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In learning a new language, understanding the vocabulary related to daily routines is essential. Daily routines encompass the activities we engage in every day, from waking up to going to bed. Mastering this vocabulary provides learners with the ability to describe their day-to-day lives, communicate effectively, and relate to native speakers in a more personal way.

In this lesson, we will cover common Marathi vocabulary associated with daily activities, including work, school, and hobbies. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of the words and phrases that will help you articulate your daily routines in Marathi.

Importance of Daily Routine Vocabulary

Daily routines are something everyone can relate to, regardless of their cultural background. When you can express the ordinary aspects of your life, you build connections and share experiences with others. This vocabulary will not only make your conversations more engaging but also enhance your confidence in speaking Marathi.

Structure of the Lesson

This lesson is structured as follows:

• Vocabulary Overview: Introduction to key vocabulary words related to daily routines.

• Examples: Real-life examples to illustrate usage.

• Exercises: Practice scenarios to apply the newly learned vocabulary.

• Solutions and Explanations: Detailed explanations for each exercise to reinforce learning.

Vocabulary Overview

Let's dive into the core vocabulary associated with daily routines. Below is a table that lists some common activities that people do daily, along with their Marathi translations and pronunciations.

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
उठणे	uṭhaṇe	to wake up
झोपणे	jhopaṇe	to sleep
आंघोळ करणे	āṅghoḷ karaṇe	to take a bath
नाश्ता करणे	nāśtā karaṇe	to have breakfast
काम करणे	kāma karaṇe	to work
शाळेत जाणे	śāḷet jāṇe	to go to school
मित्रांशी बोलणे	mitrāṁśī bōlaṇe	to talk to friends
व्यायाम करणे	vyāyām karaṇe	to exercise
जेवण करणे	jēvaṇ karaṇe	to have lunch
वाचन करणे	vācaṇ karaṇe	to read
टीव्ही पाहणे	ṭīvhī pāhaṇe	to watch TV
घरात काम करणे	gharāt kāma karaṇe	to do housework
शॉपिंग करणे	śōpinga karaṇe	to go shopping
मित्रांशी खेळणे	mitrāṁśī khēḷaṇe	to play with friends
रात्री फिरणे	rātrī phiraṇe	to go for a walk at night
झोपायला जाणे	jhopāyalā jāṇe	to go to sleep
कामावर जाणे	kāmāvara jāṇe	to go to work
गाणे ऐकणे	gāṇē aikāṇe	to listen to music
कुटुंबासोबत वेळ घालवणे	kuṭumbāsōbata vēḷa ghālavaṇe	to spend time with family
स्वयंपाक करणे	svayaṁpāk karaṇe	to cook

Each of these activities is a part of everyday life. By familiarizing yourself with these terms, you can start to describe your daily routines in Marathi.

Examples

Let’s see how these vocabulary words can be used in sentences. Here are some examples:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
मी सकाळी उठतो.	mī sakāḷī uṭhato.	I wake up in the morning.
ती रात्री झोपते.	tī rātrī jhopate.	She sleeps at night.
मी आंघोळ करतो.	mī āṅghoḷ karto.	I take a bath.
आम्ही नाश्ता करतो.	āṁhī nāśtā karto.	We have breakfast.
तो काम करतो.	to kāma karto.	He works.
मी शाळेत जातो.	mī śāḷet jāto.	I go to school.
ती मित्रांशी बोलते.	tī mitrāṁśī bōlate.	She talks to friends.
तुम्ही व्यायाम करता का?	tumhī vyāyām karatā kā?	Do you exercise?
मी जेवण करतो.	mī jēvaṇ karto.	I have lunch.
ती वाचन करते.	tī vācaṇ karte.	She reads.
आम्ही टीव्ही पाहतो.	āṁhī ṭīvhī pāhato.	We watch TV.
तो घरात काम करतो.	to gharāt kāma karto.	He does housework.
मी शॉपिंग करतो.	mī śōpinga karto.	I go shopping.
ती मित्रांशी खेळते.	tī mitrāṁśī khēḷate.	She plays with friends.
मी रात्री फिरतो.	mī rātrī phirato.	I go for a walk at night.
ती झोपायला जाते.	tī jhopāyalā jāte.	She goes to sleep.
तो कामावर जातो.	to kāmāvara jāto.	He goes to work.
मी गाणे ऐकतो.	mī gāṇē aikato.	I listen to music.
आम्ही कुटुंबासोबत वेळ घालवतो.	āṁhī kuṭumbāsōbata vēḷa ghālavato.	We spend time with family.
ती स्वयंपाक करते.	tī svayaṁpāk karte.	She cooks.

