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Introduction

In this lesson, we will dive into the topic of telling time in Marathi. Knowing how to tell time is an essential skill for effective communication in any language, and Marathi is no exception. Being able to ask and answer questions about the current time will enable you to schedule appointments, make plans, and engage in everyday conversations with native Marathi speakers. We will explore both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats, ensuring that you have a comprehensive understanding of how to express time in Marathi.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of Marathi vocabulary related to time and be able to confidently tell the time in various contexts. So let's get started!

Telling Time in Marathi

The 12-Hour Format

In Marathi, the 12-hour format is commonly used to express time. The basic structure to tell the time in Marathi follows this pattern:

[Hour] + [Minutes] + [AM/PM]

Let's break down each component and learn how to express time in Marathi.

Hours (काल)

The word for "hour" in Marathi is काल (kāl). Here are the Marathi words for each hour:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
एक	ēka	One
दोन	dōna	Two
तीन	tīna	Three
चार	cāra	Four
पाच	pāca	Five
सहा	sahā	Six
सात	sāta	Seven
आठ	āṭha	Eight
नऊ	nau	Nine
दहा	dahā	Ten
अकरा	akarā	Eleven
बारा	bārā	Twelve

Please note that the words for one to twelve are unique in Marathi and do not follow a specific pattern. It is important to memorize them to effectively tell the time.

Minutes (मिनिट)

The word for "minute" in Marathi is मिनिट (minit). To express minutes in Marathi, we simply state the number of minutes after the hour. For example:

- एक वाजल्यानंतर पंधरा मिनिट झाले. (ēka vājalyānatar paṇḍharā minit jhālē.) - It is 15 minutes past one. - बारा वाजल्यानंतर पाच मिनिट झाले. (bārā vājalyānatar pāca minit jhālē.) - It is 5 minutes past twelve.

Remember to use the singular form of the word मिनिट (minit) when expressing minutes.

AM/PM (पूर्वाह्न/उत्तराह्न)

To indicate whether it is morning or afternoon/evening, Marathi uses the terms पूर्वाह्न (pūrvāhṇ) for AM (morning) and उत्तराह्न (uttarāhṇ) for PM (afternoon/evening). Here are a few examples:

- दोपहरी १२ वाजल्यानंतर उत्तराह्न आहे. (dōpahrī 12 vājalyānatar uttarāhṇ āhē.) - It is afternoon/evening after 12 o'clock. - सकाळी आठ वाजल्यानंतर पूर्वाह्न आहे. (sakāḷī āṭha vājalyānatar pūrvāhṇ āhē.) - It is morning after 8 o'clock.

By combining the hours, minutes, and AM/PM components, you can now tell time in the 12-hour format in Marathi.

The 24-Hour Format

While the 12-hour format is more commonly used in everyday conversations, it is also important to be familiar with the 24-hour format in Marathi. The 24-hour format eliminates the need for AM/PM indicators and simplifies time expressions. To convert the 12-hour format to the 24-hour format, simply add 12 to the hours for PM times. Here are a few examples:

- दोपहरी १२ वाजल्यानंतर १२ वाजे आहे. (dōpahrī 12 vājalyānatar 12 vājē āhē.) - It is 12 o'clock after 12 PM. - सकाळी ८ वाजल्यानंतर २० वाजे आहे. (sakāḷī 8 vājalyānatar 20 vājē āhē.) - It is 20 o'clock after 8 AM.

By understanding both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats, you will be able to communicate time effectively in various contexts.

Cultural Insights

Telling time in Marathi is not just about language; it is also influenced by cultural practices and regional variations. In Maharashtra, the state where Marathi is primarily spoken, punctuality is highly valued. Being on time for appointments and social gatherings is considered a sign of respect and courtesy. It is common for people to arrive a few minutes early to show their commitment and dedication.

Additionally, it is important to note that Marathi follows the Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). This means that when scheduling appointments or making plans, you should take the time difference into account to avoid confusion.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Marathi.

