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Marathi Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to describe colors in Marathi. Colors are an important part of any language and culture, so let's get started!

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages:Say Hello and Greetings in Marathi, Marathi Vocabulary → Introduction to Marathi vocabulary → Food ..., Transportation Vocabulary & Count to 10.

Basic Colors

Marathi language has a wide range of vocabulary for describing colors. Here are some of the basic colors:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
पांढरा	Pāndhrā	White
काळा	Kāḷā	Black
पिवळा	Pivḷā	Yellow
हिरवा	Hirvā	Green
निळा	Niḷā	Blue
लाल	Lāl	Red
गुलाबी	Gulābī	Pink

Example:

• Person 1: पिवळा फुल झाडावर आहे | (There is a yellow flower on the tree)
• Person 2: होय, तो अगदी सुंदर असतो | (Yes, it must be very beautiful)

Shades

Marathi language also has specific vocabulary for different shades. Some examples are:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
घामट	Ghāmaṭa	Gray
तपकिरी	Tapkirī	Brown
अंबरी	Amberī	Orange
राणगवा	Rāṇagavā	Maroon
निळगवा	Niḷagavā	Navy Blue

Example:

• Person 1: तुमचा कुर्ता किती ऍंबरी वाटतो | (Your kurta looks like amber)
• Person 2: धन्यवाद! माझं नवं कुर्ता आहेत | (Thank you! This is my new kurta)

Cultural Significance

Colors hold great cultural significance in Marathi language and culture. For instance, the color saffron (केशरी) represents sacrifice and purity. This color is also associated with Hinduism and is often seen during religious events and ceremonies.

Another example is the color green (हिरवा), which symbolizes growth, prosperity, and freshness. It is a popular color in traditional Marathi weddings and is often incorporated in the bride's attire and decorations.

Example:

• Person 1: तुमच्या लग्नात खूप हिरवा वापरला आहे | (There was a lot of green used in your wedding)
• Person 2: होय, हिरवा माझ्या मुलीच्या भेटीला जोडलाय | (Yes, we added green to my daughter's bridal attire)

Quiz Time

Now that we have learned some basic vocabulary for colors, let's put your knowledge to the test. Match the Marathi word on the left to its English translation on the right:

Marathi	English
पांढरा	A. Gray
काळा	B. Red
लाल	C. White
हिरवा	D. Black
निळा	E. Green
पिवळा	F. Blue

1. _____ पांढरा 2. _____ काळा 3. _____ लाल 4. _____ हिरवा 5. _____ निळा 6. _____ पिवळा

Answers: 1. C, 2. D, 3. B, 4. E, 5. F, 6. A

Conversation in Context

Here's a dialogue to help you practice using Marathi color vocabulary in context:

• Person 1: तुमच्या बोटांमध्ये कोणतं रंग आहे? (What color are your shoes?)
• Person 2: माझ्या बोटांचा रंग निळा आहे | (My shoes are blue)
• Person 1: वाह ते खूप छान दिसतात. का तुमच्या कुर्त्याला लाल हंगी घालली आहेत? (Wow, they look great on you. Why did you add a red border to your kurta?)
• Person 2: मझं दोन्ही रंग फारच सुंदर वाटतात. हा कुर्ता नवं आहे, मला त्याच्यासाठी नवीन रंग घायचा वाटला | (I love both colors. This is a new kurta, and I wanted to try out a new color for it)

Conclusion

Colors are an inherent part of language and culture, and learning color vocabulary can help accelerate your understanding of Marathi culture. To improve your Marathi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages:Marathi Vocabulary → Introduction to Marathi vocabulary → Family ..., Introduction to Marathi vocabulary, Animals & Countries (dosh दोश).

Other Lessons

• Days (var वार)
• Family
• Drinks
• Clothes
• Languages (bhasha भाषा)
• Health
• Seasons
• Love
• Food
• Countries (dosh दोश)

Sources

• Learn Marathi words with pictures: Colors, Shape, animals, birds ...
• Colours in Marathi
• My First Marathi Colors & Places Picture Book with English ...

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