छान दिसतोय
chhan distoy
In Marathi, the English phrase "looking good" is expressed as छान दिसतोय (chhan distoy).
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that they look attractive or handsome.
What does it mean word for word?
The word छान means nice, good or beautiful.
Which one should you use?
The form छान दिसतोय is used specifically for a male subject.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on who you are complimenting: use छान दिसतेय when complimenting a woman, and use छान दिसतायत when complimenting more than one person.
How do you pronounce it?
chhan distoy
Did you know?
- If you want to be extra polite or respectful to an elder, you should switch the phrase to the plural form छान दिसतायत, even if you are only talking to one person.
- The word छान actually has its roots in Arabic, meaning 'condition' or 'state', before evolving into its current meaning of 'nice' or 'good' in Marathi.
- Depending on the region of Maharashtra, speakers might swap छान for लय भारी in very informal settings to mean 'looking great' or 'awesome'.
Examples in context
- अरे तू खूप छान दिसतोस!Wow, you're looking really good!
- आज राहुल छान दिसतोय.āj rāhul chān distoy.Rahul is looking good today.
- हा शर्ट तुला छान दिसतोय.hā shirt tulā chān distoy.This shirt is looking good on you.
Example conversation
Aditi is complimenting Rahul on his outfit before a party.
- अदिति Aditiराहुल, तू या ड्रेसमध्ये छान दिसतोय!Rāhul, tū yā dressmadhye chān distoy!Rahul, you are looking good in this dress!
- राहुल Rahulखरोखर? धन्यवाद, अदिति.Kharokhar? Dhanyavād, Aditi.Really? Thank you, Aditi.
- अदिति Aditiहो, हा रंग तुला खूप शोभतोय.Ho, hā raṅg tulā khūp shobhtoy.Yes, this color suits you very well.
- राहुल Rahulमला आनंद झाला की तुला आवडलं.Malā ānaṅd jhālā kī tulā āvaḍla.I am glad that you liked it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries छान, CC BY-SA 4.0.
