Word Guide
दुकानदार (dukāndār) means shopkeeper in Marathi. Learn the word, its Hindi contrast, and a real curriculum example sentence — with audio.
Shopkeeper in Marathi — दुकानदार (dukāndār)
Shopkeeper in Marathi is दुकानदार (dukāndār). For a person running a shop. Here is the word, a real curriculum sentence, and the phrases that use it.
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Quick Answer
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दुकानदार | dukāndār | shopkeeper |
| मला दुकानदार पाहिजे | malā dukāndār pāhije | I need shopkeeper |
| दुकानदार आहे का? | dukāndār āhe kā? | Is there shopkeeper? |
From the Curriculum
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|---|
| दुकानदार | dukāndār | shopkeeper | Hindi: दुकानदार |
दुकानदार सामान देतो. <button type="button" class="say" data-say="दुकानदार सामान देतो." aria-label="Listen: दुकानदार सामान देतो.">🔊</button>
The shopkeeper gives goods.
Common Mistakes
- ❌ Using only the English word "shopkeeper" → ✅ दुकानदार — the word Marathi speakers actually use, even mid-English sentence
- ❌ English word order → ✅ Marathi runs subject–object–verb, so the verb lands last in every sentence above
Tip: For a person running a shop.. Example from the curriculum: दुकानदार सामान देतो. — The shopkeeper gives goods.
FAQs
What is shopkeeper in marathi in Marathi?
दुकानदार (dukāndār) — shopkeeper. The same word is used in Hindi too.
How do you use दुकानदार in a sentence?
दुकानदार सामान देतो. — The shopkeeper gives goods.
Is दुकानदार the same as Hindi?
Yes — दुकानदार is spelled and used identically in Hindi and Marathi.