Let’s dive into Marwari! We’ll start with some basic greetings, common phrases, and pronunciation tips.

Lesson 1: Greetings and Basics

A. Greetings in Marwari

1. Khamma Ghani (खम्मा घणी) – Hello / Greetings

Response: Ghani Ghani Khamma (घणी घणी खम्मा) – A polite reply to the greeting.

2. Ram Ram Sa (राम राम सा) – Informal greeting, also used to show respect.

3. Subh Raatri (सुभ रात्री) – Good night

4. Aap kaiso ho? (आप कैसो हो?) – How are you?

- Reply:

- Hoon thik hoon (हूं ठीक हूं) – I am fine.

- Hoon su ro pucho (हूं सुः रो पुछो) – Thanks for asking.

Practice:

- Say hello: Try saying "Khamma Ghani" aloud.

- Now, if I greet you with "Ram Ram Sa", how would you reply? 😊

B. Introducing Yourself

1. Mhaaro naam [Your Name] hai. (म्हारो नाम [Your Name] है.) – My name is [Your Name].

2. Taaro naam su hai? (तारो नाम सूं है?) – What is your name?

Practice:

- Introduce yourself: Say aloud: “Mhaaro naam [your name] hai.”

- Now ask me what my name is by saying: Taaro naam su hai?

C. Polite Words and Basic Manners

- Dhanyavad (धन्यवाद) – Thank you

- Krupa karo (कृपा करो) – Please

- Maaf karo (माफ़ करो) – Sorry / Forgive me

- Haan (हाँ) – Yes

- Na (ना) – No

Practice:

- How would you say “Thank you” in Marwari?

- What would you say if you want to politely ask for something?

This wraps up Lesson 1! 🎉

Feel free to practice the basics, or if you’re ready for Lesson 2: Common Phrases and Everyday Questions