意思
Stating that time has passed
文化背景
In cities like Pune, punctuality is highly valued. Being late is often seen as a lack of 'shist' (discipline). Time is more fluid. 'Ushir' might refer to a broad window of time rather than specific minutes. The entire city's sense of 'ushir' is tied to the railway timetable. A 5-minute delay in a train is 'khup ushir'. Despite the invitation time, events often run late. 'Ushir' is expected and almost part of the ritual.
The 'Mala' Rule
Always remember: Lateness happens *to* you in Marathi. Never start with 'Mi'.
Gender Agreement
Don't change 'jhala' to 'jhali' just because you are female. The verb agrees with 'Ushir' (masculine).
意思
Stating that time has passed
The 'Mala' Rule
Always remember: Lateness happens *to* you in Marathi. Never start with 'Mi'.
Gender Agreement
Don't change 'jhala' to 'jhali' just because you are female. The verb agrees with 'Ushir' (masculine).
The Apology
Adding 'kshamaswa' (sorry) before the phrase makes it very polite for formal settings.
Urban Slang
In Mumbai, you can just say 'Late jhala' and everyone will understand.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of the person (Dative case).
_______ खूप उशीर झाला. (I am very late.)
In Marathi, personal lateness requires the dative case 'मला' (to me).
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
खूप उशीर _______.
'Ushir' is masculine, so 'jhala' is the correct past tense form.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'आता खूप उशीर झाला आहे, झोपूया'?
This phrase refers to the time of day being late.
Complete the dialogue.
A: तू अजून घरी का नाही गेलास? B: कामामुळे मला _______.
The context implies the person is still at work because they got late.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习_______ खूप उशीर झाला. (I am very late.)
In Marathi, personal lateness requires the dative case 'मला' (to me).
खूप उशीर _______.
'Ushir' is masculine, so 'jhala' is the correct past tense form.
When would you say 'आता खूप उशीर झाला आहे, झोपूया'?
This phrase refers to the time of day being late.
A: तू अजून घरी का नाही गेलास? B: कामामुळे मला _______.
The context implies the person is still at work because they got late.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes! You can say 'बसला खूप उशीर झाला' (The bus is very late).
No, you can just say 'Ushir jhala' for 'I'm late.' 'Khup' adds emphasis (very late).
Use the future tense: 'मला उशीर होईल' (Mala ushir hoil).
The opposite is 'मी लवकर आलो' (I came early).
No, it's a factual statement. Just add 'Sorry' to be polite.
No, 'ushir' is a noun. You must use it with 'hone' (to happen).
No, 'jhala' stays the same because it agrees with 'ushir'.
Just say 'Thoda ushir jhala' (I'm a little late).
Yes, 'Late jhala' is the most common urban slang.
It is written as 'खूप उशीर झाला'.
相关表达
वेळ झाली
similarIt's time.
विलंब झाला
synonymA delay occurred.
लवकर
contrastEarly / Quickly
वेळ संपली
specialized formTime is up.
उशिरा
builds onLate (adverb)