Exercise 1: Translate the Following Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Marathi, using the 12-hour format:

1. It is 10:30 AM. 2. It is 8:45 PM. 3. It is 4:20 PM. 4. It is 7:55 AM.

Solution: 1. दहा वाजल्यानंतर त्रिशा वाजे आहे. 2. आठ वाजल्यानंतर नऊ वाजे आहे. 3. चार वाजल्यानंतर वीस वाजे आहे. 4. सात वाजल्यानंतर पंधरा वाजे आहे.

Exercise 2: Convert 24-Hour Format to 12-Hour Format

Convert the following times from the 24-hour format to the 12-hour format in Marathi:

1. 15:30 2. 19:45 3. 08:10 4. 23:55

Solution: 1. दोपहरी ३.३० वाजता. 2. संध्याकाळी ७.४५ वाजता. 3. सकाळी ८.१० वाजता. 4. रात्री ११.५५ वाजता.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Marathi. You can now confidently ask and answer questions about the current time, whether it's in the 12-hour format or the 24-hour format. Remember to consider cultural practices and regional variations when discussing time in Marathi, and always strive to be punctual in your interactions with native speakers. Keep practicing and incorporating time-related vocabulary into your daily conversations to further enhance your language skills.

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Basic Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Common Verbs and Adjectives

Questions and Answers

Food and Dining

Marathi Festivals and Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Family and Relationships

