Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Telling-Time
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Welcome to our exciting lesson on telling time in Marathi! Understanding time is crucial for daily communication, whether you're scheduling meetings, catching a train, or simply asking a friend, "What time is it?" In this lesson, we will explore how to ask and answer questions about time, as well as understand the differences between the 12-hour and 24-hour formats used in Marathi.
Before we dive in, let’s outline the structure of our lesson. We will cover:
- The vocabulary for telling time in Marathi
- How to use the 12-hour and 24-hour formats
- Practical examples to illustrate each point
- Exercises to reinforce your learning
So, let's get started!
Vocabulary for Telling Time
To begin with, let's familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary related to time in Marathi.
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| वेळ !! veḷ !! time | ||
| तास !! tāsa !! hour | ||
| मिनिट !! miṇiṭ !! minute | ||
| सेकंद !! sekanda !! second | ||
| सकाळ !! sakāḷ !! morning | ||
| दुपारी !! dupārī !! afternoon | ||
| संध्याकाळी !! sandhyākāḷī !! evening | ||
| रात्री !! rātrī !! night | ||
| आता !! atā !! now | ||
| आधी !! ādhī !! before | ||
| नंतर !! nantar !! after | ||
| घड्याळ !! ghaḍyāḷ !! clock | ||
| पंधरा !! pandharā !! fifteen | ||
| अर्धा !! ardha !! half | ||
| पूर्ण !! pūrṇa !! full | ||
| एक !! eka !! one | ||
| दोन !! don !! two | ||
| तीन !! tīna !! three | ||
| चार !! chāra !! four | ||
| पाच !! pāca !! five | ||
| सहा !! sahā !! six |
How to Ask the Time
When you want to ask someone what time it is, you can use the following phrase:
- तुला किती वाजले? (Tulā kitī vājalē?) - What time is it?
This question can be followed by some variations, depending on the context. Here are a few examples:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| तुझ्या घड्याळात किती वाजले? !! tujhyā ghaḍyāḷāt kitī vājalē? !! What time is it on your clock? | ||
| मला वेळ सांग. !! malā veḷ sānga. !! Tell me the time. | ||
| आता किती वाजले आहे? !! atā kitī vājalē āhe? !! What time is it now? |
How to Answer the Time
When answering the question about time, you can use the following structure:
- सकाळचे [hour] वाजले. (Sakāḷcē [hour] vājalē.) - It is [hour] in the morning.
- दुपारी [hour] वाजले. (Dupārī [hour] vājalē.) - It is [hour] in the afternoon.
- संध्याकाळी [hour] वाजले. (Sandhyākāḷī [hour] vājalē.) - It is [hour] in the evening.
- रात्री [hour] वाजले. (Rātrī [hour] vājalē.) - It is [hour] at night.
Here are some examples illustrating how to respond:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| सकाळचे 7 वाजले. !! sakāḷcē 7 vājalē. !! It is 7 in the morning. | ||
| दुपारी 3 वाजले. !! dupārī 3 vājalē. !! It is 3 in the afternoon. | ||
| संध्याकाळी 6 वाजले. !! sandhyākāḷī 6 vājalē. !! It is 6 in the evening. | ||
| रात्री 9 वाजले. !! rātrī 9 vājalē. !! It is 9 at night. |
Using the 12-Hour and 24-Hour Formats
In Marathi, both 12-hour and 24-hour formats are used. Understanding both formats is essential, especially when reading schedules or timetables.
12-Hour Format
In the 12-hour format, the hours are counted from 1 to 12, with AM and PM used to distinguish between morning and evening times.
For example:
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 सकाळ (11:00 sakāḷ)
- 3:00 PM - 3:00 दुपारी (3:00 dupārī)
24-Hour Format
In the 24-hour format, the hours are counted from 0 to 23. This format is often used in official settings like train schedules, military time, and more.
