意思
A friend from a long time.
文化背景
The 'Katta' is a physical space (like a wall or bench) where 'Juna Mitra' groups meet daily for decades. It's a symbol of social stability. Films like 'Duniyadari' and 'Classmates' revolve entirely around the concept of 'Juna Mitra' and the loyalty they share. Reunions are culturally significant in Maharashtra, often involving elaborate ceremonies to honor teachers and reconnect with 'Juna Mitra'. Famous author Pu La Deshpande often wrote about the quirks and deep bonds of his 'Juna Mitra' in his humorous essays.
Gender Check
Always check if your friend is male (Mitra) or female (Maitrin) before choosing Juna or Juni.
The 'Mhatara' Trap
Never call a young person 'Mhatara Mitra' unless you want to tease them about being an 'old soul' or acting like a grandpa.
意思
A friend from a long time.
Gender Check
Always check if your friend is male (Mitra) or female (Maitrin) before choosing Juna or Juni.
The 'Mhatara' Trap
Never call a young person 'Mhatara Mitra' unless you want to tease them about being an 'old soul' or acting like a grandpa.
Oblique Form
Remember 'Junya' when you add 'la', 'shi', or 'sobat'. It's the mark of a fluent speaker.
Katta Talk
Mentioning a 'Katta' while talking about 'Juna Mitra' will make you sound like a native Marathi speaker.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of 'Juna' based on the gender.
ती माझी ______ (old) मैत्रीण आहे.
'Maitrin' is feminine, so we use 'Juni'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I am meeting my old friends'?
Choose the correct plural form:
When a suffix (-na) is added, 'June' changes to the oblique form 'Junya'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a 20-year school reunion. What do you call your classmates?
They are friends from a long time ago.
Complete the dialogue.
A: हा मुलगा कोण आहे? B: हा राहुल आहे, माझा ______ ______.
Rahul is a boy (masculine singular).
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视觉学习工具
Types of Friends in Marathi
Time-based
- • जुना मित्र (Old)
- • नवीन मित्र (New)
Closeness
- • जिवलग मित्र (Best)
- • ओळखीचा (Acquaintance)
Origin
- • शाळेतला मित्र (School)
- • शेजारी (Neighbor)
练习题库
4 练习ती माझी ______ (old) मैत्रीण आहे.
'Maitrin' is feminine, so we use 'Juni'.
Choose the correct plural form:
When a suffix (-na) is added, 'June' changes to the oblique form 'Junya'.
You are at a 20-year school reunion. What do you call your classmates?
They are friends from a long time ago.
A: हा मुलगा कोण आहे? B: हा राहुल आहे, माझा ______ ______.
Rahul is a boy (masculine singular).
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Technically, 'Mitra' can be neutral in plural, but for a single female friend, 'Juni Maitrin' is much more natural.
'Juna' is for personal history or objects. 'Prachin' means 'Ancient' (like Prachin Bharat - Ancient India). Don't call your friend 'Prachin'!
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your brother.
Use 'Jivlag Mitra' (Heart-close friend) or 'Sarvat javalcha mitra'.
Yes, 'Juna Ghar' means an old house. 'Juna' works for objects and relationships.
Yes, usually. If you are no longer friends, you might say 'To maza mitra hota' (He was my friend).
It is 'Junya Maitrini'.
Yes, 'Bhidu' or 'Ladu' are sometimes used in specific regions, but 'Juna Mitra' is universally understood.
Yes, 'Sarvat juna mitra'.
The '-nu' ending is used when addressing a group directly (Vocative plural).
相关表达
जिवलग मित्र
specialized formBest/Soul friend
लहानपणचा मित्र
specialized formChildhood friend
शाळेतला मित्र
similarSchool friend
नवीन मित्र
contrastNew friend
ओळखीचा माणूस
contrastAcquaintance
