माझे नाव
majhe naav
In Marathi, "my name" is said as माझे नाव (majhe naav).
Use this phrase to refer to the name that belongs to the person speaking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the word माझे (majhe), which means "my" and नाव (naav), which means "name".
How do you pronounce it?
majhe naav
Did you know?
- The Marathi word for 'name' नाव is a homonym that also means 'boat'.
- In traditional Marathi culture, introducing oneself often involves adding a suffix to the name to show respect or affection, rather than just stating माझे नाव.
- The phrasing of माझे नाव is often followed by the verb 'is' which is frequently omitted in casual spoken Marathi.
Examples in context
- माझं नाव [Your Name] आहे.My name is [Your Name].
- माझे नाव समीर आहे.mājhe nāv samīr āhe.My name is Samir.
- माझे नाव या कागदावर लिहा.mājhe nāv yā kāgadāvar lihā.Write my name on this paper.
Example conversation
Aditi and Amit are introducing themselves at a social gathering.
- अदिति Aditiनमस्कार, माझे नाव अदिति आहे.namaskār, mājhe nāv aditi āhe.Hello, my name is Aditi.
- अमित Amitनमस्कार, माझे नाव अमित आहे.namaskār, mājhe nāv amit āhe.Hello, my name is Amit.
- अदिति Aditiतुम्हाला भेटून आनंद झाला, अमित.tumhālā bheṭūn ānaṅd jhālā, amit.Nice to meet you, Amit.
- अमित Amitमलाही तुम्हाला भेटून आनंद झाला, अदिति.malāhī tumhālā bheṭūn ānaṅd jhālā, aditi.Nice to meet you too, Aditi.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries नाव, माझे, CC BY-SA 4.0.