Marathi Literature and Cinema

Videos

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-==Introduction==
+== Introduction ==
-In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time in Marathi. Time is an essential aspect of everyday life, and knowing how to ask and answer questions about the time is crucial for effective communication. In this lesson, we will cover how to ask for and give the current time, the difference between 12-hour and 24-hour formats, and some cultural tidbits related to time in Marathi culture. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently tell the time in Marathi.
+In this lesson, we will dive into the topic of telling time in Marathi. Knowing how to tell time is an essential skill for effective communication in any language, and Marathi is no exception. Being able to ask and answer questions about the current time will enable you to schedule appointments, make plans, and engage in everyday conversations with native Marathi speakers. We will explore both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats, ensuring that you have a comprehensive understanding of how to express time in Marathi.
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of Marathi vocabulary related to time and be able to confidently tell the time in various contexts. So let's get started!
-<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]] & [[Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Food-and-drinks|Food and drinks]].</span>
+== Telling Time in Marathi ==
-==Asking for Time==
-Before we can learn how to tell time, we need to know how to ask for it. Here are a few ways to ask for the time:
+=== The 12-Hour Format ===
-*काय वेळ आहे? (kāy vēḷ āhe?) - What time is it?
+In Marathi, the 12-hour format is commonly used to express time. The basic structure to tell the time in Marathi follows this pattern:
-*आता किती वाजले आहेत? (ātā kitī vājle āhet?) - What time is it now?
-*हीत वेळ काय झाली आहे? (hīt vēḷ kāy jhālī āhe?) - What was the time yesterday?
-Notice that the first two questions are asking for the current time, while the last one is asking for the time in the past.
+[Hour] + [Minutes] + [AM/PM]
-==Telling Time==
+Let's break down each component and learn how to express time in Marathi.
-Marathi uses a mix of the 12-hour and 24-hour clock system to tell time. Let's start with the basics:
+==== Hours (काल) ====
-===12-hour clock system===
+The word for "hour" in Marathi is काल (kāl). Here are the Marathi words for each hour:
-Marathi uses the words वाजव / वाजले (vājav / vājle) to indicate hours when telling time in the 12-hour clock system. The numbers are pronounced the same as in Hindi, and the equivalent numerals are written in Devanagari script. Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| एक || ēka || One
+|-
+| दोन || dōna || Two
+|-
+| तीन || tīna || Three
+|-
+| चार || cāra || Four
+|-
+| पाच || pāca || Five
+|-
+| सहा || sahā || Six
+|-
+| सात || sāta || Seven
+|-
+| आठ || āṭha || Eight
 |-
-| दहा वाजले आहेत। || dahā vājle āhet. || It's ten o'clock.
+| नऊ || nau || Nine
 |-
-| बारा वाजले आहेत। || bārā vājle āhet. || It's twelve o'clock.
+| दहा || dahā || Ten
 |-
-| पंधरा वाजे झाले. || paṇḍharā vāje jhāle. || It's fifteen minutes past four.
+| अकरा || akarā || Eleven
 |-
-| दहा वाजता पून मिनिट बाकी आहेत. || dahā vājatā pūn minit bākī āhet. || It's ten minutes to two.
+| बारा || bārā || Twelve
 |}
-Note: When telling the time, the word वाजे (vāje) is used for minutes.
+Please note that the words for one to twelve are unique in Marathi and do not follow a specific pattern. It is important to memorize them to effectively tell the time.
+==== Minutes (मिनिट) ====
+The word for "minute" in Marathi is मिनिट (minit). To express minutes in Marathi, we simply state the number of minutes after the hour. For example:
+- एक वाजल्यानंतर पंधरा मिनिट झाले. (ēka vājalyānatar paṇḍharā minit jhālē.) - It is 15 minutes past one.
+- बारा वाजल्यानंतर पाच मिनिट झाले. (bārā vājalyānatar pāca minit jhālē.) - It is 5 minutes past twelve.
+Remember to use the singular form of the word मिनिट (minit) when expressing minutes.
+==== AM/PM (पूर्वाह्न/उत्तराह्न) ====
+To indicate whether it is morning or afternoon/evening, Marathi uses the terms पूर्वाह्न (pūrvāhṇ) for AM (morning) and उत्तराह्न (uttarāhṇ) for PM (afternoon/evening). Here are a few examples:
+- दोपहरी १२ वाजल्यानंतर उत्तराह्न आहे. (dōpahrī 12 vājalyānatar uttarāhṇ āhē.) - It is afternoon/evening after 12 o'clock.
+- सकाळी आठ वाजल्यानंतर पूर्वाह्न आहे. (sakāḷī āṭha vājalyānatar pūrvāhṇ āhē.) - It is morning after 8 o'clock.
+By combining the hours, minutes, and AM/PM components, you can now tell time in the 12-hour format in Marathi.
+=== The 24-Hour Format ===
+While the 12-hour format is more commonly used in everyday conversations, it is also important to be familiar with the 24-hour format in Marathi. The 24-hour format eliminates the need for AM/PM indicators and simplifies time expressions. To convert the 12-hour format to the 24-hour format, simply add 12 to the hours for PM times. Here are a few examples:
+- दोपहरी १२ वाजल्यानंतर १२ वाजे आहे. (dōpahrī 12 vājalyānatar 12 vājē āhē.) - It is 12 o'clock after 12 PM.
+- सकाळी ८ वाजल्यानंतर २० वाजे आहे. (sakāḷī 8 vājalyānatar 20 vājē āhē.) - It is 20 o'clock after 8 AM.
