Word Guide
काळा (kāḷā) means black in Marathi. Learn the word, its Hindi contrast, and a real curriculum example sentence — with audio.
Black in Marathi — काळा (kāḷā)
Black in Marathi is काळा (kāḷā). Dark color. Here is the word, a real curriculum sentence, and the phrases that use it.
Hands-free: the guide reads itself aloud.
Quick Answer
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| काळा | kāḷā | black |
| खूप काळा | khūp kāḷā | very black |
| काळा आहे | kāḷā āhe | it is black |
From the Curriculum
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|---|
| काळा | kāḷā | black | Hindi: काला |
काळा कुत्रा भुंकतो. <button type="button" class="say" data-say="काळा कुत्रा भुंकतो." aria-label="Listen: काळा कुत्रा भुंकतो.">🔊</button>
The black dog barks.
Common Mistakes
- ❌ काला (Hindi) → ✅ काळा (the Marathi word)
- ❌ English word order → ✅ Marathi runs subject–object–verb, so the verb lands last in every sentence above
Tip: Dark color.. Example from the curriculum: काळा कुत्रा भुंकतो. — The black dog barks.
FAQs
What is black in marathi in Marathi?
काळा (kāḷā) — black. Hindi speakers know it as काला.
How do you use काळा in a sentence?
काळा कुत्रा भुंकतो. — The black dog barks.
Is काळा the same as Hindi?
Not exactly — Hindi uses काला, while Marathi uses काळा. Marathi speakers understand the Hindi word, but the Marathi word sounds natural.