意思
Leisure time with no obligations.
文化背景
In cities, 'mokaḷā veḷ' is often synonymous with 'Chaha-paani' (tea and snacks) breaks. It is a social lubricant in office environments. Leisure is seasonal. After the harvest (Suga), farmers have significant 'mokaḷā veḷ' which is spent in village fairs (Jatra) and folk theater (Tamasha). Writers like Pu. La. Deshpande have romanticized the 'mokaḷā veḷ' of the middle class, often spent in 'katta' discussions or reading. The term is now frequently used in the context of 'Digital Detox' or 'Me Time' among Marathi-speaking Gen Z.
The Oblique Rule
Always change 'Mokaḷā' to 'Mokaḷyā' if you add a suffix like -at, -cha, or -la.
Avoid 'Free'
Don't use the English word 'free' if you want to sound like a native speaker; 'mokaḷā' is much more authentic.
意思
Leisure time with no obligations.
The Oblique Rule
Always change 'Mokaḷā' to 'Mokaḷyā' if you add a suffix like -at, -cha, or -la.
Avoid 'Free'
Don't use the English word 'free' if you want to sound like a native speaker; 'mokaḷā' is much more authentic.
Katta Talk
If someone invites you to a 'Katta', they are asking for your 'mokaḷā veḷ' for some casual chatting.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Mokaḷā'.
मी ______ वेळात गाणी ऐकतो.
Because of the suffix '-at' in 'veḷāt', the adjective must be in the oblique form 'mokaḷyā'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I have free time.'
Possession of time in Marathi is expressed using 'kaḍe asṇe'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: उद्या आपण चित्रपटाला जाऊया का? B: उद्या माझ्याकडे अजिबात ______ नाहीये.
B is saying they don't have any free time tomorrow.
🎉 得分： /3
视觉学习工具
Activities for मोकळा वेळ
Hobbies
- • वाचन
- • चित्रकला
- • गाणी
Rest
- • झोप
- • विश्रांती
- • ध्यान
练习题库
3 练习मी ______ वेळात गाणी ऐकतो.
Because of the suffix '-at' in 'veḷāt', the adjective must be in the oblique form 'mokaḷyā'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I have free time.'
Possession of time in Marathi is expressed using 'kaḍe asṇe'.
A: उद्या आपण चित्रपटाला जाऊया का? B: उद्या माझ्याकडे अजिबात ______ नाहीये.
B is saying they don't have any free time tomorrow.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
4 个问题In the phrase 'मोकळा वेळ', it is masculine. In other contexts like 'ही वेळ' (this time/moment), it is feminine.
Yes, it's common in cities, but 'मोकळा वेळ' is preferred in formal or traditional settings.
'Mokaḷā veḷ' is general free time. 'Phāvlā veḷ' is specifically spare time left over from a task.
Say 'मी मोकळा आहे' (masculine) or 'मी मोकळी आहे' (feminine).
相关表达
फावला वेळ
synonymSpare time
रिकामी वेळ
similarEmpty time
वेळ काढणे
builds onTo make time
वेळ घालवणे
builds onTo spend time
विश्रांती
relatedRest
विरंगुळा
specialized formPastime
