Language/Marathi/Vocabulary/Dining-Phrases
Introduction
Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Marathi Course". In this lesson, you will learn useful Marathi phrases that will help you while dining out. You will learn how to order food, ask for the bill, and express your likes and dislikes.
Marathi cuisine is known for its bold flavors, aromatic spices, and mouth-watering delicacies. Whether you are a food lover who wants to explore new cuisines, a traveler who wants to experience the local food culture, or a language enthusiast who wants to learn new words, this lesson is perfect for you.
Throughout this lesson, we will also share some cultural information and interesting facts about Marathi food and dining etiquette. So, let's get started!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Languages (bhasha भाषा) & Telling Time.
Basic Dining Phrases
Here are some essential phrases that you can use while dining out in Marathi:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| खालूं नाही, धन्यवाद. | khālūṁ nāhī, dhan'yavād. | No, thank you. |
| खालूया. | khālūyā. | Let's eat. |
| आता खायला द्या. | ātā khāylā dyā. | Serve me now (food). |
| काही (म्हणजे सगळं) खायचं आहे. | kāhī (mhañje saglaṁ) khāyacaṁ āhe. | I want to eat something (everything). |
| मीच आधीच खालोत. | mīc ādhīc khālot. | I have already eaten. |
| आत्ता खर्च हवा. | āttā kharc havā. | I need the bill now. |
| माझं ___ आवडतं / नावडतं. | mājhaṁ ___ āvaḍaṭaṁ / nāvaḍaṭaṁ. | I like / don't like ___ (fill in the blank with the food item). |
| तुझं कसं आवडलं? | tujhaṁ kasaṁ āvaḍalaṁ? | How did you like it? |
| स्वाद वाढवतंय. | svād vāḍhavaṭyay. | It's delicious! |
| ही मधुर पदार्थं आहेत. | hī madhur padārthṁ āhet. | This is a sweet dish. |
| तीळ तणाखात नाही. | tīḷ ṭaṇākhāt nāhī. | I am allergic to sesame seeds. |
Let's learn how to use these phrases in context:
- When you are offered food or drink, you can say "khālūyā" to indicate that you are ready to eat. - If you are not hungry, you can politely refuse by saying "khālūṁ nāhī, dhan'yavād." - If you want the server to bring your food now, you can say "ātā khāylā dyā." - If you are not sure what to order or want to try everything, you can say "kāhī (mhañje saglaṁ) khāyacaṁ āhe." - If you have already eaten and don't want to eat anymore, you can say "mīc ādhīc khālot." - When you want to pay the bill, you can say "āttā kharc havā." - If you liked the food, you can say "mājhaṁ ___ āvaḍaṭaṁ" (fill in the blank with the food item that you liked). - If you didn't like the food, you can say "mājhaṁ ___ nāvaḍaṭaṁ" (fill in the blank with the food item that you didn't like). - To ask someone how they liked the food, you can say "tujhaṁ kasaṁ āvaḍalaṁ?" - If you find the food delicious, you can say "svād vāḍhavaṭyay." - If you want to inform the server that the dish is sweet, you can say "hī madhur padārthṁ āhet." - If you have any food allergies, you can say "tīḷ ṭaṇākhāt nāhī."
By using these simple phrases, you can communicate effectively while dining out in Marathi.
Ordering Food
Now that you know some basic dining phrases, let's learn how to order food in Marathi.
1. To order food, you can say "मला… द्या" (malā …dyā). This means "please give me ...".
For example:
- मला मिसळ पाव द्या. (malā misaḷ pāv dyā.) - Please give me Misal Pav. - मला झणझणीतलं मांदणं द्या. (malā jhaṇajhaṇītalaṁ mānḍaṇaṁ dyā.) - Please give me crispy fritters. - मला कुणाचा सारा द्या. (malā kuṇācā sārā dyā.) - Please give me someone's portion. (This sounds rude, but it's often used humorously when sharing food with friends.)
2. To specify how you want your food prepared, you can use the verb "बनवा" (banavā), which means "to make" or "to prepare."
For example:
- मला तव्यावर बनवलेला रोटी द्या. (malā tavyāvar banavalelā roṭī dyā.) - Please give me a tava-roasted roti. - मला साधा पाव बनवा. (malā sādhā pāv banavā.) - Please make me plain Pav.
3. To make changes or substitutions to the dish, you can use the phrase "हे नसलं तर" (he nasalaṁ tar), which means "if it's not there."
For example:
- मला बटाटा वडा हे नसलं तर, बटाटा फ्राय द्या. (malā baṭāṭā vaḍā he nasalaṁ tar, baṭāṭā phrāy dyā.) - If you don't have Batata Vada, give me Potato Fry.
4. To ask if the dish is spicy or not, you can use the phrase "तीखं आहे का?" (tīkhaṁ āhe kā?), which means "Is it spicy?".
For example:
- मिसळ पाव तीखं आहे का? (misaḷ pāv tīkhaṁ āhe kā?) - Is Misal Pav spicy?
By using these phrases, you can order food according to your preferences and avoid any miscommunication with the server.
Useful Vocabulary Related to Food
Here are some essential Marathi words related to food that you should know:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| भात | bhāt | Rice |
| वाटण / समीती | vāṭaṇ / samītī | Lentils / pulse |
| रोटी | roṭī | Bread |
| सब्जी | sabjī | Vegetables |
| मांस | mānasa | Meat |
| मछली | machalī | Fish |
| अंडे | aṇḍē | Eggs |
| मिठाई | miṭhā'ī | Dessert |
| शही जिरे | shahī jirē | Cumin seeds |
| हळद | haḷada | Turmeric |
| लसूण | lasūṇ | Garlic |
| धने | dhane | Coriander |
| तीळ | tīḷa | Sesame |
| खार | khāra | Salt |
| चिली पेपर | chilī pēpar | Chili pepper |
By learning these words, you can broaden your vocabulary and better understand Marathi food culture and cuisine.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned some useful Marathi phrases for dining out, such as ordering food, asking for the bill, and expressing likes and dislikes. You have also learned some essential Marathi words related to food and dining.
By using these phrases and vocabulary in context, you can confidently communicate with the server and order your favorite dishes.
We hope you enjoyed this lesson and learned something new about Marathi food and dining culture. Don't forget to practice these phrases with your friends and family,
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