Time, occasion. A general term for time, can be measured in minutes, hours, etc.
- कार्यवृत्त (karyavritta): Minutes of a meeting. A formal term for official records of a meeting.
मी फक्त एक मिनिट थांबेन, जास्त वेळ नाही. (Mi phakta ek minit thamben, jast vel nahi.) - I will wait for only one minute, not a long time.
या कामाला एक तास लागेल, मिनिटे नाही. (Ya kamala ek taas lagel, minite nahi.) - This work will take an hour, not minutes.
Exemples par niveau
मी पाच मिनिट थांबतो.
I wait for five minutes.
'पाच मिनिट' is used for duration. The verb 'थांबतो' (thambto) means 'wait'.
मी एक मिनिटात येईन.
I will come in one minute.
'-त' suffix indicates 'in' or 'within' a time frame.
किती मिनिटे?
How many minutes?
'मिनिटे' is the plural form of 'मिनिट'.
फक्त एक मिनिट.
Just one minute.
Simple phrase for a short duration.
दहा मिनिटे लागतील.
It will take ten minutes.
'लागतील' (lagtil) means 'will take'.
मी दोन मिनिटात आलो.
I came in two minutes.
Past tense verb 'आलो' (aalo) means 'came'.
हे काम ५ मिनिटांचे आहे.
This work is of 5 minutes.
'-चे' suffix used to indicate duration of the work.
एक मिनिट थांबा.
Wait one minute.
Imperative verb 'थांबा' (thamba) means 'wait'.
मी अर्धा तास (तीस मिनिटे) वाट पाहिली.
I waited for half an hour (thirty minutes).
'मिनिटे' is used for plural duration. '-त' suffix used with 'तास' (hour) and 'मिनिटे'.
गाडी येण्यासाठी अजून पाच मिनिटे आहेत.
There are still five minutes for the car to arrive.
'आहेत' (aahet) means 'are'.
या कामाला किती मिनिटे लागतील?
How many minutes will this work take?
Asking about the duration of a task.
मी संध्याकाळी ५ वाजून १५ मिनिटांनी येईन.
I will come at 5:15 PM.
Specifying a precise time using hours and minutes.
तो मीटिंगला १० मिनिटे उशिरा आला.
He came 10 minutes late for the meeting.
'उशिरा' (ushira) means 'late'.
कृपया मला दोन मिनिटे द्या.
Please give me two minutes.
A polite request for a short duration.
चित्रपट ९० मिनिटांचा आहे.
The movie is 90 minutes long.
'-चा' suffix indicates the duration of the movie.
आपल्याकडे फक्त पाच मिनिटे शिल्लक आहेत.
We only have five minutes left.
'शिल्लक आहेत' (shillak aahet) means 'are remaining/left'.
मी साधारणपणे वीस मिनिटांत ऑफिसला पोहोचतो.
I generally reach the office in twenty minutes.
'साधारणपणे' (sadharanpane) means 'generally'.
या प्रक्रियेला सुमारे एक तास (६० मिनिटे) लागू शकतो.
This process can take about an hour (60 minutes).
Using 'लागू शकतो' (lagu shakto) for possibility.
मी उद्या सकाळी ७ वाजून ३० मिनिटांनी निघणार आहे.
I am leaving tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM.
'निघणार आहे' (nighanar aahe) indicates a future plan.
त्यांनी मला फक्त दोन मिनिटे बोलण्याची संधी दिली.
They gave me only two minutes to speak.
'बोलण्याची संधी' (bolnyachi sandhi) means 'opportunity to speak'.
आज हवामान खूप उष्ण आहे, त्यामुळे मला फक्त १० मिनिटे बाहेर राहायचे आहे.
The weather is very hot today, so I want to stay outside for only 10 minutes.
Expressing a reason for a short duration outside.
मी या प्रकल्पावर गेल्या तीन आठवड्यांपासून काम करत आहे, पण अजूनही ५० मिनिटांचे काम बाकी आहे.
I have been working on this project for the last three weeks, but still 50 minutes of work remain.
Combining past duration with remaining time.
वेळेचे व्यवस्थापन महत्त्वाचे आहे; प्रत्येक मिनिटाचा योग्य वापर करा.
Time management is important; use every minute properly.
Emphasizing the value of each minute.
त्यांच्या सादरीकरणात प्रत्येक मुद्द्यासाठी केवळ दोन मिनिटांचा वेळ राखीव ठेवण्यात आला होता.
