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Introduction

In this lesson, we will dive into the topic of telling time in Marathi. Knowing how to tell time is an essential skill for effective communication in any language, and Marathi is no exception. Being able to ask and answer questions about the current time will enable you to schedule appointments, make plans, and engage in everyday conversations with native Marathi speakers. We will explore both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats, ensuring that you have a comprehensive understanding of how to express time in Marathi.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of Marathi vocabulary related to time and be able to confidently tell the time in various contexts. So let's get started!

Telling Time in Marathi

The 12-Hour Format

In Marathi, the 12-hour format is commonly used to express time. The basic structure to tell the time in Marathi follows this pattern:

[Hour] + [Minutes] + [AM/PM]

Let's break down each component and learn how to express time in Marathi.

Hours (काल)

The word for "hour" in Marathi is काल (kāl). Here are the Marathi words for each hour:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
एक	ēka	One
दोन	dōna	Two
तीन	tīna	Three
चार	cāra	Four
पाच	pāca	Five
सहा	sahā	Six
सात	sāta	Seven
आठ	āṭha	Eight
नऊ	nau	Nine
दहा	dahā	Ten
अकरा	akarā	Eleven
बारा	bārā	Twelve

Please note that the words for one to twelve are unique in Marathi and do not follow a specific pattern. It is important to memorize them to effectively tell the time.

Minutes (मिनिट)

The word for "minute" in Marathi is मिनिट (minit). To express minutes in Marathi, we simply state the number of minutes after the hour. For example:

- एक वाजल्यानंतर पंधरा मिनिट झाले. (ēka vājalyānatar paṇḍharā minit jhālē.) - It is 15 minutes past one. - बारा वाजल्यानंतर पाच मिनिट झाले. (bārā vājalyānatar pāca minit jhālē.) - It is 5 minutes past twelve.

Remember to use the singular form of the word मिनिट (minit) when expressing minutes.

AM/PM (पूर्वाह्न/उत्तराह्न)

To indicate whether it is morning or afternoon/evening, Marathi uses the terms पूर्वाह्न (pūrvāhṇ) for AM (morning) and उत्तराह्न (uttarāhṇ) for PM (afternoon/evening). Here are a few examples:

- दोपहरी १२ वाजल्यानंतर उत्तराह्न आहे. (dōpahrī 12 vājalyānatar uttarāhṇ āhē.) - It is afternoon/evening after 12 o'clock. - सकाळी आठ वाजल्यानंतर पूर्वाह्न आहे. (sakāḷī āṭha vājalyānatar pūrvāhṇ āhē.) - It is morning after 8 o'clock.

By combining the hours, minutes, and AM/PM components, you can now tell time in the 12-hour format in Marathi.

The 24-Hour Format

While the 12-hour format is more commonly used in everyday conversations, it is also important to be familiar with the 24-hour format in Marathi. The 24-hour format eliminates the need for AM/PM indicators and simplifies time expressions. To convert the 12-hour format to the 24-hour format, simply add 12 to the hours for PM times. Here are a few examples:

- दोपहरी १२ वाजल्यानंतर १२ वाजे आहे. (dōpahrī 12 vājalyānatar 12 vājē āhē.) - It is 12 o'clock after 12 PM. - सकाळी ८ वाजल्यानंतर २० वाजे आहे. (sakāḷī 8 vājalyānatar 20 vājē āhē.) - It is 20 o'clock after 8 AM.

By understanding both the 12-hour and 24-hour formats, you will be able to communicate time effectively in various contexts.

Cultural Insights

Telling time in Marathi is not just about language; it is also influenced by cultural practices and regional variations. In Maharashtra, the state where Marathi is primarily spoken, punctuality is highly valued. Being on time for appointments and social gatherings is considered a sign of respect and courtesy. It is common for people to arrive a few minutes early to show their commitment and dedication.

Additionally, it is important to note that Marathi follows the Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). This means that when scheduling appointments or making plans, you should take the time difference into account to avoid confusion.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Marathi.

Exercise 1: Translate the Following Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Marathi, using the 12-hour format:

1. It is 10:30 AM. 2. It is 8:45 PM. 3. It is 4:20 PM. 4. It is 7:55 AM.

Solution: 1. दहा वाजल्यानंतर त्रिशा वाजे आहे. 2. आठ वाजल्यानंतर नऊ वाजे आहे. 3. चार वाजल्यानंतर वीस वाजे आहे. 4. सात वाजल्यानंतर पंधरा वाजे आहे.

Exercise 2: Convert 24-Hour Format to 12-Hour Format

Convert the following times from the 24-hour format to the 12-hour format in Marathi:

1. 15:30 2. 19:45 3. 08:10 4. 23:55

Solution: 1. दोपहरी ३.३० वाजता. 2. संध्याकाळी ७.४५ वाजता. 3. सकाळी ८.१० वाजता. 4. रात्री ११.५५ वाजता.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Marathi. You can now confidently ask and answer questions about the current time, whether it's in the 12-hour format or the 24-hour format. Remember to consider cultural practices and regional variations when discussing time in Marathi, and always strive to be punctual in your interactions with native speakers. Keep practicing and incorporating time-related vocabulary into your daily conversations to further enhance your language skills.

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

• Learn how to tell time in Marathi in five minutes
• Time and Days in Marathi - Learn Marathi @Mind Ur Marathi
• Marathi language - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• Science and technology
• Daily routines
• Numbers
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food
• Family Members
• Education
• Multilingualism
• Languages (bhasha भाषा)

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