Feelings

1. आनंदी

   aanandi

   Happy / Glad

   Usage

   The basic adjective for joy. "Mee aanandi aahe" means I am happy

2. खूश

   khoosh

   Pleased

   Usage

   For satisfaction with an outcome or with service. A Persian loan shared across north India

3. उत्साहित

   utsaahit

   Excited

   Usage

   For anticipation about what is coming — handy when discussing your itinerary

4. अभिमान

   abhimaan

   Pride

   Usage

   For praising someone's culture or work. "Tumcha abhimaan vaatato" means I am proud of you

5. निश्चिंत

   nishchint

   Relieved / At ease

   Usage

   When a worry has been settled — saying it reassures the other person too

6. प्रेम

   prem

   Love

   Usage

   Covers both romantic and family love. "Tujhyaavar prem aahe" means I love you

7. मला आवडतं

   mala aavadatan

   I like it

   Usage

   The handiest way to say you like a dish, a place or an item. Safe with anyone

8. आठवण येते

   aathvan yete

   I miss you / it

   Usage

   Works for people and places. "Tujhi aathvan yete" means I miss you

9. दुःखी

   duhkhee

   Sad

   Usage

   The basic word for sadness, also appropriate on hearing bad news

10. वाईट वाटलं

    vaait vaatalan

    I'm sorry to hear that

    Usage

    The set phrase for sympathising with someone's misfortune; it is not an apology

11. निराश

    niraash

    Disappointed

    Usage

    A mild way to say something fell short — it does not sound like an accusation

12. एकटं वाटतं

    ektan vaatatan

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For opening up on a solo trip, with someone you have got to know

13. राग आला

    raag aala

    I got angry

    Usage

    Describes your state rather than blaming the other person

14. चिडचिड

    chidchid

    Irritation

    Usage

    The mood brought on by heat or traffic — use it about yourself

15. भीती वाटते

    bheeti vaatate

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Pair it with what scares you — heights, dogs, water

16. आश्चर्य

    aashcharya

    Surprise

    Usage

    Can be positive — for reacting to a view or a dish

17. काळजी

    kaalji

    Worry

    Usage

    "Kaalji karoo nakaa" means don't worry — useful for reassuring someone

18. ताण

    taan

    Stress

    Usage

    For explaining why you are worn out. "Taan aalaay" means I am stressed

19. लाज वाटते

    laaj vaatate

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    Works both for an embarrassing slip and for shy modesty when praised

20. कंटाळा आला

    kantaala aala

    I'm bored

    Usage

    A gentle way to mention a long wait. Do not aim it at a person

21. दमलो

    damlo

    I'm tired

    Usage

    Marathi marks the speaker's gender: men say "damlo", women "damle"

22. झोप येते

    zop yete

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    A polite way to signal that you want to turn in

23. बरं वाटतंय

    baran vaatatay

    I feel well

    Usage

    The answer when asked how you are, and for saying you have recovered

24. बरं वाटत नाही

    baran vaatat naahi

    I don't feel well

    Usage

    The opener before describing symptoms; understood anywhere

25. आभारी

    aabhaari

    Grateful

    Usage

    "Mee aabhaari aahe" is a polite thank-you, fine with someone senior

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