Marathi vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Devanagari (romanisation incluse)
Learn essential Marathi vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| मराठी | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| नमस्कार | Namaskār | Hello / Greetings | |
| कसे आहात? | Kase āhāt? | How are you? | |
| धन्यवाद | Dhanyavād | Thank you | |
| कृपया | Kṛpayā | Please | |
| माफ करा | Māf karā | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| हो | Ho | Yes | |
| नाही | Nāhī | No | |
| ठीक आहे | Ṭhīk āhe | You're welcome / It's fine |
Essential expressions
| मराठी | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| मला समजत नाही | Malā samjat nāhī | I don't understand | |
| तुम्हाला फ्रेंच येते का? | Tumhālā French yete kā? | Do you speak French? | |
| किती पैसे? | Kitī paise? | How much? | |
| ... कुठे आहे? | ... kuṭhe āhe? | Where is...? | |
| पाणी | Pāṇī | Water | |
| मदत करा! | Madat karā! | Help! | |
| माझं नाव ... आहे | Mājhaṃ nāv ... āhe | My name is ... |
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