Word Guide
Learn "please" in Marathi -- कृपया, कृपया करा, and polite request patterns with audio, examples, and common mistakes. From Unit 02.
How to Say "Please" in Marathi: कृपया + Polite Patterns
The go-to word for please in Marathi is कृपया (kṛpayā) — but real politeness lives in the verb ending -करा (imperative polite) and the softener -न particles. This guide covers the word, the grammar, and the phrases you'll actually hear.
Quick Answer
| Marathi | Transliteration | Context |
|---|---|---|
| कृपया | kṛpayā | Formal please (signs, writing) |
| कृपया करा | kṛpayā karā | Please do (polite request) |
| कृपया बस/ठेवा | kṛpayā bas/ṭhevā | Please sit / please keep |
| हो, कृपया | ho, kṛpayā | Yes, please |
Grammar: The Polite Imperative -करा
Marathi makes requests polite by adding -करा to the verb stem (not कृपया alone):
- बस (sit) → बस करा (please sit)
- आ (come) → या करा (please come — irregular stem)
- दे (give) → द्या करा (please give)
- सांग (tell) → सांगा करा (please tell)
Tip: कृपया is formal (signs, letters). In speech, the -करा ending does the heavy lifting. Say पाणी द्या करा (water give-please) more often than कृपया पाणी द्या.
Real-Life Patterns
| Situation | Marathi | Literal |
|---|---|---|
| Ordering chai | एक चहा द्या करा | One tea give-please |
| Asking for water | पाणी द्या करा | Water give-please |
| Requesting directions | मला रस्ता सांगा करा | To-me route tell-please |
| Excuse me / pardon | माफ करा | Forgive-please |
| Yes, please | हो, कृपया | Yes, please |
Common Mistakes
- ❌ कृपया बस → ✅ बस करा (कृपया alone sounds like a sign)
- ❌ कृपया आ → ✅ या करा (come has irregular stem या)
- ❌ प्लिज़ → Don't use English "please" — use कृपया or -करा
Mini Practice
- How do you say "Please give water"? → पाणी द्या करा
- How do you say "Please sit"? → बस करा
- How do you say "Excuse me"? → माफ करा