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Welcome to today's lesson on Causative Verbs in Marathi! This topic is essential for expressing actions in which one person causes another to do something or gives permission for an action to occur. Understanding causative verbs will enable you to communicate more effectively in Marathi, whether you are giving instructions, making requests, or discussing actions involving others.

Causative verbs can be a bit tricky, but don't worry! We'll break it down step by step, providing clear examples and practice exercises to help you master this concept. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use causative verbs in your conversations.

What Are Causative Verbs?

Causative verbs are verbs that indicate the action of causing someone to do something. In Marathi, they are often used to show that the subject is not performing the action directly but is responsible for having it done.

For instance, if you say "I made him eat," you are not eating yourself; instead, you are causing someone else to eat. In Marathi, this concept is conveyed through specific verb forms.

Structure of Causative Verbs

In Marathi, causative verbs are generally formed by adding a suffix to the base verb. The most common causative suffixes are -वणे (-vaṇe) and -वायचे (-vāyche).

Here’s a basic breakdown:

• Base Verb + -वणे = Causative Form

Let’s look at a few examples:

• खाणे (khāṇe) - to eat → खाऊँवणे (khāūvaṇe) - to make eat

• पिणे (piṇe) - to drink → पिऊँवणे (pīūvaṇe) - to make drink

Examples of Causative Verbs

To illustrate the use of causative verbs, here’s a table with 20 examples:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
खाणे	khāṇe	to eat
खाऊँवणे	khāūvaṇe	to make eat
पिणे	piṇe	to drink
पिऊँवणे	pīūvaṇe	to make drink
लिहणे	lihāṇe	to write
लिहूँवणे	lihūvaṇe	to make write
बोलणे	bōlaṇe	to speak
बोलवणे	bōlavaṇe	to make speak
शिकणे	shikāṇe	to learn
शिकवणे	shikavaṇe	to make learn
वाजवणे	vājavaṇe	to make sound
वाजवणे	vājavaṇe	to make play
खेळणे	khēḷaṇe	to play
खेळवणे	khēḷavaṇe	to make play
तयार करणे	tayār karaṇe	to prepare
तयार करावणे	tayār karāvaṇe	to make prepare
पाहणे	pāhaṇe	to see
पाहवणे	pāhavaṇe	to make see
उभा राहणे	ubhā rāhaṇe	to stand
उभा राहवणे	ubhā rāhavaṇe	to make stand

Usage in Sentences

Let’s see how these causative verbs function in full sentences:

1. मी त्याला खाऊँवतो.

(mī tyālā khāūvaṭō)

"I make him eat."

2. ती मला पिऊँवते.

(tī malā pīūvaṭe)

"She makes me drink."

3. तो मुलांना शिकवतो.

(tō mulānnā shikavaṭō)

"He makes the children learn."

4. तिने तिच्या बहिणीला लिहूँवले.

(tinē tīchyā bahinīlā lihūvaḷē)

"She made her sister write."

5. आम्ही त्यांना बोलवतो.

(āmhī tyānnā bōlavaṭō)

"We make them speak."

6. तुम्ही त्याला तयार करावं.

(tumhī tyālā tayār karāva)

"You have to make him ready."

7. ते गाणी वाजवतात.

(tē gāṇī vājavaṭāt)

"They make the songs play."

8. मी तिला पाहवणं सांगितलं.

(mī tilā pāhavaṇāṁ sāṅgiṭalā)

"I told her to make her see."

9. तो त्याला नाचवतो.

(tō tyālā nācavaṭō)

"He makes him dance."

10. तिने त्याला उभा राहवला.

(tinē tyālā ubhā rāhavaḷā)

"She made him stand."

Practice Exercises

Now that we've covered the basics, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to practice using causative verbs.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the correct causative form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. मी त्याला __________ (पिणे) __________.

2. ती मला __________ (खाणे) __________.

3. तो मुलांना __________ (शिकणे) __________.

4. आमच्या शिक्षकांनी आम्हाला __________ (लिहणे) __________.

5. ती त्याला __________ (उभा राहणे) __________.

Exercise 2: Sentence Transformation

Transform the following sentences into causative sentences.

1. मी खाल्ला. → मी __________ (तुम्हाला खाणे).

2. ती पिऊन आहे. → ती __________ (त्याला पिणे).

3. तो खेळतो. → तो __________ (तुमच्यासाठी खेळणे).

4. मी पाहतो. → मी __________ (तिला पाहणे).

5. त्यांनी लिहिले. → त्यांनी __________ (त्याला लिहणे).

Exercise 3: Match the Pairs

Match the causative verbs with their base forms.

1. शिकवणे

2. बोलवणे

3. वाजवणे

4. खेळवणे

5. पिऊँवणे

A. बोलणे

B. खेळणे

C. पिणे

D. शिकणे

E. वाजणे

Detailed Solutions

Here are the solutions to the exercises you just completed. Review them carefully to understand your mistakes and learn the correct usage.

Solutions to Exercise 1

1. मी त्याला पिऊँवतो. (I make him drink.)

2. ती मला खाऊँवते. (She makes me eat.)

3. तो मुलांना शिकवतो. (He makes the children learn.)

4. आमच्या शिक्षकांनी आम्हाला लिहूँवले. (Our teacher made us write.)

5. ती त्याला उभा राहवते. (She makes him stand.)

Solutions to Exercise 2

1. मी तुम्हाला खाऊँवतो. (I make you eat.)

2. ती त्याला पिऊँवते. (She makes him drink.)

3. तो तुमच्यासाठी खेळवतो. (He makes you play.)

4. मी तिला पाहवतो. (I make her see.)

5. त्यांनी त्याला लिहवले. (They made him write.)

Solutions to Exercise 3

1. शिकवणे - D. शिकणे

2. बोलवणे - A. बोलणे

3. वाजवणे - E. वाजणे

4. खेळवणे - B. खेळणे

5. पिऊँवणे - C. पिणे

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned how to use causative verbs in Marathi. This skill is vital for expressing actions involving others and will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in everyday conversations.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these verbs in your daily conversations, and soon, you will feel comfortable using them without thinking twice.

Keep up the great work as you progress through the Complete 0 to A1 Marathi Course! Your dedication will surely pay off, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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Marathi Literature and Cinema

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Sources

• A Functional Account of Marathi's Voice Phenomena – Passives and ...
• Lexical Conceptual Structure and Marathi
• A Comprehensive Account of Marathi Causatives

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• How to Use Be
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