At Speak Marathi (SM), our mission goes beyond teaching vocabulary—we help learners connect with the people who matter most. For NRI kids, that might mean chatting with grandparents in Marathi. For those with Maharashtrian spouses, it could be joining family conversations with ease.
And what better way to start than by talking about the weather and seasons?
In India, talking about the weather is not just small talk—it’s often the first thing people say when they connect on the phone. Learning a few simple phrases in Marathi can make those calls warmer and more personal.
Summer (उन्हाळा / unhalaa)
- ऊन (oon) — Sunshine
- गर्मी (garmee) — Heat
- घाम (ghaam) — Sweat
“आज खूप ऊन आहे.”
(Aaj khoop oon aahey.)
Its very sunny today.
“इथे खूप गरम आहे.”
(Eethey khoop garam aahey.)
It’s really hot here.
Monsoon (पावसाळा / paavsalaa)
- पाऊस (paaoos) — Rain
- छत्री (chhatree) — Umbrella
- वादळ (vaadal) — Storm
- ढग (dhag) — cloud
- ढगाळ (dhagaal) — cloudy
“आज पाऊस पडतोय. छत्री घेऊन जा!”
(Aaj paaoos padtoy. Ċhatree gheun jaa!)
It’s raining today. Take an umbrella!
Winter (हिवाळा / hiwalaa)
- धुकं (dhuk-uh) — Fog
- बर्फ (barf-uh) — Snow / Ice
- शेकोटी (sheko-tee) — Bonfire
- दव (dava) — Dew
“तिथे बर्फ पडतोय का?”
(Tithey barfuh padtoy kaa?)
Is it snowing there?
Everyday Phrases for Calls with Family
- “आज वातावरण कसं आहे?”
(Aaj vaataavaran kasuh aahey?)
How’s the weather today? - “आज पाऊस पडतोय.”
(Aaj paaoos padtoy.)
It’s raining today. - “आज खूप गरम होतय.”
(Aaj khoop garam hotay.)
It’s very hot today.
These small phrases are often how phone conversations begin in India. Using them in Marathi makes the conversation feel warmer, more natural, and more connected.
Why This Matters at Speak Marathi
At Speak Marathi, we know our learners aren’t just memorizing words—they’re building bridges:
- Kids connecting with grandparents: Imagine a grandchild asking “आज वातावरण कसं आहे?” (Aaj vaataavaran kasa aahe?) तिथे आज weather कसा आहे? (teethey aaj weather kasa aahey?)and listening to stories of rains, summers, or winters in India.
- Spouses connecting with family: Weather words and phrases make joining everyday conversations smoother and more meaningful.
- Shared cultural habits: In India, weather talk is the go-to conversation starter—using it in Marathi adds belonging and a touch of love.
That’s why vocabulary isn’t just learning—it’s connection, one word at a time.
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