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Welcome to the lesson on "Answering Questions" in Marathi! This topic is vital for anyone starting their journey in learning Marathi, as it lays the foundation for effective communication. Being able to ask and answer questions will not only enhance your conversational skills but also boost your confidence in using the language in everyday situations.

In this lesson, we'll cover two main types of questions: yes/no questions and multiple-choice questions. Understanding these will enable you to engage in basic conversations, whether you are asking for directions, discussing preferences, or simply getting to know someone better.

Here’s what we’ll cover in this lesson:

• Introduction to Yes/No Questions

• How to Answer Yes/No Questions

• Understanding Multiple-Choice Questions

• How to Answer Multiple-Choice Questions

• Practice Exercises

Introduction to Yes/No Questions

Yes/no questions are the simplest form of questions in any language, including Marathi. These questions usually require a response of either "yes" or "no." The structure of yes/no questions in Marathi often involves changing the intonation of a statement or starting with specific question words.

For example, the statement "तू येतोस" (tū yetos) which means "You are coming" can be turned into a question by raising your intonation at the end: "तू येतोस का?" (tū yetos kā?) meaning "Are you coming?"

Here are some key points to remember:

• Yes/no questions can often be formed by adding "का" (kā) for males or "का?" (kā?) for females at the end of a statement.

• The word order typically remains the same as in a statement: Subject-Verb.

How to Answer Yes/No Questions

When answering yes/no questions in Marathi, you can respond simply with "हो" (hō) for "yes" or "नाही" (nāhī) for "no." However, you can also provide a more complete answer if you wish to elaborate.

Here’s a structured breakdown of how to answer these questions:

• Affirmative Response:

• Use "हो" (hō) to say "yes."

• You can add more context:

• Example: "हो, मी येतो." (hō, mī yeto.) - "Yes, I am coming."

• Negative Response:

• Use "नाही" (nāhī) to say "no."

• Again, you can elaborate:

• Example: "नाही, मी येत नाही." (nāhī, mī yet nāhī.) - "No, I am not coming."

Below is a table illustrating this concept:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
तू येतोस का?	tū yetos kā?	Are you coming?
हो, मी येतो.	hō, mī yeto.	Yes, I am coming.
नाही, मी येत नाही.	nāhī, mī yet nāhī.	No, I am not coming.

Understanding Multiple-Choice Questions

Multiple-choice questions require you to select an answer from a set of options. In Marathi, these questions often begin with a question word followed by the options.

For example:

"तू चहा की कॉफी प्यायस?" (tū chahā kī kōphī pyāyas?) translates to "Did you drink tea or coffee?"

Some common question words used in multiple-choice questions include:

• "की" (kī) - or

• "किंवा" (kinvā) - or (more formal)

These words are essential in framing your questions to ensure clarity.

How to Answer Multiple-Choice Questions

When answering multiple-choice questions, you can simply state your choice. Here’s how to structure your responses:

• Choosing an Option:

• If you choose "tea":

• Example: "मी चहा प्यायला." (mī chahā pyāyalā.) - "I drank tea."

• If you choose "coffee":

• Example: "मी कॉफी प्यायली." (mī kōphī pyāyalī.) - "I drank coffee."

Here’s a table with examples of multiple-choice questions and their answers:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
तू चहा की कॉफी प्यायस?	tū chahā kī kōphī pyāyas?	Did you drink tea or coffee?
मी चहा प्यायला.	mī chahā pyāyalā.	I drank tea.
मी कॉफी प्यायली.	mī kōphī pyāyalī.	I drank coffee.

Practice Exercises

Now that you have a good grasp of how to answer yes/no and multiple-choice questions, let's put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice.

Exercise 1: Yes/No Questions

Translate the following English questions into Marathi and provide a possible answer.

1. Are you happy?

2. Do you like ice cream?

3. Is it raining?

4. Are you learning Marathi?

5. Is this your book?

Answers:

1. तू आनंदी आहेस का? (tū ānandī āhes kā?) - हो, मी आनंदी आहे. (hō, mī ānandī āhe.) - Yes, I am happy.

2. तुला आइसक्रीम आवडते का? (tulā āiskrīm āvaḍate kā?) - हो, मला आइसक्रीम आवडते. (hō, malā āiskrīm āvaḍate.) - Yes, I like ice cream.

3. बाहेर पाऊस पडतो का? (bāher pā'ūs paḍato kā?) - नाही, पाऊस पडत नाही. (nāhī, pā'ūs paḍata nāhī.) - No, it is not raining.

4. तू मराठी शिकतोस का? (tū marāṭhī śikatos kā?) - हो, मी मराठी शिकतो. (hō, mī marāṭhī śikato.) - Yes, I am learning Marathi.