In their presentation, only two minutes were reserved for each point.
'राखीव ठेवण्यात आला होता' (rakhiv thevnyat ala hota) means 'was reserved'.
जर मला आणखी पाच मिनिटे मिळाली असती, तर मी ते काम पूर्ण केले असते.
If I had received five more minutes, I would have completed that work.
Conditional sentence expressing regret about insufficient time.
या ट्रेनला पोहोचायला अंदाजे १५ मिनिटे लागतील, कारण ट्रॅफिक जाम आहे.
This train will take approximately 15 minutes to arrive, because there is a traffic jam.
Explaining a delay and estimating arrival time.
माझ्या मते, या चर्चेसाठी किमान अर्धा तास (३० मिनिटे) पुरेसा आहे.
In my opinion, at least half an hour (30 minutes) is sufficient for this discussion.
Expressing an opinion on the required duration.
त्यांनी मला फक्त काही मिनिटे बोलायची संधी दिली, त्यामुळे मला माझे विचार थोडक्यात मांडावे लागले.
They gave me only a few minutes to speak, so I had to present my thoughts briefly.
Explaining the consequence of limited speaking time.
या नवीन सॉफ्टवेअरच्या प्रशिक्षणासाठी दररोज ४५ मिनिटांचे सत्र आयोजित केले जाईल.
A daily session of 45 minutes will be organized for the training of this new software.
'सत्र आयोजित केले जाईल' (satra ayojit kele jail) means 'a session will be organized'.
माझ्या अनुभवानुसार, अशा प्रकारच्या समस्या सोडवण्यासाठी साधारणपणे एक तास लागतो, पण आज आपण ते २० मिनिटांत करू शकतो.
In my experience, solving such problems usually takes an hour, but today we can do it in 20 minutes.
Comparing usual time with current efficient time.
कंपनीच्या धोरणानुसार, कर्मचाऱ्यांनी प्रत्येक कामासाठी मिनिटांचा योग्य हिशोब ठेवावा.
According to company policy, employees should keep a proper account of minutes for each task.
Referring to time tracking in a professional context.
त्यांच्या कथानकात, प्रत्येक क्षणाला केवळ काही मिनिटांचे महत्त्व होते, जे कथेच्या तणावाला अधिक गडद करत होते.
In their narrative, each moment held significance for only a few minutes, which deepened the story's tension.
Using 'मिनिटांचे महत्त्व' (minitache mahatva) to describe the importance of short durations.
त्यांच्या सादरीकरणात प्रत्येक मुद्द्यासाठी केवळ दोन मिनिटांचा वेळ राखीव ठेवण्यात आला होता, ज्यामुळे विषय संक्षिप्तपणे मांडणे आवश्यक होते.
In their presentation, only two minutes were reserved for each point, making it necessary to present the topic concisely.
'राखीव ठेवण्यात आला होता' (rakhiv thevnyat ala hota) means 'was reserved'; 'संक्षिप्तपणे मांडणे' (sankshiptpane mandane) means 'to present concisely'.
अपेक्षेप्रमाणे, प्रकल्पाचा अंतिम टप्पा पूर्ण करण्यासाठी आम्हाला अतिरिक्त ३० मिनिटांचा अवधी मिळाला.
As expected, we received an additional 30 minutes to complete the final phase of the project.
'अतिरिक्त अवधी' (atirikta avadhi) means 'additional time'.
त्यांच्या भाषणात, त्यांनी प्रत्येक घटनेचे विश्लेषण करण्यासाठी केवळ काही मिनिटे दिली, ज्यामुळे गंभीर तपशील वगळले गेले.
In his speech, he allocated only a few minutes to analyze each event, which led to the omission of critical details.
Discussing the consequence of limited time for analysis.
या समस्येचे निराकरण करण्यासाठी, आपल्याला सर्व संभाव्य उपायांवर विचारविनिमय करण्यासाठी किमान १५ मिनिटे द्यावी लागतील.
To resolve this issue, we will need to dedicate at least 15 minutes to brainstorm all possible solutions.
'विचारविनिमय' (vicharvinimay) means 'brainstorming/deliberation'.
त्यांच्या कामाचे स्वरूप पाहता, प्रत्येक कर्मचाऱ्याला दररोज किमान २० मिनिटांचे विश्रांतीचे नियोजन करणे आवश्यक आहे.
