Lesson 2: Common Phrases and Everyday Questions

In this lesson, we’ll focus on asking and responding to simple questions in Marwari that are useful for everyday conversations. Let’s dive right in!

A. Asking and Responding to "How Are You?"

1. Aap kaiso ho? (आप कैसो हो?) – How are you? (Polite, formal)

- Reply:

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

- Tharo su haal? (थारो सू हाल?) – And how are you?

2. Tu kaisan hai? (तू कैसन है?) – How are you? (Informal)

- Reply:

- Hoon bhalo hoon. (हूं भलो हूं.) – I’m doing well.

- Thari khabar su hai? (थारी खबर सूं है?) – What’s up with you?

B. Everyday Expressions and Questions

1. Su chalyo hai? (सू चल्यो है?) – What’s happening? / What’s going on?

- Reply:

- Kuchh khaas na. (कुछ खास ना.) – Nothing much.

2. Tamme kitho ja ra ho? (तम्मे किथो जा रा हो?) – Where are you going?

- Reply:

- Bajar ja ro hoon. (बाजार जा रो हूं.) – I am going to the market.

3. Bhukh lagi hai? (भूख लगी है?) – Are you hungry?

- Reply:

- Haan, ghani bhukh hai. (हाँ, घणी भूख है.) – Yes, I’m very hungry.

C. Saying Goodbye and Ending Conversations

1. Ram Ram Sa. (राम राम सा.) – Goodbye / Farewell (Commonly used)

2. Pachhe milsu. (पाछे मिलसू.) – See you later.

3. Dhanyavad, pachhe bolsu. (धन्यवाद, पाछे बोलसू.) – Thank you, talk to you later.

This wraps up Lesson 2! 🎉

Feel free to practice the phrases, or if you’re ready for Lesson 3: Numbers and Time!