Weather and Seasons in Marathi
Marathi weather words, the three main seasons of Maharashtra, and everyday phrases for talking about rain, heat and cold.
Weather shapes life in Maharashtra, especially the monsoon, and it's a friendly topic of conversation.
Weather words
| Marathi | Meaning |
|---|---|
| हवामान | weather |
| पाऊस | rain |
| ऊन | sunshine, heat |
| थंडी | cold |
| वारा | wind |
| ढग | cloud |
| धुके | fog, mist |
| वादळ | storm |
| दमट | humid |
The three seasons
| Marathi | Meaning |
|---|---|
| उन्हाळा | summer |
| पावसाळा | rainy season, monsoon |
| हिवाळा | winter |
The पावसाळा usually brings heavy rain from about June to September.
Talking about the weather
- आज खूप ऊन आहे. — It's very sunny today.
- आज पाऊस पडत आहे. — It's raining today.
- आज थंडी आहे. — It's cold today.
- आज हवामान चांगले आहे. — The weather is nice today.
- खूप उकडत आहे. — It's very hot and stuffy.
- आकाशात ढग आहेत. — There are clouds in the sky.
Asking
- आज हवामान कसे आहे? — How's the weather today?
- उद्या पाऊस पडेल का? — Will it rain tomorrow?
The monsoon in culture
The first rain is greeted with joy, and the monsoon is a favourite subject of Marathi songs and poems.
Practical phrases
- छत्री घ्या. — Take an umbrella.
- भरपूर पाणी प्या. — Drink plenty of water.
Tips
- Learn पाऊस, ऊन and थंडी.
- Learn the three seasons.
- Use the dictionary to check words.
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