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As a Marathi language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the fascinating world of compound words in Marathi. Compound words are words that are formed by combining two or more words. They are widely used in Marathi and are an essential part of the language. In this lesson, you will learn about the different types of compound words in Marathi and how to use them in sentences.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Punctuation & Question Words.

What are Compound Words?

Compound words are created by joining two or more words together to form a new word. In Marathi, compound words are formed by combining two or more nouns, adjectives, adverbs, or verbs. When two words are combined, they create a new word with a different meaning. Some examples of compound words in Marathi include "चिकित्साविद्रोही" (chikit-sa-vidrohi), which means "anti-doctor."

Compound words can be further classified into two categories:

Tatpurush Samas (तत्पुरुष समास)

Tatpurush samas is a type of compound word in which a noun is used to describe another noun. The noun that describes the other noun is placed first, followed by the noun that is being described. In this type of compound word, the second word is always in the oblique case (कर्तृविभक्ति).

For example:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
धडक्याणे लहान मुळे	dhadkyane lahan mule	Heartbeat of a child
शरीराच्या दोन पायांवरील नाखें	sharirachya don payanvaril nakhen	Nails on two feet of the body

Karmadhari Samas (कर्मधारी समास)

Karmadhari samas is a type of compound word in which a verb is used to describe a noun. In this type of compound word, the first word is in the non-oblique case, and the second word is always in the oblique case.

For example:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
पूर्णरूपे वस्तू दुऱ्या काढल्याने	puranrupe vastu durya kadalyane	Object taken away by stealing entirely
शीर्षमध्ये काम करण्यासाठी	shirshmadhye kam karnyasathi	To work at the top position

How to use Compound Words in Sentences

Using compound words in sentences is easy once you understand their formation. Here are some examples:

Example: Tatpurush Samas

Marathi: तांबुळ रस्सा

Pronunciation: taambul rassa

Translation: Betel juice

Example sentence: तांबुळ रस्सा आज पाहिजे (Taambul rassa aaj pahije) - I need betel juice today.

Example: Karmadhari Samas

Marathi: चौकशी व्यवस्था

Pronunciation: choukashi vyavastha

Translation: Tight arrangement

Example sentence: अरे, तुमचं चौकशी व्यवस्था कमी आहे! (Arey, tumchancha choukashi vyavastha kami aahe)- Hey, you guys have a tight arrangement!

Conclusion

In conclusion, compound words are an essential part of the Marathi language, and learning them will help you to speak fluently and communicate effectively. In this lesson, we covered the two types of compound words in Marathi, Tatpurush samas, and Karmadhari samas. We also learned how to use them in sentences. Practice speaking and writing sentences using compound words to improve your Marathi language skills.

Remember, learning a language takes time and patience, but don't give up. The more you practice, the better you will get. Keep learning and enjoying the beautiful Marathi language!

Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Nouns & Questions.

Other Lessons

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• Pronouns
• Adverbs
• Nouns namo नामो
• Negation
• Nouns
• Prepositions
• How to Use Have
• Questions

Sources

• 50 Compound Words in English / Marathi / Hindi Language ...
• Marathi language - Wikipedia
• Compound words in English and Marathi - Learn Entry

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