🗣️ Most Common Marathi Words Maharashtrians Use in Daily Life – Learn & Share! 🇮🇳

Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra and widely spoken in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. Learning a few everyday Marathi words helps you bond with locals and enrich your travel experience.

🏠 Greetings & Basics

• Namaskar (नमस्कार) – Hello / Greetings

• Kasa ahes? (कसा आहेस?) – How are you? (to a male)

• Kashi ahes? (कशी आहेस?) – How are you? (to a female)

• Ho (हो) – Yes

• Nahi (नाही) – No

• Dhanyavaad (धन्यवाद) – Thank you

• Krupa karun (कृपया) – Please

🍽️ Common Words & Phrases

• Kha (खा) – Eat (imperative)

• Paani (पाणी) – Water

• Thamb (थांब) – Stop

• Bara (बरा) – Good / Fine (male)

• Bari (बरी) – Good / Fine (female)

• Kiti (किती) – How much?

🛒 At the Market

• Bhav (भाव) – Price

• Soppa (सोप्पा) – Cheap / Easy

• Thoda (थोडा) – A little

• Bada (बाडा) – Big

• Chhota (छोटा) – Small

🚶‍♂️ Directions & Travel

• Daya (डावा) – Left

• Udha (उजवा) – Right

• Sodh (सोध) – Search / Find

• Aajun (अजून) – More / Still

• Ahet (आहेत) – Are (plural)

🙋 Useful Everyday Words

• Mi (मी) – I / Me

• Tu (तू) – You (informal)

• Apan (आपण) – We / You (formal)

• Majha (माझा) – My (male)

• Majhi (माझी) – My (female)

Learning these Marathi basics not only helps in daily conversations but also shows respect for local culture, often leading to warm interactions and smiles!