चादर
A bedsheet
चादर 30秒了解
- Chadar is the Marathi word for bedsheet, a feminine noun used daily in households for bedding and light covering during sleep.
- It is a versatile term that can refer to both the sheet spread on the bed and a thin blanket used in warm weather.
- The word is famous in the context of 'Solapuri Chadars', a unique textile product from the city of Solapur in Maharashtra.
- Grammatically, it is feminine (Ti Chadar), with the plural being 'Chadari'. It is essential for basic conversation about home and travel.
The Marathi word चादर (Chādar) is a fundamental noun that every beginner learner must master. Primarily, it refers to a bedsheet, but its cultural and functional utility in a Maharashtrian household extends far beyond a simple piece of fabric. In the context of the bedroom, it is the top layer of the mattress or a thin covering used while sleeping during the temperate Indian nights. Unlike a heavy 'Kambal' (blanket), a Chadar is usually made of cotton or linen, making it breathable and essential for the tropical climate of Maharashtra.
- Domestic Utility
- In daily life, you will hear this word most often when discussing household chores, such as 'chaadar badalne' (changing the bedsheet) or 'chaadar ghadine' (folding the bedsheet). It is a feminine noun (Ti Chadar).
- Material and Texture
- Marathi speakers often specify the type of chadar, such as 'Sutachi chadar' (cotton sheet) or 'Solapuri chadar', which is a famous geographical indication product from Solapur known for its durability and intricate designs.
मी बेडवर नवीन चादर अंथरली आहे. (I have spread a new bedsheet on the bed.)
Understanding the gender of the word is crucial. Since it is feminine, the adjectives and verbs associated with it must reflect that. For example, 'Pandhari chadar' (White bedsheet) uses the feminine form of the color white. When you visit someone's home and they offer you a place to rest, they might say, 'He ghya chadar' (Take this sheet/blanket), referring to a light coverlet.
ही चादर खूप मऊ आहे. (This bedsheet is very soft.)
Using 'Chadar' in sentences requires a basic grasp of Marathi's transitive verbs. Common actions include spreading (antharane), folding (ghadi ghalne), and washing (dhune). Because it is a physical object, it frequently appears in the objective case.
- Direct Object Usage
- When 'Chadar' is the direct object, it remains 'chadar' in the singular. Example: 'Tila chadar de' (Give her the sheet).
- Pluralization
- The plural of 'Chadar' is 'Chadari'. If you are buying multiple, you would say 'Mala don chadari dakhva' (Show me two bedsheets).
उन्हाळ्यात सुती चादर वापरणे चांगले असते. (It is good to use a cotton bedsheet in summer.)
In more complex sentences, 'Chadar' can take the oblique form 'Chadari-'. For instance, 'Chadarivarchya' (On the bedsheet). 'Chadarivar kiti dhul ahe!' (How much dust is on the bedsheet!). This shows how the word transforms when suffixes (postpositions) are added. Learners should practice the transition from the base word to the oblique form to speak naturally.
तुझी चादर नीट घडी कर. (Fold your bedsheet properly.)
The most common place to hear 'Chadar' is within the domestic sphere. Mothers often instruct children to fix their beds. In Marathi culture, keeping a tidy bed is a sign of a disciplined household. You will also hear it in commercial settings, specifically textile markets like those in Pune’s Laxmi Road or Mumbai’s Dadar market.
- At the Hotel
- If you are staying at a lodge or hotel in Maharashtra, you might need to ask the room service: 'Krupaya chadar badlun dya' (Please change the bedsheet).
- During Travel
- On overnight trains (Indian Railways), the attendant provides a 'chadar'. Passengers often ask, 'Chadar milali nahi' (I didn't get the bedsheet).
धोबी आज चादर घेऊन येईल. (The washerman will bring the bedsheet today.)
Another interesting context is religious. At Sufi shrines (Dargahs) in Maharashtra, devotees offer a ceremonial 'Chadar' as a mark of respect. This usage is slightly different as it refers to a decorative, embroidered cloth, but the word remains the same. This highlights the cross-cultural linguistic ties in the region.
One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is getting the gender wrong. In English, a bedsheet is 'it', but in Marathi, it is 'she' (feminine). Using 'to chadar' instead of 'ti chadar' sounds jarring to native ears. Another mistake is confusing 'Chadar' with 'Kambal' or 'Duppata'.
