Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Marathi vocabulary for drinks. Drinks are a part of the culture in Maharashtra and here we will provide you with interesting facts and analogies to make this lesson easy to comprehend.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Colors, Say Hello and Greetings in Marathi, Resources & Common Verbs.
Beverages[edit | edit source]
Marathi has an extensive vocabulary for beverages. To improve your Marathi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| पाणी | pāṇī | water |
| चहा | chahā | tea |
| चाय | chāy | tea |
| कॉफी | kŏphī | coffee |
| दूध | dūdh | milk |
| साबूदाणा | sābūdāṇā | sago |
| शर्बत | śarbat | sherbet |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: एक कप चहा देना, कृपया। (ek kap chahā denā, krupayā.)
(One cup of tea, please.) - Person 2: हाँ, आपको एक कप चाय मिलेगी। (hān, āpako ek kap chāy milegī.)
(Yes, you will get one cup of tea.)
Alcoholic Beverages[edit | edit source]
In the state of Maharashtra, alcohol consumption is legal and alcoholic beverages are widely available. Let's learn the Marathi vocabulary for some of the popular alcoholic beverages.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| व्हिस्की | vhis'kī | whiskey |
| रम | ram | rum |
| बीअर | bī'ar | beer |
| शराब | śarāb | wine |
| शॉट | shŏt | shot |
| सके | sakĕ | sake |
| वाईन | vā'in | wine |
Interesting fact: The state of Maharashtra has the highest wine consumption rate in the country.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: एक ब्लॅक डॅनियल विथ सोडावा, कृपया। (ek blĕk ḍ'anyal vith sŏdāvā, krupayā.)
(One Black Daniel with soda, please.) - Person 2: आपल्याकडे उपलब्ध नाही, कोकण वाईन (शॉट) घ्या ना।. (āplyakadē uplabdh nāhī, kōkaṇ vā'in (shŏt) ghȳā nā.)
(It's not available with us, take a Kokan wine (shot).)
Juices[edit | edit source]
Maharashtra is also known for its fresh juices made from locally grown fruits. Here are the most common Marathi vocabulary for juices.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| निम्बू पाणी | nimbū pāṇī | lemonade |
| मौसंबी ज्यूस | mausambī jyūs | sweet lime juice |
| तरबूज हायद्रेश्यन | tarbūj hāydrēshyan | watermelon juice |
| कॅरट ज्यूस | kărŏṭ jyūs | carrot juice |
| ठंडे नारळाचं रस | ṭhăndē nāraḷāchã ras | cool coconut water |
| सदा लिंबू सरबत | sadā linbū sarbat | plain lemon juice |
| अननस ज्यूस | ananasa jyūs | pineapple juice |
| नारळाचं रस | nāraḷāchã ras | coconut water |
Interesting fact: Maharashtra is also the largest producer of grapes and mangoes in India.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: एक चकोत्रा अननस ज्यूस द्या, कृपया। (ek chakŏtrā ananasa jyūs dyā, krupayā.)
(One glass pineapple juice, please.) - Person 2: सही वाटतं, सर्व ज्यूस वेगवेगळीत असतील, पण अननस ज्यूस बरं छान असतं. (sahī vāṭatat, sarva jyūs vēgavēgaḷīt astīl, paṇa ananasa jyūsbara thik ahe.)
(Looks good, all juices taste different, but pineapple juice is really good.)
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Love
- Food
- Days of the Week
- Education
- Days (var वार)
- How to say Good Bye?
- Languages (bhasha भाषा)
- Clothes
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Fruits