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Many people want to learn Marathi to reconnect with family in Maharashtra, to support work in Mumbai, or to connect with Marathi-speaking people worldwide. With more than eighty million speakers, it's one of India's most widely spoken languages, but many resources stop at scattered word lists rather than helping you build the speaking skills you need for daily life.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Relying on scattered word lists instead of building structured speaking and listening skills
- Getting stuck on Marathi script before you’re able to say a single useful sentence
- Losing confidence because you don't have a way of checking your Marathi pronunciation
Learn Marathi online today and start holding your own in everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn Marathi fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Marathi.
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Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Marathi and select your first category.
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Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Marathi in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across Maharashtra.
Why uTalk is the best Marathi learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Marathi words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
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Practical content covering greetings, travel, work and daily life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Marathi speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Maharashtra and beyond.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and listening skills. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Marathi online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
मला एक कॉफी घ्यायला आवडेल.
Malaa ek coffee ghyaayalaa aavadel.
I’d like a coffee, please.
नमस्कार.
Namaskar.
Hello.
होय.
Hoya.
Yes.
होय.
Hoya.
Yes please.
नाही.
Naahi.
No.
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नको, धन्यवाद.
Nako, dhanyawaad.
No thanks.
कृपया.
Krupayaa.
Please.
धन्यवाद.
Dhanyawaad.
Thank you.
खूप आभारी आहे.
Khoop aabhaari aahe.
Thank you very much.
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यू आर वेलकम.
You are welcome.
You’re welcome.
कृपया मला दोन बियर्स द्या.
Krupayaa malaa don beers dyaa.
Two beers, please.
बस
Bus
bus
कार
Car
car
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टॅक्सी
Taxi
taxi
ट्रेन
Train
train
रेल्वे स्टेशन
Railway station
railway station
विमानतळ
Vimaantal
airport
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हॉटेल
Hotel
hotel
पासपोर्ट
Paasport
passport
फोन
Phone
telephone
माफ करा.
Maaf karaa.
Excuse me.
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किती वाजले आहेत?
Kiti vaajle aahet?
What time is it?
तुम्ही ते कृपया पुन्हा सांगाल का?
Tumhi te krupayaa punhaa saangaal kaa?
Can you repeat that please?
कृपया आणखी सावकाश बोला.
Krupayaa aankhi saavkaash bolaa.
Please speak more slowly.
मला समजलं नाही.
Malaa samajala naahi.
I don’t understand.
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माफ करा.
Maaf karaa.
Sorry.
टॉयलेट्स कुठे आहेत?
Toilets kuthe aahet?
Where are the toilets?
स्त्रियांचे टॉयलेट
Striyaanche toilet
Ladies’ Toilet
पुरुषांचे टॉयलेट
Purushaanche toilet
Gents’ Toilet
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समुद्रकिनारा कुठे आहे?
Samudrakinaraa kuthe aahe?
Where is the beach?
बॅंक कुठे आहे?
Bank kuthe aahe?
Where is the bank?
याची किंमत किती आहे?
Yaachi kimmat kiti aahe?
How much does this cost?
क्रेडिट कार्ड
Credit card
credit card
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बॅंकेचे एटीएम
Bankeche ATM
cash machine
अच्छा.
Acchaa.
Goodbye.
पॅरासिटॅमॉल
Paracetamol
paracetamol
चाव्या
Chaavyaa
keys
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नकाशा
Nakaashaa
map
डावी
Daavi
left
उजवी
Ujavi
right
एक
Ek
one
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दोन
Don
two
तीन
Tin
three
Where is it spoken?
India
Number of speakers
80,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Indo-Iranian
Indo-Aryan
Fun facts | Marathi
- A Marathi slang word that has been popularised by Bollywood is 'jhakaas' meaning 'fantastic'.
- In Mumbai, the slang word 'bindaas' is used to mean 'cool'. It comes from the Marathi 'bin dhast' or 'without fear'.
- The Marathi word for 'livelihood' is literally 'stomach-water'.
How our Marathi lessons work
Learning Marathi should feel simple and achievable from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, food and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is recorded by native speakers, so you'll quickly become familiar with the language's sounds and rhythms. Each word and phrase you learn is also linked to a picture to help create stronger memories. Game-like exercises test what you've learned to boost your memory, and reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest to help you progress.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early on. Follow a guided learning path or choose what you want to learn and when. Either way, you'll practise your pronunciation and recall from the start. Watch your points add up with every correct answer, and save your favourite words and phrases in the in-app phrasebook for easy access and extra practice. Work at your own pace, switch categories whenever you like, and learn online or offline on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our UK-based customer service team at support@utalk.com, who'll be happy to help.
Marathi vs. Hindi
Marathi and Hindi are closely related Indo-Aryan languages, but they’re distinct languages with some important differences.
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Key points
- Marathi and Hindi are both major Indo-Aryan languages and use the same script, Devanagari, so they can look similar at first glance.
- They also share a significant core of Sanskrit-derived vocabulary, reflecting their common ancestry within the Indo-Aryan family.
- But their vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation are genuinely different, and a Hindi speaker may recognise some Marathi, but understanding Marathi generally requires separate study.
- Marathi speakers, however, may understand Hindi relatively well because of widespread exposure through media, education and everyday life.
- In uTalk, Marathi is taught as its own language, separate from Hindi, because we understand how important it is to learn the Indian language you actually need.
Marathi and its Indian neighbours
- Marathi is spoken across Maharashtra and by communities elsewhere in India and around the world.
- But Maharashtra borders six other Indian states, each home to its own rich mix of languages.
“We help make learning Marathi easy.”
“We understand that facing a new script, unfamiliar grammar and unfamiliar sounds all at once can feel overwhelming. That’s why uTalk makes things simple by starting you off with the speaking and listening skills you need most. You can start having fun in your new language from the beginning, building the motivation and confidence to tackle the trickier parts later on. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Marathi speakers so you can learn the language exactly as it's spoken across Maharashtra.”
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uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Marathi
At uTalk, we are passionate about helping language learners build real confidence in their speaking and listening skills. Our Marathi content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Marathi language learning journey
Maybe you want to connect with Marathi-speaking family members, support work in Mumbai, or spend time in Maharashtra. Finding lessons that focus on real spoken Marathi, rather than dense grammar rules, can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Marathi with First Words like नमस्कार (namaskar – hello), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Marathi speakers, record yourself copying them and compare your pronunciation with the original. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Marathi with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and people you meet across Maharashtra. uTalk fits your life.
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Explore the Indo-Aryan languages
Marathi belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family and shares linguistic roots with many other languages spoken across South Asia. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across other languages in the wider family, check out: Odia, Assamese, Bengali, Kutchi, Punjabi, Nepali, Sanskrit and Sinhala.
These languages share deep historical roots and often have recognisable vocabulary in common, so learning Marathi can give you a useful head start exploring the wider Indo-Aryan family.
Get StartedYour Marathi questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Marathi the same as Hindi?
No, although they share the Devanagari script. Marathi has its own distinct vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, and a Hindi speaker can't read or understand Marathi without dedicated study.
Is Marathi easy to learn for English speakers?
Marathi grammar works quite differently from English, and the script takes practice, but uTalk's short lessons and native speaker audio help you steadily build useful speaking and listening skills.
Is Marathi a classical language?
Yes. In October 2024, the Government of India granted Marathi Classical Language status in recognition of its ancient literary and cultural heritage. It was one of five languages added to the list in 2024, bringing the total number of Classical Languages recognised by India to 11.
How fast can I learn to speak Marathi?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Marathi for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Marathi with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
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