आणि
āṇi/a.ɳi/
The English word 'and' is translated into Marathi as आणि (āṇi). Wiktionary also lists व (va).
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Marathi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| आणि | āṇi | /a.ɳi/ |
| व | va | /ʋə/ |
The words are used as conjunctions to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Which one should you use?
The form व is a more formal or literary version of आणि.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of āṇi is /a.ɳi/. The sound /ɳ/ is like the American bur[n] and the sound /i/ is like the end of happ[y].
Did you know?
- The formal conjunction व is actually a linguistic traveler from Persian and Arabic, rather than being native to the Indo-Aryan roots of Marathi.
- While आणि is used for adding information, Marathi has separate particles to express 'and then' when describing a sequence of events.
- Marathi speakers often omit आणि entirely in casual speech when listing items and instead use a comma or a slight pause.
Examples in context
- ये आणि बघ हे.Come and see this.This sentence shows how to use आणि to connect two actions.Tatoeba #4734059 by sabretou, translation #3365646 by CK
- जग आणि जगू दे.Live and let live.This sentence demonstrates the use of आणि in a common proverb.Tatoeba #14056314 by sabretou, translation #239913 by CM
- बरं मग. आणि तू?Very well. And you?This sentence illustrates how to use आणि when asking a follow-up question.Tatoeba #2777094 by sabretou, translation #2455470 by FeuDRenais2
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Example conversation
Sneha and Nilesh are talking about their favorite fruits.
- स्नेहा Snehaमला आंबा आणि चिकू आवडतात.mala amba ani chiku avadtat.I like mangoes and sapodilla.
- निलेश Nileshमला पण ते आणि सफरचंद आवडतात.mala pan te ani sapharchand avadtat.I also like those and apples.
- स्नेहा Snehaतुला आणखी काय आणि कोणती फळे आवडतात?tula ankhi kay ani konti phale avadtat?What else and which fruits do you like?
- निलेश Nileshमला द्राक्षे आणि केळी खूप आवडतात.mala drakshe ani keli khup avadtat.I like grapes and bananas very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries आणि, व, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries आणि, व, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