- Chadar vs. Kambal
- A 'Chadar' is thin and usually cotton. A 'Kambal' is a thick woollen blanket. If you ask for a chadar in peak winter, you might stay cold!
- Pronunciation
- The 'cha' in Chadar is a soft dental sound, not the hard 'ch' as in 'Chair'. It’s closer to the sound in 'Tsunami' followed by 'a'.
Incorrect: तो चादर घाण आहे. (To chadar ghan ahe.)
Correct: ती चादर घाण आहे. (Ti chadar ghan ahe.)
Learners also struggle with the plural form. Remember that 'Chadara' is incorrect; the correct plural is 'Chadari'. Also, when using it with verbs, ensure the verb agreement is correct. 'Chadar dhu' (Wash the sheet) is imperative, while 'Chadar dhutli' (Washed the sheet) changes based on the object's gender in certain tenses.
While 'Chadar' is the most common term, Marathi has several related words depending on the specific use or type of cloth.
- Antrun (अंथरूण)
- This is a broader term for bedding. It includes the mattress and the sheets spread on it. It’s often used in the phrase 'Antrun-Panghrun' (Bedding and coverings).
- Panghrun (पांघरूण)
- This refers specifically to what you cover yourself with. A chadar can be a type of panghrun.
- Godhadi (गोधडी)
- A traditional Maharashtrian handmade quilt made from old sarees. It is much thicker than a chadar and holds deep emotional value in rural families.
बाळासाठी मऊ गोधडी शिवली आहे. (A soft quilt has been sewn for the baby.)
In formal contexts, 'Acchadan' (आच्छादन) might be used to mean a 'covering' or 'layer', but this is more academic or literary. For daily conversation, 'Chadar' remains the king of the bedroom vocabulary.
How Formal Is It?
"कृपया पलंगावरील चादर बदलण्यात यावी."
"मी आज नवीन चादर विकत घेतली."
"अरे, ती चादर इकडे फेक."
"बघ, या चादरीवर किती छान बाहुली आहे!"
"काय चादर पांघरून बसलायस? चल बाहेर!"
趣味小知识
While 'Chadar' means bedsheet in Marathi, in Iran and parts of the Middle East, a 'Chador' is a full-body cloak worn by women.
发音指南
- Pronouncing 'Cha' like 'Chair' (it should be softer, dental).
- Pronouncing 'd' like the English 'd' in 'Dog' (it should be dental, tongue on teeth).
- Treating it as a masculine noun.
难度评级
The word is short and uses basic characters. Very easy to read.
Requires remembering the 'cha' and 'da' sounds, but spelling is straightforward.
Need to master the dental 'ch' and 'd' sounds to sound native.
Easily distinguishable in conversation due to its unique sound.
接下来学什么
前置知识
接下来学习
高级
需要掌握的语法
Feminine Nouns ending in consonants
Chadar (Singular) -> Chadari (Plural)
Oblique case for feminine nouns
Chadar -> Chadari- (e.g., Chadarivar)
Adjective agreement
Nili Chadar (Blue sheet) - 'Nili' is feminine.
Possessive agreement
Majhi Chadar (My sheet) - 'Majhi' is feminine.
Verb agreement in past tense (Transitive)
मी चादर धुतली (I washed the sheet) - 'Dhutli' agrees with 'Chadar'.
按水平分级的例句
ही चादर आहे.
This is a bedsheet.
Feminine singular noun.
चादर निळी आहे.
The bedsheet is blue.
Adjective-noun agreement.
चादर दे.
Give the bedsheet.
Imperative verb.
चादर घे.
Take the bedsheet.
Imperative verb.
ती माझी चादर आहे.
That is my bedsheet.
Possessive pronoun 'majhi'.
चादर कुठे आहे?
Where is the bedsheet?
Interrogative sentence.
एक चादर.
One bedsheet.
Number usage.
चादर मऊ आहे.
The bedsheet is soft.
Simple adjective.
मी चादर अंथरतो.
I spread the bedsheet.
Present tense verb 'antharane'.
चादर घडी कर.
Fold the bedsheet.
Compound verb 'ghadi karne'.
दोन चादरी आणा.
Bring two bedsheets.
Plural form 'chadari'.
चादर घाण झाली आहे.
The bedsheet has become dirty.
Past participle 'jhali'.
आई चादर धुते.
Mother washes the bedsheet.
Third person singular feminine verb.
