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Learn new Marathi word, its meaning, and how you can use it in everyday conversations.

Word of the day:

Today’s word is Pagaar (पगार), which translates to salary or wages. Pronounced as pa-gaar, it is an essential word used in conversations related to jobs, earnings, and payments. Knowing this word can help you discuss employment and financial matters fluently.

Word breakdown: 

पगार
Pronunciation: (pa-gaar)
Meaning: Salary, Wages

Where to use it:

Use Pagaar when talking about monthly earnings, payment for work, or wage negotiations. It’s a commonly used word in professional and financial contexts.

5 Usage sentences: 

• माझा पगार दर महिन्याला वाढतो.
  (Majha pagaar dar mahinyala vadhato.) – My salary increases every month.

• तुझा पगार किती आहे?
  (Tuzha pagaar kiti aahe?) – How much is your salary?

• त्याला या कामासाठी चांगला पगार मिळतो.
  (Tyala ya kaamasathi changla pagaar milto.) – He gets a good salary for this job.

• पगार उशिरा मिळाला तर खूप त्रास होतो.
  (Pagaar ushira milala tar khup tras hoto.) – If the salary is delayed, it causes a lot of trouble.

• सरकारने किमान पगार वाढवला.
  (Sarkarane kiman pagaar vadhavla.) – The government increased the minimum wage.

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Did you know?

In Marathi, Pagaar doesn’t only mean monetary compensation—it symbolizes financial independence and reward for one’s hard work. A related phrase is “पगार दिवस” (Pagaar divas), which refers to payday, a moment of joy for many!

Tip of the day:

Practice using Pagaar in sentences when discussing jobs or financial matters. For instance, when talking about saving money or budgeting, integrate this word to make your conversations more relatable.

Learn related terms to expand your vocabulary:

• मासिक पगार (Masik pagaar) – Monthly salary

• वार्षिक पगार (Varshik pagaar) – Annual salary

• किमान पगार (Kiman pagaar) – Minimum wage

• तासिक पगार (Taasik pagaar) – Hourly wage

Your practice challenge:

Share how you would describe your first Pagaar in Marathi. For example:
“माझा पहिला पगार खूप कमी होता, पण त्याने मला आनंद दिला.”

(Majha pahila pagaar khup kami hota, pan tyane mala anand dila.) – My first salary was very little, but it made me happy.