खूप छान
khoop chhan
The English phrase "very good" is translated into Marathi as खूप छान (khoop chhan).
खूप छान is an expression used to praise someone or something for being of high quality or performing well.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of खूप (khoop) meaning "very" or "much" and छान (chhan) meaning "good", "nice" or "pleasant".
How does it change in a sentence?
खूप छान is gender-neutral and does not change based on whether the subject is masculine, feminine or neuter.
How do you pronounce it?
khoop chhan
Did you know?
- The word छान comes from the Arabic word شَأْن, which originally referred to a person's status or affair.
- In many Indian languages including Marathi, the concept of 'goodness' is often tied to the idea of 'beauty' or 'pleasantness' in a single word, blending aesthetic and moral qualities.
- The word खूप can also be used to mean 'too much' in a negative sense, depending on the tone of voice.
Examples in context
- हे घर खूप छान आहे.This house is very good.This sentence is useful for describing a house using खूप छान.Tatoeba #8373115 by sabretou, translation #60158 by CK
- तुमचे प्रदर्शन खूप चांगलं होतेYour performance was very good.
- तुझे गाणे खूप छान आहे.tujhe gāṇē khūp chāna āhē.Your song is very good.
Example conversation
Rohan shows his drawing to Sayli.
- सायली Sayaliरोहन, तुझे चित्र खूप छान आहे!Rohan, tujhe citra khūp chāna āhē!Rohan, your drawing is very good!
- रोहन Rohanधन्यवाद, सायली.Dhan-yavāda, Sāyilī.Thank you, Sayli.
- सायली Sayaliतू खूप छान काम केले आहेस.Tū khūp chāna kāma kēlē āhēs.You have done a very good job.
- रोहन Rohanतुझ्या कौतुकाबद्दल धन्यवाद.Tujhyā kautukābaddal dhan-yavāda.Thanks for your praise.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries खूप, छान, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