ही चादर जुनी आहे.
This bedsheet is old.
Adjective 'juni'.
चादर कपाटात ठेव.
Put the bedsheet in the cupboard.
Locative case 'kapatat'.
मला नवीन चादर हवी आहे.
I want a new bedsheet.
Use of 'havi' for feminine object.
सोलापूरची चादर प्रसिद्ध असते.
Solapur's bedsheets are famous.
Genitive case 'Solapur-chi'.
चादर सुती आहे की रेशमी?
Is the bedsheet cotton or silk?
Alternative question.
चादरीवर चहा सांडला.
Tea spilled on the bedsheet.
Oblique form 'chadarivar'.
गरमीमुळे मी चादर घेतली नाही.
I didn't take a sheet because of the heat.
Negative past tense.
चादरीची किंमत काय आहे?
What is the price of the bedsheet?
Genitive oblique 'chadarichi'.
पाहुण्यांसाठी नवीन चादर काढा.
Take out a new bedsheet for the guests.
Dative case 'pahunyansathi'.
चादर वाळत घाल.
Put the bedsheet to dry.
Idiomatic phrase for drying.
या चादरीचा रंग जाणार नाही.
The color of this bedsheet won't fade.
Future tense negative.
अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरावेत.
One should stretch their legs according to the bedding.
Marathi proverb (idiom).
त्यांनी दर्ग्यावर चादर चढवली.
They offered a chadar at the dargah.
Specific cultural usage.
चादरीला ठिगळ लावले आहे.
The bedsheet has been patched.
Passive construction.
ही चादर हाताने विणलेली आहे.
This bedsheet is hand-woven.
Instrumental case 'hatane'.
चादरीचा पोत खूप छान आहे.
The texture of the bedsheet is very nice.
Noun 'pot' meaning texture.
थंडी वाजत असेल तर अजून एक चादर घे.
If you are feeling cold, take one more bedsheet.
Conditional sentence.
जुनी चादर फेकून देऊ नकोस.
Don't throw away the old bedsheet.
Prohibitive imperative.
चादरीच्या कोपऱ्याला नक्षी आहे.
There is a design on the corner of the bedsheet.
Genitive oblique.
चादरीच्या व्यापारात सोलापूर अग्रेसर आहे.
Solapur is leading in the bedsheet trade.
Formal business Marathi.
तिने चादरीची घडी अत्यंत सुबक घातली.
She folded the bedsheet very neatly.
Adverb 'subak'.
पांढऱ्या चादरीवरचे डाग लवकर जात नाहीत.
Stains on white bedsheets don't go away easily.
Complex postpositional phrase.
चादरीच्या निर्मिती प्रक्रियेत अनेक टप्पे असतात.
There are many stages in the manufacturing process of bedsheets.
Technical vocabulary.
लहानपणीची ती फाटलेली चादर अजूनही आठवते.
I still remember that torn bedsheet from my childhood.
Adjectival participle 'phatleli'.
चादरीचा वापर केवळ अंथरुणासाठीच होतो असे नाही.
Bedsheets are not only used for bedding.
Complex negation.
या चादरीचे डिझाइन पारंपारिक आहे.
The design of this bedsheet is traditional.
Loan word 'design' used in Marathi.
चादरीच्या किमतीत मोठी वाढ झाली आहे.
There has been a significant increase in the price of bedsheets.
Economic context.
चादरीच्या विणकामातील बारकावे थक्क करणारे आहेत.
The intricacies in the weaving of the bedsheet are astonishing.
High-level vocabulary 'barkave'.
एका साध्या चादरीतूनही घरपणाची भावना येते.
Even a simple bedsheet can evoke a sense of home.
Abstract noun 'gharpan'.
चादरीच्या उद्योगाला जागतिकीकरणाचा फटका बसला.
The bedsheet industry was hit by globalization.
Sociopolitical context.
कवितेत चादर हे गरिबीचे प्रतीक म्हणून वापरले गेले आहे.
In the poem, the bedsheet is used as a symbol of poverty.
Symbolism in literature.
चादरीच्या रंगाची निवड ही व्यक्तीच्या आवडीवर अवलंबून असते.
The choice of bedsheet color depends on the person's preference.
Formal sentence structure.
त्या जुन्या चादरीच्या विणकामात आजीच्या आठवणी गुंफल्या आहेत.
The memories of grandmother are woven into the weave of that old bedsheet.