For example:
- 13:00 - 13:00 (1:00 PM)
- 22:30 - 22:30 (10:30 PM)
Here’s a table comparing both formats:
| 12-Hour Format | Marathi | 24-Hour Format |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM !! 12:00 रात्री (12:00 rātrī) !! 00:00 | ||
| 1:00 AM !! 1:00 रात्री (1:00 rātrī) !! 01:00 | ||
| 6:00 AM !! 6:00 सकाळ (6:00 sakāḷ) !! 06:00 | ||
| 12:00 PM !! 12:00 दुपारी (12:00 dupārī) !! 12:00 | ||
| 1:00 PM !! 1:00 दुपारी (1:00 dupārī) !! 13:00 | ||
| 6:00 PM !! 6:00 संध्याकाळी (6:00 sandhyākāḷī) !! 18:00 | ||
| 12:00 AM !! 12:00 रात्री (12:00 rātrī) !! 24:00 |
Practice Exercises
To reinforce what you've learned in this lesson, here are some exercises for you to practice. Try to solve them on your own before checking the solutions!
Exercise 1: Asking the Time
Translate the following questions into Marathi:
1. What time is it?
2. Can you tell me the time?
3. What time is it now?
4. What time is it on your clock?
Solutions:
1. तुला किती वाजले?
2. मला वेळ सांग.
3. आता किती वाजले आहे?
4. तुझ्या घड्याळात किती वाजले?
Exercise 2: Answering the Time
Respond to the following questions using the correct time in Marathi:
1. What time is it in the morning? (8:00)
2. What time is it in the afternoon? (2:30)
3. What time is it in the evening? (5:15)
4. What time is it at night? (10:45)
Solutions:
1. सकाळचे 8 वाजले.
2. दुपारी 2:30 वाजले.
3. संध्याकाळी 5:15 वाजले.
4. रात्री 10:45 वाजले.
Exercise 3: Convert Time Formats
Convert the following times from 12-hour format to 24-hour format:
1. 7:00 PM
2. 11:00 AM
3. 3:30 AM
4. 9:45 PM
Solutions:
1. 19:00
2. 11:00
3. 03:30
4. 21:45
Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct Marathi words:
1. __________ (time) किती वाजले?
2. मला __________ (hour) वाजले.
3. __________ (morning) 6 वाजले.
4. __________ (night) 11 वाजले.
Solutions:
1. वेळ (veḷ)
2. तास (tāsa)
3. सकाळ (sakāḷ)
4. रात्री (rātrī)
Exercise 5: Match the Time in Marathi
Match the following times in English with their Marathi equivalents:
1. 1:00 PM
2. 6:30 AM
3. 10:15 PM
4. 3:45 PM
Solutions:
1. 1:00 PM - 1:00 दुपारी (1:00 dupārī)
2. 6:30 AM - 6:30 सकाळ (6:30 sakāḷ)
3. 10:15 PM - 10:15 रात्री (10:15 rātrī)
4. 3:45 PM - 3:45 दुपारी (3:45 dupārī)
Exercise 6: Create Your Own Questions
Write down 3 questions you might ask someone about the time in Marathi.
Example Solutions:
1. तुला किती वाजले?
2. मला वेळ सांग.
3. तुझ्या घड्याळात किती वाजले?
Exercise 7: Convert 24-Hour to 12-Hour Format
Convert the following times from 24-hour format to 12-hour format:
1. 14:00
2. 01:00
3. 18:30
4. 23:15
Solutions:
1. 2:00 PM
2. 1:00 AM
3. 6:30 PM
4. 11:15 PM
Exercise 8: Describe Your Daily Routine
Write a short paragraph in Marathi about your daily routine, including at least three times of the day.
Example Solution:
मी सकाळी 7 वाजता उठतो. दुपारी 1 वाजता जेवतो आणि रात्री 9 वाजता झोपतो.
Exercise 9: Time in Sentences
Use the following times in sentences:
1. 12:00 PM
2. 5:30 AM
3. 8:45 PM
Example Solutions:
1. 12:00 PM - 12:00 दुपारी (12:00 dupārī) आहे.
2. 5:30 AM - 5:30 सकाळ (5:30 sakāḷ) आहे.
3. 8:45 PM - 8:45 रात्री (8:45 rātrī) आहे.
Exercise 10: Role Play
Pair up with a friend and role-play asking and answering about the time in different scenarios, such as meeting for lunch or planning an outing.
In this lesson, we've covered the essential vocabulary for telling time in Marathi, how to ask and answer questions about time, and the differences between the 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Remember, practicing these phrases and formats will help you become more comfortable with speaking Marathi in everyday situations.
Keep practicing, and before you know it, you’ll not only be able to tell time but also engage in meaningful conversations with others. Happy learning!
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