वेडा
veḍā/ʋe.ɖa/
The Marathi word for mad is वेडा (veḍā).
While the source pack defines the meaning as 'angry', in common Marathi usage, वेडा is most frequently used to mean 'crazy' or 'insane'.
Meaning: angry (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender or number of the person you are describing. Use वेडी when describing a female person, and use वेडे when describing a neuter noun or a group of people.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is veḍā. It has two syllables. The /e/ sound is like the 'ay' in the Scottish word m[ay], and the /ɖ/ sound is like the 'rd' in the American word bir[d].
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often assume वेडा only means 'angry', but it primarily means 'insane' or 'crazy' in Marathi.
Did you know?
- The word वेडा is often used in folk songs and poetry to represent a 'divine madness' or spiritual ecstasy.
- While वेडा means 'crazy', calling someone वेडा in a playful or romantic context can be a term of endearment similar to 'silly'.
- In Marathi, the word वेड can describe a passionate obsession or an intense love for something, rather than just a mental illness.
Examples in context
- तो वेडा नाही आहे.He is not mad.This sentence is useful for showing the negation of वेडा.Tatoeba #2675388 by sabretou, translation #2378491 by candistyx
- मी वेडा झालो आहे.I've gone mad.This sentence is useful for describing the state of having gone mad using वेडा.Tatoeba #13375170 by sabretou, translation #9473856 by Adelpa
- तू पूर्णपणे वेडा आहेस.You're completely mad.This sentence is useful for emphasizing the degree of being mad with वेडा.Tatoeba #2676038 by sabretou, translation #2218129 by CK
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Example conversation
Rahul and Sneha are arguing about a lost key.
- राहुल Rahulतू माझ्यावर वेडा होऊन का ओरडतोयस?Tū mājhyāvar veḍā hōṇūn kā orḍatōys?Why are you shouting at me in anger?
- स्नेहा Snehaकारण तू नेहमीच चावी हरवतोस!Kāraṇ tū nehmīca cāvī haravatōs!Because you always lose the keys!
- राहुल Rahulस्नेहा, तू पण वेडा झाली आहेस.Snehā, tū paṇ veḍā jhālī āhēs.Sneha, you have also become angry.
- स्नेहा Snehaहो, मी खूप रागवले आहे.Hō, mī khūp rāgavale āhē.Yes, I am very angry.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry वेडा, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
