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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 Upahargruha (उपाहारगृह), which means Cafeteria or Restaurant in Marathi. Pronounced u-paa-haar-grih, this word is essential for anyone who loves dining out or meeting friends over a meal. Learning Upahargruha will make it easy to talk about visiting places to eat and enjoy with others in Marathi.

Word breakdown: 

उपाहारगृह
Pronunciation: (u-paa-haar-grih)
Meaning: Cafeteria, Restaurant

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Where to use it:

Use Upahargruha when referring to a restaurant, diner, or cafeteria. This word is helpful for conversations about dining out, making plans to meet at a restaurant, or giving directions to a place to eat.

5 Usage sentences: 

• आम्ही नवीन उपाहारगृहात जेवायला गेलो.
  (Aamhi naveen upahargruhaat jevayla gelo.) – We went to eat at a new restaurant.

• येथे कोणते उपाहारगृह आहे का?
  (Yethe konte upahargruha aahe ka?) – Is there any cafeteria around here?

• हे उपाहारगृह खूप प्रसिद्ध आहे.
  (He upahargruha khup prasiddh aahe.) – This restaurant is very popular.

• तुम्ही उपाहारगृहात काय मागवलं?
  (Tumhi upahargruhat kay magavla?) – What did you order at the cafeteria?

• आम्हाला शाकाहारी उपाहारगृह हवं आहे.
  (Amhala shakahaari upahargruha hava aahe.) – We want a vegetarian restaurant.

Did you know?

The word Upahargruha combines Upahar (उपहार), meaning meal or hospitality, and Gruha (गृह), meaning house. Together, it conveys the idea of a place where food and hospitality are offered.

Tip of the day:

Next time you want to suggest dining out, try using Upahargruha instead of more common English terms like "restaurant" or "cafe." It gives a more authentic feel to your conversation and helps you practice Marathi vocabulary for everyday settings.

For more specific types of Upahargruha, use:

• शाकाहारी उपाहारगृह (Shakahaari Upahargruha) – Vegetarian Restaurant

• मांसाहारी उपाहारगृह (Mansahari Upahargruha) – Non-Vegetarian Restaurant
  These terms are useful for expressing food preferences when choosing where to eat.

Your practice challenge:

Today, mention Upahargruha in your conversations about meals or food plans.

Try describing your favorite restaurant or the type of Upahargruha you would like to visit with friends or family.

With love,
Nikhil