Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Fruits
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In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in Marathi language. Fruits are an essential part of our diet and are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Learning the vocabulary of fruits in Marathi can help in everyday life situations such as grocery shopping and eating out.
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Fruits[edit | edit source]
Fruits are called "फळे" (phaLe) in Marathi. Here are some commonly used fruits in Marathi with their translations:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| अंजीर | AñjIr | Fig |
| केला | kElA | Banana |
| सफरचंद | safarachand | Sapodilla |
| सेब | seb | Apple |
| अर्बूज | arbUj | Watermelon |
| करवंद | karavaMd | Cranberry |
| अंबा | AmbA | Mango |
| भोपळा | bhOpLA | Pumpkin |
| काजू | kAjU | Cashew |
| नारळ | nArAL | Coconut |
| स्ट्रॉबेरी | sTrObery | Strawberry |
Usage Examples[edit | edit source]
To better understand how to use these words in sentences, let us see some examples of their usage:
- Person 1: अंजीर आवडतील का? (AñjIr AvadtIla kA?) (Do you like figs?)
- Person 2: हो, इथे अंजीर सुटतात. (ho, ithe AñjIr sutAtaT) (Yes, figs are grown here.)
- Person 1: केळं बघण्यासाठी कोणता कार्यक्रम आहे? (kELaM baghNFsATI kOnatA kAryakram AhE?) (Which program do I need to see to watch a banana?)
- Person 2: नाही! ते खाण्यासाठी वापरतात. (nAhI! tE khAMyAsATI wApRtAt.) (No! It is used for eating.)
- Person 1: अंब्याचा फळ आता सुरू होत आहे. (AMbyAchA phaL AtA surU hot AhE.) (Mango season has started now.)
- Person 2: अरे तुम्ही फक्त अंबा खाता? (arE tumhI phakt AmbA khAtA?) (You only eat mangoes?)
Advantages of learning Marathi words from the local culture[edit | edit source]
Marathi culture has a deep-rooted tradition of using fruits in festivals and as part of religious offerings in temples. There are many Marathi proverbs that use fruits to teach valuable life lessons. For example, लाडू फोडू गट्टा जोते फळे विसरू नका (lADU phODU gaTTA jOte phaLe visarU nakA) teaches us to never forget the fruits that are placed in temples even when we are busy with other festivities. Such cultural associations make it easy to learn and understand new words in Marathi language. Learning the cultural significance of words makes the words more interesting and helps us to remember them better.
Tips and Tricks to improve vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Learning vocabulary in Marathi language can be made easier by using mnemonic techniques. Mnemonic devices are a memory tool to associate new words with familiar concepts. Mnemonic devices help us remember new words by associating them with something that we already know. For example, to remember the Marathi word for orange, संतरा (SantarA), one can associate it with the Hindi word संतरे (Santre) or "saints" in English, to remember the word for Cashew, काजू (kAjU), one can associate it with the English word "cash" or the Hindi word कमाई (kamAI).
To improve your Marathi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Learn Marathi words with pictures: Colors, Shape, animals, birds ...
- Fruit Names in Marathi and English | Fruits in Marathi - Learn Entry
- My First 100 Bilingual Marathi English Wordbook: An amazing easy ...
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