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Welcome to today's lesson on pronouns in the Marathi language! Understanding pronouns is essential as they allow us to communicate more effectively. They help us avoid repetition and make our sentences smoother and more engaging. In this lesson, we will explore the different types of pronouns used in Marathi, their forms, and how to use them appropriately in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of Marathi pronouns and be able to use them in your daily conversations.

What are Pronouns?

Pronouns are words that replace nouns in sentences. They can refer to people, objects, or things and help us avoid the redundancy of repeating the same nouns. In Marathi, just like in English, pronouns are essential for forming coherent sentences.

Types of Pronouns in Marathi

In Marathi, pronouns can be categorized into different types based on their usage. The primary types of pronouns we will cover in this lesson include:

1. Personal Pronouns

2. Demonstrative Pronouns

3. Interrogative Pronouns

4. Reflexive Pronouns

5. Indefinite Pronouns

Let’s delve into each type with detailed explanations and examples.

Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things. In Marathi, these pronouns change based on the number (singular/plural) and the case (subject/object) of the noun they replace.

Table of Personal Pronouns

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
मी	mī	I
तुम्ही	tumhī	you (formal/plural)
तो	tō	he
ती	tī	she
ते	te	it (for neuter nouns)
आपण	āpaṇ	we (inclusive)
आम्ही	āmhī	we (exclusive)
ते	te	they

Usage of Personal Pronouns

• Subject Form: Used as the subject of a sentence.

• Example: मी शाळेत जातो. (I go to school.)

• Object Form: Used as the object of a verb.

• Example: तिने मला पुस्तक दिले. (She gave me a book.)

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific things. These pronouns indicate whether something is near or far.

Table of Demonstrative Pronouns

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
हा	hā	this (masculine)
ही	hī	this (feminine)
हे	he	this (neuter)
तो	tō	that (masculine)
ती	tī	that (feminine)
ते	te	that (neuter)

Usage of Demonstrative Pronouns

• Indicating Proximity:

• Example: हा पेन आहे. (This is a pen.)

• Indicating Distance:

• Example: तो पुस्तक आहे. (That is a book.)

Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. They help in gathering information.

Table of Interrogative Pronouns

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
कोण	kōṇa	who
काय	kāy	what
कुठे	kuṭhe	where
कधी	kadhī	when
कसा	kasā	how (masculine)
कशी	kashī	how (feminine)

Usage of Interrogative Pronouns

• To inquire about people:

• Example: कोण आला? (Who came?)

• To inquire about things:

• Example: काय चालले आहे? (What is happening?)

Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. In Marathi, they reflect back to the subject.

Table of Reflexive Pronouns

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
स्वतः	svataḥ	self

Usage of Reflexive Pronouns

• To indicate actions done by oneself:

• Example: तो स्वतःला पाहतो. (He sees himself.)

Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific people or things. They are useful when we do not want to specify who or what we are talking about.

Table of Indefinite Pronouns

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
काही	kāhī	some
कोणी	kōṇī	anyone
सर्व	sarva	all

Usage of Indefinite Pronouns

• To talk about unspecified quantities:

• Example: काही लोक आले. (Some people came.)

• To refer to people in general:

• Example: कोणीही येऊ शकतो. (Anyone can come.)

Practice Exercises

Now that you have a solid understanding of Marathi pronouns, let’s put your knowledge into practice!

Exercise 1: Identify the Pronoun

Read the following sentences and identify the pronouns used.

1. मी शाळेत जातो.

2. तो पुस्तक वाचतो.

3. ती गाणं गाते.

4. ते खेळत आहेत.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronouns:

1. _____ (I) शाळेत जातो.

2. _____ (you) खूप चांगले आहात.

3. _____ (he) माझा मित्र आहे.

4. _____ (they) काम करत आहेत.

Exercise 3: Translate to Marathi

Translate the following sentences to Marathi using the correct pronouns:

1. She is my sister.

2. They are playing.

3. I have a book.

4. You are my friend.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences

Create sentences using the following pronouns:

1. मी (I)

2. तुमी (you)

3. तो (he)

4. ती (she)

Exercise 5: Match the Pronouns

Match the Marathi pronouns with their English counterparts:

1. हा

2. ती

3. कोण

4. काही

Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the nouns with appropriate pronouns:

1. संगीत आणि मी गप्पा मारत आहोत.

2. सुरेशने शाळेतील सर्व मित्रांना बोलावले.

Exercise 7: Question Formation

Form questions using the interrogative pronouns:

1. _____ (who) is coming?

2. _____ (what) are you doing?

3. _____ (where) is my book?

Exercise 8: Identify the Type of Pronoun

Identify the type of pronoun used in the following sentences:

1. हा माझा मित्र आहे.

2. काही लोक शालेत आहेत.

3. कोण आला?

Exercise 9: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences into English:

1. ती शाळेत जाते.

2. ते काम करत आहेत.

3. तो स्वतःला पाहतो.

Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue

Write a short dialogue between two friends using at least five different pronouns.

Answers to Exercises

Answer to Exercise 1

1. मी (I)

2. तो (he)

3. ती (she)

4. ते (they)

Answer to Exercise 2

1. मी

2. तुम्ही

3. तो

4. ते

Answer to Exercise 3

1. ती माझी बहीण आहे.

2. ते खेळत आहेत.

3. माझ्याकडे एक पुस्तक आहे.

4. तुम्ही माझे मित्र आहात.

Answer to Exercise 4

1. मी शाळेत जातो.

2. तुम्ही खूप चांगले आहात.

3. तो माझा मित्र आहे.

4. ती गाणं गाते.

Answer to Exercise 5

1. हा - this

2. ती - that

3. कोण - who

4. काही - some

Answer to Exercise 6

1. मी गप्पा मारत आहे.

2. त्याने सर्व मित्रांना बोलावले.

Answer to Exercise 7

1. कोण येत आहे?

2. तू काय करत आहेस?

3. माझं पुस्तक कुठे आहे?

Answer to Exercise 8

1. Demonstrative pronoun

2. Indefinite pronoun

3. Interrogative pronoun

Answer to Exercise 9

1. She goes to school.

2. They are working.

3. He sees himself.

Answer to Exercise 10

(Students will provide their own dialogues; feedback can be provided by the teacher.)

By practicing these exercises, you will solidify your understanding of Marathi pronouns and be more confident in using them in conversation!

As we conclude this lesson on pronouns, remember that these little words pack a big punch! They enhance our communication and help convey our thoughts clearly. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find yourself using Marathi pronouns like a pro!

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Common Verbs and Adjectives

• Common Verbs
• Common Adjectives

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Questions and Answers

• Question Words
• Answering Questions

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• Dining Phrases

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Marathi Festivals and Traditions

• Festivals
• Traditions

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Accommodation Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Phrases

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Marathi Literature and Cinema

• Literature
• Cinema

Sources

• Marathi grammar - Wikipedia
• MARATHI GRAMMAR PRONOUNS | Grammar, Pronoun, Study ...
• Marathi language - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• How to Use Be
• Negation
• Nouns
• How to Use Have
• Negation nakaar नकार
• Future Tense
• Questions
• Conditional Mood
• Gender

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