意思
Expressing admiration for something's beauty
文化背景
In Marathi culture, beauty is often linked to 'Shringar' (decoration). During festivals like Diwali, people make 'Rangoli' and say 'He khup sundar aahe' to appreciate the effort and the aesthetic. The spiritual tradition of Maharashtra uses 'Sundar' to describe the divine. The famous bhajan 'Sundar te dhyan' is sung by millions, making the word 'Sundar' deeply resonant with peace and divinity. Marathi poets often use 'Sundar' to describe the Marathi language itself, calling it 'Amrutahuni God' (sweeter than nectar) and 'Sundar'. On Marathi Instagram and Facebook, 'Sundar' is the most common comment on photos, often accompanied by heart emojis. It has become a universal digital compliment.
Add 'ch' for emphasis
Say 'He khupach sundar aahe' to mean 'This is REALLY beautiful'.
Check the gender
Always check if the object is masculine (Ha), feminine (Hi), or neuter (He).
意思
Expressing admiration for something's beauty
Add 'ch' for emphasis
Say 'He khupach sundar aahe' to mean 'This is REALLY beautiful'.
Check the gender
Always check if the object is masculine (Ha), feminine (Hi), or neuter (He).
Use it for food
While 'chavishtha' means tasty, calling a well-presented dish 'sundar' is a high compliment to the cook.
The 'Najar' factor
In some traditional settings, overly praising a child's beauty might be met with a small ritual to ward off the 'evil eye'.
自我测试
Fill in the correct pronoun (Ha/Hi/He) based on the gender of the noun.
____ साडी खूप सुंदर आहे. (Saree is feminine)
Since 'Saree' is feminine, we use 'Hi'.
Which sentence correctly says 'This flower is very beautiful'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Phool' (flower) is neuter, so 'He' is the correct pronoun.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: माझे नवीन चित्र बघ. (Look at my new painting.) B: ________!
The most logical response to seeing a painting is to compliment its beauty.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are standing at a viewpoint in the mountains. What do you say?
Expressing admiration for the view is the most appropriate response.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Pronoun Agreement
练习题库
4 练习____ साडी खूप सुंदर आहे. (Saree is feminine)
Since 'Saree' is feminine, we use 'Hi'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Phool' (flower) is neuter, so 'He' is the correct pronoun.
A: माझे नवीन चित्र बघ. (Look at my new painting.) B: ________!
The most logical response to seeing a painting is to compliment its beauty.
You are standing at a viewpoint in the mountains. What do you say?
Expressing admiration for the view is the most appropriate response.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, but 'dekhna' is more common for male physical beauty. 'Sundar' is used more for women, children, and objects.
'Sundar' means beautiful (aesthetic), while 'chaan' means nice or good (general approval).
In modern Marathi, the adjective 'sundar' itself usually stays the same, but the pronoun (Ha/Hi/He) and the verb (aahe/hote) must match the noun's gender.
Use 'khup sundar' or 'atishay sundar'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any context.
Yes, 'He gaane khup sundar aahe' is very common.
'Kurup' (ugly), but it's a harsh word. People often just say 'chaan nahi' (not nice).
It's a soft nasal sound, similar to the 'n' in 'sun'.
Yes, 'Kiti sundar!' means 'How beautiful!' and is a great exclamation.
It is used in both languages and comes from the same Sanskrit root.
相关表达
किती सुंदर!
specialized formHow beautiful!
हे छान आहे
similarThis is nice/good.
हे सुरेख आहे
synonymThis is graceful/elegant.
हे अप्रतिम आहे
builds onThis is incomparable/exquisite.
