Learn Marathi

Marathi is the language of Maharashtra and of Pune. Most people in the city also speak Hindi and English, but a few words of Marathi go a long way with an auto driver, a shopkeeper or a new neighbour. Punekars are proud of their language, and they will be happy to help you learn.

Start with these simple words and sentences. Many verbs in Marathi change with the speaker: a man says barā or yeto, a woman says barī or yete. We show both where it matters.