The phrases below are for beginners who want to learn Marathi, or for those who wish to pick up basic and commonly used Marathi phrases and sentences before traveling to Maharashtra or other Marathi-speaking areas.
Here, you’ll find phrases used to greet people when meeting for the first time, as well as essential travel phrases—such as asking for directions or checking into hotels. You’ll also learn how to talk about time and days, and most importantly, how to use numbers in Marathi for everyday situations.
If you need the meaning of additional phrases, you can also try our English To Marathi Translation tool, which instantly provides the meaning of English words, sentences and phrases into Marathi.
There are different ways to greet people and wishing them the best wishes in Marathi. Leave a good impression by learning some of the most basic form of greetings and pleasantries which you can use when meeting anyone.
Use these basic Marathi phrases to get around Maharashtra — ask questions, directions, food options, and hotel info with ease.
Pronouns in Marathi help you refer to yourself and others appropriately in both formal and informal settings.
Learn basic words and phrases related to clock in Marathi.
Learn essential Marathi words for days, times, and durations to improve your daily interactions and planning.
Some part of India still use its own "Hindu Calendar" which follows the Bikram Sambat System. Below are the phrases used to say months in Marathi.
In Marathi, numbers use Indian units like “lakh” and “crore”. Learn counting from 1 to 1 million with proper pronunciation.
Namaskar (नमस्कार) is a formal greeting in Marathi that means "Hello" or "Salutations" in English.
It is widely used to show respect while greeting someone and is considered more formal than "नमस्ते" (Namaste).
It is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "I bow to you".
Shubh Sakal (शुभ सकाळ) means "Good Morning" in Marathi.
It is a polite way to wish someone a pleasant start to their day.
It is used in formal and informal settings alike.
माझं नाव काय आहे? (Mājhā nāv kāy āhe?) means "What is your name?" in English.
This is a polite and commonly used phrase to ask someone their name.
To reply, say: "माझं नाव [तुमचं नाव] आहे" (Mājhā nāv [your name] āhe).
तुम्ही कुठून आला आहात? (Tumhī kuṭhūn ālā āhāt?) means "Where are you from?"
It is a respectful and common way to ask someone their hometown or origin.
You can also use it to start small talk when meeting someone new.
माफ करा (Māph karā) means "Sorry" in Marathi.
It’s used to apologize politely, whether you’ve made a mistake or interrupted someone.
You can also say: "माझी चूक झाली" (Mājhī chūk zhālī) meaning "I made a mistake".
पाणी पिण्यासाठी कुठे आहे? (Pāṇī piṇyāsāṭhī kuṭhe āhe?) means "Where can I get water?"
It is very useful in public places like railway stations, temples, or while traveling.
Alternative phrase: "पिण्याचं पाणी कुठे मिळेल?" (Piṇyācha pāṇī kuṭhe miḷel?).
"Rock on" is an English expression used to show excitement, support, or appreciation for someone’s energy or performance.
Although Marathi doesn’t have a direct translation, you can express a similar feeling with: "शाब्बास!" or "तू कमाल केलीस!"
Example: If your friend plays guitar well, you can say "Rock on! तू कमाल केलीस!" (Too kamāl kelīs!) meaning "You were amazing!"