+By understanding both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats, you will be able to communicate time effectively in various contexts.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+Telling time in Marathi is not just about language; it is also influenced by cultural practices and regional variations. In Maharashtra, the state where Marathi is primarily spoken, punctuality is highly valued. Being on time for appointments and social gatherings is considered a sign of respect and courtesy. It is common for people to arrive a few minutes early to show their commitment and dedication.
+Additionally, it is important to note that Marathi follows the Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). This means that when scheduling appointments or making plans, you should take the time difference into account to avoid confusion.
+== Exercises ==
-===24-hour clock system===
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Marathi.
-In Marathi, the 24-hour clock system is used in formal settings, like schedules, timetables, and transportation. The 24-hour clock system is referred to as सैन्तिसिमिनिट (saintisiminut), which means the 24th minute.
+=== Exercise 1: Translate the Following Sentences ===
-To indicate hours when using the 24-hour clock system, Marathi uses the words तास / तांस (tās / tāṃs) instead of वाजव / वाजले (vājav / vājle). Here are some examples:
+Translate the following sentences from English to Marathi, using the 12-hour format:
-{| class="wikitable"
+. It is 10:30 AM.
-! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
+. It is 8:45 PM.
-|-
+. It is 4:20 PM.
-| सकाळी अकरा तासाच्या वेळी || sakālī akarā tāsācyā vēḷī || At half-past nine in the morning.
+. It is 7:55 AM.
-|-
-| तुमच्या टिकटात अगत्या नाऊ तांसाच्या वेळी चलूच आहोत. || tumacyā ṭikaṭāt agatyā nāū tāṃsācyā vēḷī calūc āhot. || The train will leave at nine thirty-nine on your ticket.
-|-
-| तिने संध्याकाळी आठ तासाच्या वेळी जागा केली आहे. || tinē sandhyākālī āṭh tāsācyā vēḷī jāgā kēlī āhē. || She woke up at 8' o clock in the evening.
-|}
-As you can see, in the 24-hour clock system, times are pronounced using the hour followed by the word तास (tās) and the last two digits of the minutes.
+Solution:
+. दहा वाजल्यानंतर त्रिशा वाजे आहे.
+. आठ वाजल्यानंतर नऊ वाजे आहे.
+. चार वाजल्यानंतर वीस वाजे आहे.
+. सात वाजल्यानंतर पंधरा वाजे आहे.
-==Cultural Tidbits==
+=== Exercise 2: Convert 24-Hour Format to 12-Hour Format ===
-In Marathi culture, timekeeping is a significant aspect of everyday life. Time is often measured differently in rural versus urban areas. In rural regions, time is usually determined by natural phenomena like sunrise, sunset, and the position of the sun. In contrast, urban areas follow a more standardized system of timekeeping using clocks and watches.
+Convert the following times from the 24-hour format to the 12-hour format in Marathi:
-Additionally, it is essential to understand the context in which time is being communicated in Marathi. Marathi people tend to be more flexible with time schedules and punctuality, so it's not uncommon for meetings or social events to start late. However, in professional settings, such as meetings with clients or business partners, punctuality is crucial and arriving on time is expected.
+. 15:30
+. 19:45
+. 08:10
+. 23:55
-==Conclusion==
+Solution:
+. दोपहरी ३.३० वाजता.
+. संध्याकाळी ७.४५ वाजता.
+. सकाळी ८.१० वाजता.
+. रात्री ११.५५ वाजता.
-In this lesson, we covered how to ask for and tell time in Marathi using the 12-hour and 24-hour clock system. We also discussed some cultural tidbits related to time in Marathi culture, such as the difference between timekeeping in rural and urban areas and the importance of punctuality in professional settings. With this knowledge, you can confidently communicate about the time and punctuality in Marathi-speaking regions.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Marathi. You can now confidently ask and answer questions about the current time, whether it's in the 12-hour format or the 24-hour format. Remember to consider cultural practices and regional variations when discussing time in Marathi, and always strive to be punctual in your interactions with native speakers. Keep practicing and incorporating time-related vocabulary into your daily conversations to further enhance your language skills.
-<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Food-Vocabulary|Food Vocabulary]] & [[Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Daily-routines|Daily routines]].</span>
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+* [https://blogs.languagecurry.com/articles/learn-how-to-tell-time-in-marathi-in-five-minutes Learn how to tell time in Marathi in five minutes]
+* [http://mindurmarathi.com/basic-words-and-phrases/days-week-time-marathi Time and Days in Marathi - Learn Marathi @Mind Ur Marathi]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathi_language Marathi language - Wikipedia]
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-* [http://mindurmarathi.com/basic-words-and-phrases/days-week-time-marathi Time and Days in Marathi - Learn Marathi @Mind Ur Marathi]
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