Considering the nature of their work, each employee is required to plan for at least 20 minutes of rest daily.
'विश्रांतीचे नियोजन' (vishrantiche niyojan) means 'planning for rest'.
या ऐतिहासिक घटनेच्या वर्णनात, प्रत्येक दशकाचे महत्त्व केवळ काही मिनिटांच्या तपशिलात मांडले आहे.
In the description of this historical event, the significance of each decade is presented in the detail of only a few minutes.
Figurative use of 'मिनिट' to denote very brief, focused attention on historical periods.
नवीन तंत्रज्ञानाच्या अंमलबजावणीसाठी, प्रारंभिक टप्प्यात प्रत्येक वापरकर्त्याला सुमारे १५ मिनिटांचे प्रशिक्षण दिले जाईल.
For the implementation of the new technology, each user will be provided with approximately 15 minutes of training in the initial phase.
'अंमलबजावणी' (ammalbajavni) means 'implementation'.
त्यांनी मला समस्येचे गांभीर्य समजावून सांगण्यासाठी केवळ दोन मिनिटे दिली, ज्यामुळे मला त्वरित उपाय सुचवावा लागला.
They gave me only two minutes to explain the seriousness of the problem, which forced me to suggest an immediate solution.
Emphasizing the urgency due to limited time.
त्यांच्या कथानकात, प्रत्येक क्षणाला केवळ काही मिनिटांचे महत्त्व होते, जे कथेच्या तणावाला अधिक गडद करत होते.
In their narrative, each moment held significance for only a few minutes, which deepened the story's tension.
Using 'मिनिटांचे महत्त्व' (minitache mahatva) to describe the importance of short durations.
प्रशासकीय दृष्ट्या, प्रत्येक अहवालाचे पुनरावलोकन करण्यासाठी अर्धा मिनिट देखील पुरेसा नाही, तरीही ते आवश्यक आहे.
Administratively, even half a minute is not enough to review each report, yet it is necessary.
Hyperbole to emphasize the inadequacy of time for a task.
त्यांनी मला समस्येचे गांभीर्य समजावून सांगण्यासाठी केवळ दोन मिनिटे दिली, ज्यामुळे मला त्वरित उपाय सुचवावा लागला.
They gave me only two minutes to explain the seriousness of the problem, which forced me to suggest an immediate solution.
Emphasizing the urgency due to limited time.
या क्लिष्ट तांत्रिक समस्येचे विश्लेषण करण्यासाठी, आम्हाला प्रत्येक पैलूवर विचार करण्यासाठी किमान वीस मिनिटे दिली जावीत.
To analyze this complex technical problem, we should be given at least twenty minutes to consider each aspect.
Requesting sufficient time for detailed analysis.
त्यांच्या भाषणात, त्यांनी प्रत्येक घटनेचे विश्लेषण करण्यासाठी केवळ काही मिनिटे दिली, ज्यामुळे गंभीर तपशील वगळले गेले.
In his speech, he allocated only a few minutes to analyze each event, which led to the omission of critical details.
Discussing the consequence of limited time for analysis.
कंपनीच्या धोरणानुसार, कर्मचाऱ्यांनी प्रत्येक कामासाठी मिनिटांचा योग्य हिशोब ठेवावा, जेणेकरून उत्पादकता मोजता येईल.
According to company policy, employees should keep a proper account of minutes for each task, so that productivity can be measured.
Referring to time tracking for productivity measurement.
या ऐतिहासिक घटनेच्या वर्णनात, प्रत्येक दशकाचे महत्त्व केवळ काही मिनिटांच्या तपशिलात मांडले आहे.
In the description of this historical event, the significance of each decade is presented in the detail of only a few minutes.
Figurative use of 'मिनिट' to denote very brief, focused attention on historical periods.
प्रारंभिक टप्प्यात, नवीन तंत्रज्ञानाच्या अंमलबजावणीसाठी प्रत्येक वापरकर्त्याला सुमारे १५ मिनिटांचे प्रशिक्षण दिले जाईल, जेणेकरून ते मूलभूत कार्ये करू शकतील.
In the initial phase, each user will be provided with approximately 15 minutes of training for the implementation of the new technology, so that they can perform basic functions.
'अंमलबजावणी' (ammalbajavni) means 'implementation'; 'जेणेकरून' (jenekarun) means 'so that'.
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