Marathi Grammar Essentials Quiz
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कोणत्या प्रकारचा क्रियापद 'रेशिमपीत' आहे?

  • भूतकाल (correct)
  • भविष्यवर्ती
  • वर्तमानकाल
  • सकाळच अर्थ
  • 'तू' याचा किसण असतो?

  • वे
  • ये
  • हे
  • मी (correct)
  • 'हर्षपूर्ण' असं एक क्रियापद कितपत भाषेत प्रामाणिक आहे?

  • इंग्रजी
  • हिंदी
  • संस्कृत
  • मराठी (correct)
  • 'हे' हा किसण असतो?

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    कोणत्या भागात 'माझा गाडो' हा वाक्य दिलेल्या मराठी व्याकरणात कोणतं आहे?

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    'मराठी भाषेत 'गेला' हा क्रियापद कोणत्या भागात आला आहे?

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    'म्हणजे किताब' हा वाक्य सुचवलेल्या मराठी व्याकरणात कोणतं आहे?

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    'गेली' हे शब्द महिलेले एक क्रियेचे किंवा क्रियापदाचे कोणतेही भाग आहे?

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    Study Notes

    Marathi Grammar: A Guide to Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Tenses, and Pronouns

    Marathi, a vibrant and rich language spoken by over 80 million people in India, has its own intricate set of rules and conventions. In this article, we'll delve into the essential building blocks of Marathi grammar, starting with nouns, verbs, adjectives, tenses, and pronouns.

    Nouns

    In Marathi, nouns are used to represent objects, concepts, or ideas. They are preceded by articles or demonstratives, which are often omitted in casual speech.

    • माझा गाडो (mājhā gāḍō) - My car
    • म्हणजे किताब (mhaṇajē kitāb) - That book
    • कॅलेंडर (kēlendār) - Calendar

    Verbs

    Verbs in Marathi communicate actions, events, or states. The conjugation follows a complex system of tenses and aspects to describe past, present, and future events.

    • गेला (gēlā) - Went
    • गेली (gēlī) - Went (feminine singular)
    • असेले (asēlē) - Was
    • गेला माझ्या मायूस वेळा (gēlā mājhyā māyūs vēḷā) - Went at my usual time

    Adjectives

    Adjectives in Marathi are used to modify nouns, describing their properties or characteristics.

    • श्रीमांत (śrīmānt) - Respected
    • गुलाबा (gulābā) - Red
    • हर्षपूर्ण (harṣapūrṇa) - Full of joy

    Tenses

    Marathi has a complex system of tenses and aspects, which include simple past, present, and future tenses, as well as various compound tenses, progressive aspect, and perfect aspect. The verb forms can appear daunting at first, but they follow a logical and systematic structure.

    • Past tense: -ला / -ली (lā / lī)
    • Present tense: -ते / -तो (te / to)
    • Future tense: -वा / -वाई (vā / vāī)

    Pronouns

    Pronouns in Marathi are used to refer back to nouns or other pronouns, and they have gender and number distinctions.

    • मी (mī) - I
    • तू (tū) - You
    • ये (ye) - He/She/It
    • हे (he) - You (plural)
    • वे (ve) - They

    Marathi grammar can seem overwhelming at first, but with practice and patience, learners can master the language and its unique conventions. The key is to break down the rules into smaller, manageable units, and to practice regularly. Remember, grammar is a tool for communication, and like any tool, it becomes more useful with practice. So get out there and start speaking Marathi!

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