By using these sentences, you can express your daily activities more clearly. It’s essential to practice these sentences to become more comfortable while speaking.

Exercises

Now that you have learned the vocabulary and seen how to use it in sentences, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises for you to complete.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Marathi word from the list provided.

• List: उठणे, झोपणे, आंघोळ करणे, काम करणे, शाळेत जाणे

1. मी __________ सकाळी उठतो. (to wake up)

2. ती __________ रात्री झोपते. (to sleep)

3. मी __________ करतो. (to take a bath)

4. तो __________ आहे. (to work)

5. मी __________ जातो. (to go to school)

Exercise 2: Match the Vocabulary

Match the Marathi words with their English meanings.

Marathi	English
1. व्यायाम करणे	a) to listen to music
2. गाणे ऐकणे	b) to exercise
3. नाश्ता करणे	c) to have breakfast
4. टीव्ही पाहणे	d) to watch TV
5. शॉपिंग करणे	e) to go shopping

Exercise 3: Sentence Formation

Create sentences using the following words.

1. उठणे

2. शाळेत

3. बोलणे

4. रात्री

5. काम

Exercise 4: True or False

Determine whether the following statements are true or false.

1. "मी झोपतो" means "I sleep."

2. "ती नाश्ता करते" means "She has lunch."

3. "तो शाळेत जातो" means "He goes to school."

4. "आम्ही काम करतो" means "We work."

5. "ती टीव्ही पाहते" means "She listens to music."

Exercise 5: Daily Routine Description

Write a short paragraph in Marathi describing your daily routine using at least five vocabulary words from the lesson.

Exercise 6: Listening Exercise

Listen to a Marathi speaker describing their daily routine and write down the vocabulary words you recognize.

Exercise 7: Fill in the Missing Pronunciation

Fill in the missing pronunciation for the following Marathi words.

1. उठणे: __________

2. काम: __________

3. आंघोळ: __________

4. शाळेत: __________

5. मित्रांशी: __________

Exercise 8: Group Discussion

Discuss with a partner about your daily routines in Marathi using the vocabulary from this lesson.

Exercise 9: Create a Dialogue

Create a short dialogue between two friends discussing their daily routines using at least ten vocabulary words.

Exercise 10: Word Scramble

Unscramble the following words to reveal the correct Marathi vocabulary:

1. झोपणे - ______________

2. नाश्ता - ______________

3. शाळेत - ______________

4. काम - ______________

5. टीव्ही - ______________

Solutions and Explanations

Here are the solutions to the exercises to help you check your understanding:

Solutions to Exercise 1

1. उठणे

2. झोपणे

3. आंघोळ करणे

4. काम करणे

5. शाळेत जाणे

Solutions to Exercise 2

1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e

Solutions to Exercise 3

(Answers will vary; example sentences include:)

1. मी सकाळी उठतो.

2. मी शाळेत जातो.

3. मी मित्रांशी बोलतो.

4. मी रात्री फिरतो.

5. मी काम करतो.

Solutions to Exercise 4

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. True

5. False

Solutions to Exercise 5

(Answers will vary; example paragraph could include:)

"मी सकाळी उठतो. मी आंघोळ करतो. नंतर मी नाश्ता करतो. मी शाळेत जातो. शाळेनंतर मी मित्रांशी बोलतो."

Solutions to Exercise 6

(Answers will vary based on listening exercise.)

Solutions to Exercise 7

1. uṭhaṇe

2. kāma

3. āṅghoḷ

4. śāḷet

5. mitrāṁśī

Solutions to Exercise 8

(Students should engage in conversation.)

Solutions to Exercise 9

(Answers will vary; example dialogue could include two friends discussing their routines.)

Solutions to Exercise 10

1. झोपणे - झोपणे

2. नाश्ता - नाश्ता

3. शाळेत - शाळेत

4. काम - काम

5. टीव्ही - टीव्ही

As we wrap up this lesson, I encourage you to practice daily. Building a routine in learning will help reinforce these words and phrases in your memory. Remember, every small step you take brings you closer to fluency in Marathi. Keep practicing, and before you know it, Marathi will become a part of your daily life!

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

• 25 Basic Marathi Words to Know in English
• Marathi (MRTI)
• Telling your daily routine in Marathi : Learn Marathi @ Mindurmarathi

Other Lessons

• Resources
• Fruits
• Family
• Countries (dosh दोश)
• Count to 10
• Days of the Week
• Language proficiency exams
• Science and technology
• Multilingualism