Metaphorical language.
चादरीची गुणवत्ता धाग्यांच्या संख्येवर (thread count) ठरते.
The quality of a bedsheet is determined by the thread count.
Technical specification.
चादरीच्या निर्यातीतून भारताला मोठे परकीय चलन मिळते.
India earns significant foreign exchange through the export of bedsheets.
Macroeconomic context.
常见搭配
常用短语
चादर ओढणे
चादर झटकणे
स्वच्छ चादर
चादरीचा कोपरा
डबल चादर
सिंगल चादर
चादरीचे डिझाइन
चादर इस्त्री करणे
चादर भिजवणे
चादर फाटणे
容易混淆的词
Kambal is a thick blanket; Chadar is a thin sheet.
Gadi is the mattress itself; Chadar covers the Gadi.
Shaal is a shawl worn on shoulders; Chadar is for the bed.
习语与表达
"अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरणे"
To live within one's means; to act according to one's resources.
कर्ज घेऊ नकोस, अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसर.
Common Proverb"चादर पांघरून झोपणे"
Literally to sleep with a sheet, but idiomatically to ignore reality or be lazy.
आता परीक्षा जवळ आली आहे, चादर पांघरून झोपू नकोस.
Informal"चादर चढवणे"
To offer a ceremonial cloth at a shrine.
भक्तांनी बाबांच्या दर्ग्यावर चादर चढवली.
Religious"पांढरी चादर ओढणे"
A metaphor for death (covering a body with a white sheet).
दुर्दैवाने त्याच्या आयुष्यावर पांढरी चादर ओढली गेली.
Literary/Euphemism"चादर पसरणे"
To spread out or take up space (metaphorical).
रात्रीने सर्वत्र अंधाराची चादर पसरली.
Poetic"चादर फाटेपर्यंत ओढणे"
To stretch something to its limit.
वाद इतका वाढवू नका की चादर फाटेल.
Metaphorical"चादरीखाली दडवणे"
To hide something under the covers (to conceal a secret).
सत्य कितीही चादरीखाली दडले तरी बाहेर येतेच.
Informal"चादरीचा विळखा"
The grip of sleep or laziness.
सकाळी चादरीचा विळखा सुटत नाही.
Informal"चादर बदलल्यासारखे मित्र बदलणे"
To change friends very frequently/fickly.
तो चादर बदलल्यासारखे मित्र बदलतो.
Slang/Informal"मऊ चादर मिळणे"
To get a comfortable life or easy situation.
त्याला आयती मऊ चादर मिळाली आहे.
Informal容易混淆
Similar starting sound.
Chaurang is a small square stool used in rituals.
चौरंगावर दिवा ठेव.
Both related to cloth/spinning.
Charkha is a spinning wheel; Chadar is the final product.
गांधीजी चरखा चालवत असत.
Both are spread on the floor/bed.
Chatai is a straw or plastic mat; Chadar is cloth.
चटईवर बसा.
Both are feminine nouns related to cloth.
Choli is a blouse; Chadar is a bedsheet.
तिने हिरवी चोळी घातली आहे.
Basic household items starting with 'Cha'.
Chappal is footwear; Chadar is bedding.
चप्पल बाहेर काढा.
句型
ही [Color] चादर आहे.
ही लाल चादर आहे.
मला [Object] दे.
मला चादर दे.
मी [Object] [Action].
मी चादर धुतो.
[Object] [Adjective] आहे.
चादर मऊ आहे.
[Object]वर [Noun] आहे.
चादरीवर मांजर आहे.
[Location]ची चादर प्रसिद्ध आहे.
सोलापूरची चादर प्रसिद्ध आहे.
जर [Condition], तर [Object] घे.
जर थंडी वाजली, तर चादर घे.
[Object]च्या [Noun]मुळे [Result].
चादरीच्या मऊपणामुळे मला चांगली झोप लागली.
词族
名词
动词
形容词
相关
如何使用
Extremely common in daily household life.
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To chadar
→
Ti chadar
Chadar is feminine, so it takes 'Ti', not the masculine 'To'.
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Don chadara
→
Don chadari
The plural of feminine nouns ending in a consonant often ends in 'i'.
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Chadar dhuva
→
Chadar dhua
While 'dhuva' is understood, 'dhua' or 'dhutli' is more natural for washing.