5. हे तुमचे पुस्तक आहे का? (he tumace pustak āhe kā?) - हो, हे माझे पुस्तक आहे. (hō, he mājhē pustak āhe.) - Yes, this is my book.

Exercise 2: Multiple-Choice Questions

Create a multiple-choice question in Marathi and provide two possible answers.

1. Do you prefer tea or coffee?

2. Would you like to go to the park or the mall?

Answers:

1. तू चहा की कॉफी आवडते का? (tū chahā kī kōphī āvaḍate kā?)

• मी चहा आवडतो. (mī chahā āvaḍato.) - I prefer tea.

• मी कॉफी आवडते. (mī kōphī āvaḍate.) - I prefer coffee.

2. तू पार्क की मॉलला जायचं का? (tū pārk kī māl lā jāyaca kā?)

• मी पार्कला जाईन. (mī pārklā jā'īn.) - I would like to go to the park.

• मी मॉलला जाईन. (mī māllā jā'īn.) - I would like to go to the mall.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Marathi words.

1. तू _____ (happy) आहेस का?

2. _____ (rain) पडतो का?

3. मी _____ (tea) प्यायला.

4. तू _____ (coffee) प्यायली का?

5. ते _____ (book) आहे का?

Answers:

1. आनंदी (ānandī) - तू आनंदी आहेस का?

2. पाऊस (pā'ūs) - पाऊस पडतो का?

3. चहा (chahā) - मी चहा प्यायला.

4. कॉफी (kōphī) - तू कॉफी प्यायली का?

5. पुस्तक (pustak) - ते पुस्तक आहे का?

Exercise 4: Yes/No Questions

Respond to the following yes/no questions in Marathi.

1. Are you studying Marathi?

2. Is it your birthday?

3. Do you like music?

4. Are you from India?

5. Is this your favorite movie?

Answers:

1. हो, मी मराठी शिकतो. (hō, mī marāṭhī śikato.) - Yes, I am studying Marathi.

2. नाही, हे माझे वाढदिवस नाही. (nāhī, he mājhē vāḍhdivas nāhī.) - No, it is not my birthday.

3. हो, मला संगीत आवडते. (hō, malā saṅgīt āvaḍate.) - Yes, I like music.

4. हो, मी भारतातून आहे. (hō, mī bhāratātūn āhe.) - Yes, I am from India.

5. हो, हा माझा आवडता चित्रपट आहे. (hō, hā mājhā āvaḍatā citraṭa āhe.) - Yes, this is my favorite movie.

Exercise 5: Create Your Questions

Write three yes/no questions and three multiple-choice questions in Marathi.

Answers will vary based on students' creativity and understanding.

Exercise 6: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and take turns asking each other yes/no and multiple-choice questions. Make sure to respond appropriately.

Feedback and corrections can be provided by the teacher.

Exercise 7: Listening Practice

Listen to a native Marathi speaker ask yes/no and multiple-choice questions. Write down your answers.

Answers will vary based on the audio provided.

Exercise 8: Match the Questions

Match the questions with their appropriate answers.

1. तू थकला का?

2. तुला भाजी आवडते का?

3. तू चहा प्यायला का?

a. हो, मला आवडते.

b. नाही, मी थकलेलो नाही.

c. हो, मी प्यायला.

Answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Exercise 9: Translation Exercise

Translate the following sentences into Marathi.

1. Are you ready?

2. Would you prefer a movie or a game?

3. Is it hot outside?

4. Do you want tea or coffee?

5. Are you coming to the party?

Answers:

1. तू तयार आहेस का? (tū tayār āhes kā?)

2. तुला चित्रपट की खेळ आवडेल? (tulā citrapaṭ kī khēḷ āvaḍel?)

3. बाहेर गरम आहे का? (bāher garam āhe kā?)

4. तुला चहा की कॉफी हवी आहे का? (tulā chahā kī kōphī havī āhe kā?)

5. तू पार्टीला येतोस का? (tū pārṭīlā yetos kā?)

Exercise 10: Yes/No Questions Quiz

Create a short quiz with five yes/no questions. Exchange with a partner and answer.

Answers will vary based on questions created by students.

In conclusion, mastering how to answer questions in Marathi is a crucial step in your language learning journey. By practicing with these exercises and examples, you’ll find yourself becoming more confident in communicating. Remember, the key is to keep practicing!

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

• MARATHI GENDER WORKSHEETS with ANSWERS | Essay writing ...
• Marathi grammar answer​ - Brainly.in
• Pre/Post positions -Learn Marathi @ Mind ur Marathi

Other Lessons

• How to Use Have
• Pronouns
• Spelling and grammar check
• Adjectives
• Verbs
• Negation
• Prepositions
• Negation nakaar नकार
• Punctuation
• Questions

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