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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Marathi pronouns! Pronouns are an essential part of any language, including Marathi. They help us avoid repetition, make our sentences more concise, and add clarity to our communication. In this lesson, we will explore the different types of pronouns in Marathi, including subject, object, and possessive pronouns. We will learn how to use them in sentences and understand their role in Marathi grammar. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Marathi pronouns!

Subject Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject of a sentence. They enable us to avoid repeating the subject's name or noun multiple times. In Marathi, subject pronouns are relatively straightforward. Let's take a look at the subject pronouns in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
माझा (mājhā)	maa-jhaa	I
आमचा (āmchā)	aam-chaa	We
तुमचा (tumchā)	tum-chaa	You (singular)
तुमचं (tumchaṁ)	tum-cham	You (plural)
तुमचे (tumche)	tum-che	You (polite)
तू (tū)	too	You (informal)
ती (tī)	tee	She
तो (to)	to	He
ती (tī)	tee	It
ते (te)	te	They (masculine or mixed gender)
त्या (tyā)	tya	They (feminine)

Note that the subject pronouns in Marathi have specific forms for singular, plural, and polite forms of "you." This distinction is important in Marathi culture, where different levels of formality and respect are maintained through language. It is also interesting to observe that the pronouns for "he," "she," and "it" are the same in Marathi.

Let's see these pronouns in action with some examples:

माझा नाव राम आहे. (Mājhā nāv Rām āhe.) - My name is Ram.
आमचं घर वेगळं आहे. (Āmcham ghar vegaḷam āhe.) - Our house is different.
तुमचं वाढणं चांगलं आहे. (Tumcham vāḍhaṇam chāngalam āhe.) - Your growth is good.
तू कसा आहेस? (Tū kasā āhes?) - How are you?
ती आपल्या साथील आहे. (Tī āpalyā sāthīl āhe.) - She is our friend.
तो माझा भाऊ आहे. (To mājhā bhāū āhe.) - He is my brother.
ती आपलं घरपालक आहे. (Tī āplaṁ gharapālak āhe.) - It is our caretaker.
ते आपल्या आईचं काम करतात. (Te āplāyā āīcham kām kartāt.) - They do our mother's work.
त्या त्याच्या वडीलांना झोपता येतात. (Tyā tyācyā vaḍīlānnā jhopatā yetāt.) - They put their father to sleep.

Object Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Object pronouns, as the name suggests, are used to replace the object of a sentence. They help us avoid repeating the object's name or noun and make our sentences more concise. Let's explore the object pronouns in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
माझा (mājhā)	maa-jhaa	Me
आपला (āplā)	āp-laa	Us
तुमचा (tumchā)	tum-chaa	You
तुमचं (tumchaṁ)	tum-cham	You
तुमचे (tumche)	tum-che	You
तुम्ही (tumhī)	tum-hee	You (polite)
ती (tī)	tee	Her
तो (to)	to	Him
ती (tī)	tee	It
त्याला (tyālā)	tya-la	Them (masculine or mixed gender)
त्याला (tyālā)	tya-la	Them (feminine)

As with subject pronouns, object pronouns in Marathi also have singular, plural, and polite forms of "you." However, the pronouns for "he," "she," and "it" remain the same.

Let's see these pronouns in action with some examples:

मला घर जायला आवडेल. (Malā ghar jāyalā āvaḍel.) - I like going home.
आपला गाडी दिली जाते. (Āplā gāḍī dilī jāte.) - They give us a car.
तुम्हाला काय आवडेल? (Tumhālā kāy āvaḍel?) - What do you like?
ती तुम्हाला प्रेम करते. (Tī tumhālā prem karte.) - She loves you.
तो माझ्याशी बोलतो. (To mājhyāshī boltō.) - He talks to me.
ती त्यांना देते. (Tī tyānnā dete.) - She gives it to them.
तो आपल्या कामावर काहीही न करतो. (To āplyā kāmāvar kāhīhī na kartō.) - It does nothing for us.
त्याला तुम्हाला विश्वास आहे. (Tyālā tumhālā viśvās āhe.) - They trust you.

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession. They are used to replace nouns or noun phrases that show possession. In Marathi, possessive pronouns are formed by adding the appropriate suffix to the base pronoun. Let's take a look at the possessive pronouns in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
माझा (mājhā)	maa-jhaa	Mine
आपला (āplā)	āp-laa	Ours
तुमचा (tumchā)	tum-chaa	Yours
तुमचं (tumchaṁ)	tum-cham	Yours
तुमचे (tumche)	tum-che	Yours
त्याचा (tyāchā)	tyaa-chaa	His
तिचा (tichā)	tee-chaa	Hers
त्याचं (tyāchaṁ)	tyaa-cham	Its
त्याचं (tyāchaṁ)	tyaa-cham	Theirs (masculine or mixed gender)
त्याचं (tyāchaṁ)	tyaa-cham	Theirs (feminine)

Let's see these pronouns in action with some examples:

या पेन्सिलचं माझं आहे. (Yā pensilacham mājhaṁ āhe.) - This pencil is mine.
ही आपली पुस्तक आहे. (Hī āplī pustak āhe.) - This book is ours.
तुमचं घर सुंदर आहे. (Tumcham ghar sundar āhe.) - Your house is beautiful.
तुमचं आवाज आवडतो. (Tumcham āvāj āvaḍato.) - I like your voice.
त्याचं कपाल दुसऱ्यांचं आहे. (Tyācham kapāl dusṛyāncham āhe.) - His hair belongs to someone else.
तिचं मोठं स्नेह आहे. (Ticham moṭham sneh āhe.) - Her love is immense.
त्याचं प्रोजेक्ट यशस्वी झालं. (Tyācham projekṭa yaśasvī jhālaṁ.) - Its project was successful.
त्यांचं घर विदेशात आहे. (Tyāncham ghar videśāt āhe.) - Their house is abroad.

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Marathi culture, language plays a significant role in expressing respect and maintaining social hierarchies. The distinction between singular and plural forms of "you" (तुमचा, तुमचं, तुमचे) is a reflection of this cultural value. It is crucial to address someone appropriately based on their age, social status, or relationship with you. Using the wrong form of address can be seen as disrespectful or rude.

Additionally, Marathi pronouns also reflect the gender-neutral nature of the language. The pronouns for "he," "she," and "it" (ती, तो) are the same, highlighting the language's inclusivity and lack of gender bias.

Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice using Marathi pronouns in sentences. Choose the correct pronoun from the given options to complete each sentence:

1. तुम्हाला/तुम्ही/तुम्हांना घर जायला आवडेल. 2. तो/ती/तीने त्यांना पत्र लिहिले. 3. त्याला/त्यांना/त्याचं आवाज आवडतो. 4. मला/माझा/माझ्याशी बोला. 5. आपलं/तुमचं/त्यांचं घर सुंदर आहे.

Solutions: 1. तुम्हाला 2. तो 3. त्याला 4. माझा 5. त्यांचं

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on Marathi pronouns. In this lesson, we learned about subject pronouns, object pronouns, and possessive pronouns in Marathi. We explored their usage in sentences and how they help us communicate more effectively. We also gained insights into the cultural significance of language and the gender-neutral nature of Marathi pronouns. Keep practicing and incorporating these pronouns into your conversations to improve your Marathi skills. Happy learning!