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Chadarvar
→
Chadarivar
You must use the oblique form 'Chadari' before adding the suffix 'var'.
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Using Chadar for a thick winter blanket.
→
Using Kambal for a thick blanket.
A chadar won't keep you warm in a cold winter; it's too thin.
小贴士
Gender Memory
Associate 'Chadar' with 'Ti' (She). Imagine a bedsheet as a soft, protective motherly figure.
Solapur Connection
If you remember the city Solapur, you will always remember 'Chadar' because they are inseparable in Maharashtra.
Dental Sounds
Practice the dental 'd' in Chadar. It's not 'Chadar' with a hard 'd' like 'Door'. It's 'Chadar' with a 'd' like 'The'.
Gifting
In many Maharashtrian weddings, gifting a set of high-quality chadars is a common tradition.
Oblique Form
When adding 'on' (var), remember to change 'Chadar' to 'Chadari'. So, 'Chadarivar'.
Verb Pairing
Pair 'Chadar' with 'Dhune' (to wash) and 'Antharane' (to spread) in your flashcards.
Hotel Usage
In a hotel, if you need a sheet, just say 'Chadar milel ka?' (Can I get a sheet?).
Laziness
If someone is being lazy, you can jokingly say 'Chadar ghalun jhop' (Go sleep with a sheet).
Suti (Cotton)
Most chadars in India are 'Suti'. Learn this adjective along with chadar.
Train Travel
If you travel by Indian Railways, look for the word 'Chadar' printed on the bedding provided.
记住它
记忆技巧
Think of a 'CHAD' (a cool guy) sleeping on a 'CHADAR'. It rhymes and helps you link the bedsheet to the word.
视觉联想
Visualize a brightly colored Solapuri chadar with its geometric patterns. Associate the 'cha' sound with the 'checkered' patterns often found on them.
Word Web
挑战
Try to use the word 'Chadar' in three different sentences today: once while making your bed, once while talking about laundry, and once while describing its color.
词源
The word 'Chadar' enters Marathi from the Persian 'chādur' (meaning tent, mantle, or veil). It is a common loanword across many Indo-Aryan languages including Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali.
原始含义: In Persian, it originally referred to a large cloth used as a mantle or a tent covering.
Indo-Iranian -> Persian -> Marathi.文化背景
When discussing the 'Chadar' offered at Dargahs, use a respectful tone as it is a religious ritual.
In English-speaking cultures, 'bedsheet' is purely functional. In Marathi, 'Chadar' carries a sense of domesticity and regional craftsmanship (Solapur).
在生活中练习
真实语境
At Home
- चादर अंथर
- चादर घडी कर
- चादर बदल
- चादर झटक
At a Shop
- चादर दाखवा
- चादरीची किंमत काय?
- सुती चादर आहे का?
- चादरीचा रंग जाईल का?
At a Hotel
- चादर घाण आहे
- दुसरी चादर द्या
- चादर बदलून हवी
- स्वच्छ चादर आहे का?
During Travel (Train)
- चादर मिळाली नाही
- अजून एक चादर मिळेल का?
- ही चादर ओली आहे
- चादर कुठे ठेवली आहे?
Laundry
- चादर धुवायला द्या
- चादर इस्त्री करायची आहे
- चादरीवर डाग आहे
- चादर कधी मिळेल?
对话开场白
"तुम्ही सोलापुरी चादर कधी वापरली आहे का?"
"तुम्हाला कोणत्या रंगाची चादर आवडते?"
"आज चादर बदलायची आहे का?"
"ही चादर खूप मऊ आहे, नाही का?"
"तुम्ही चादरीची घडी कशी घालता?"
日记主题
तुमच्या बेडवर आज कोणत्या रंगाची चादर आहे? त्याचे वर्णन करा.
तुमच्याकडे एखादी जुनी चादर आहे का ज्याच्याशी तुमच्या आठवणी जोडलेल्या आहेत?
हॉस्पिटलमधील पांढऱ्या चादरी पाहून तुम्हाला काय वाटते?
जर तुम्हाला स्वतःसाठी चादर डिझाइन करायची असेल, तर ती कशी असेल?
अंथरूण पाहून पाय पसरावेत या म्हणीचा तुमच्या आयुष्यात काय अर्थ आहे?
常见问题
10 个问题It is feminine. In Marathi, we say 'Ti Chadar'.
The plural is 'Chadari' (चादरी).
Yes, but usually a thin, cotton one. For a heavy blanket, use 'Kambal'.
You say 'Chadar anthar' (चादर अंथर).
It is a famous, durable cotton bedsheet made in the city of Solapur, known for its patterns.
You say 'Swachha chadar' (स्वच्छ चादर).
It means to live within your means or resources.
Yes, 'Bedsheet' is a very common loanword in urban Marathi conversation.
You say 'Chadarichi ghadi ghal' (चादरीची घडी घाल).
No, it's a dental 'Ch', softer and produced with the tongue near the teeth.
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Write a sentence in Marathi: 'The bedsheet is clean.'
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Write a sentence in Marathi: 'I want a new bedsheet.'
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Translate: 'Fold the bedsheet properly.'
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Translate: 'This is a cotton bedsheet.'
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Write the Marathi proverb about stretching legs.
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Describe a bedsheet in three Marathi adjectives.
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Write: 'Where is my blue bedsheet?'
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Write: 'Please change the bedsheet.'
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Translate: 'The bedsheet is on the bed.'
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Write: 'I bought two bedsheets today.'
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Translate: 'Don't spill tea on the bedsheet.'
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Write: 'Mother is washing the bedsheets.'
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Translate: 'I need another bedsheet because it's cold.'
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Write: 'The color of the bedsheet is very beautiful.'
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Translate: 'This bedsheet is hand-woven.'
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Write: 'Keep the bedsheets in the cupboard.'
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Translate: 'The old bedsheet is torn.'
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Write: 'I like Solapuri bedsheets.'
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Translate: 'The bedsheet is very soft.'
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Write: 'Spread the bedsheet after shaking it.'
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Say 'Bedsheet' in Marathi.
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Say 'Give me a bedsheet.'
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Say 'Fold the sheet.'
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Say 'Clean bedsheet.'
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Say 'Where is the bedsheet?'
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Pronounce 'Chadari' (plural).
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Say 'I want a blue bedsheet.'
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Say 'Spread the sheet on the bed.'
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Say 'Is this a cotton bedsheet?'
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Say 'How much is this bedsheet?'
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Say 'The bedsheet is dirty.'
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Say 'Take two bedsheets.'
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Say 'I am washing the bedsheet.'
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Say 'This bedsheet is very soft.'
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Say 'Don't tear the bedsheet.'
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Say 'I like Solapuri bedsheets.'
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Say 'Change the bedsheet every week.'
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Say 'Is the bedsheet dry?'
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Say 'The bedsheet is in the cupboard.'
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Say 'Fold your bedsheet.'
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Identify the word: 'Chadar'.
Identify the word: 'Chadari'.
What action is 'Antharane'?
What action is 'Dhune'?
What is 'Suti'?
What is 'Ghaan'?
What is 'Swachha'?
What is 'Navin'?
What is 'Juni'?
What is 'Mau'?
Listen to 'Ti chadar majhi ahe' and translate.
Listen to 'Chadar badlun dya' and translate.
Listen to 'Don chadari ana' and translate.
Listen to 'Chadarivar dhuul ahe' and translate.
Listen to 'He ghya chadar' and translate.
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Summary
The word 'चादर' (Chādar) is a feminine noun meaning bedsheet or light blanket. Remember to use feminine adjectives with it, and use the plural 'Chadari'. Example: 'ही पांढरी चादर स्वच्छ आहे' (This white bedsheet is clean).
- Chadar is the Marathi word for bedsheet, a feminine noun used daily in households for bedding and light covering during sleep.
- It is a versatile term that can refer to both the sheet spread on the bed and a thin blanket used in warm weather.
- The word is famous in the context of 'Solapuri Chadars', a unique textile product from the city of Solapur in Maharashtra.
- Grammatically, it is feminine (Ti Chadar), with the plural being 'Chadari'. It is essential for basic conversation about home and travel.
Gender Memory
Associate 'Chadar' with 'Ti' (She). Imagine a bedsheet as a soft, protective motherly figure.
Solapur Connection
If you remember the city Solapur, you will always remember 'Chadar' because they are inseparable in Maharashtra.
Dental Sounds
Practice the dental 'd' in Chadar. It's not 'Chadar' with a hard 'd' like 'Door'. It's 'Chadar' with a 'd' like 'The'.
Gifting
In many Maharashtrian weddings, gifting a set of high-quality chadars is a common tradition.