Learn Marathi Speaking with Free Lessons & Tips

The Marathi language is not dying, but like many regional languages in India, it is facing certain challenges that affect its widespread use, especially among the younger generation and in urban areas.

Marathi is not dying—but it needs conscious nurturing. It’s not just a means of communication but a carrier of Maharashtra’s identity, culture, and wisdom. If we take pride in using it, especially with the younger generation, the language will thrive—not just survive.

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While Marathi is primarily spoken in India, particularly in the state of Maharashtra, it is also spoken in a few other countries like Mauritius and to a lesser extent in Pakistan, meaning Marathi is spoken in a handful of countries; however, the vast majority of Marathi speakers reside within India itself. read less

Marathi is spoken in the following regions of India: Maharashtra: The official language of Maharashtra, and spoken in the state and parts of neighboring states Goa: The official language of Goa Other states: Spoken in parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Chattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh Union territories: Spoken in Daman-diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli Marathi is also spoken by diaspora communities in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Mauritius. Here are some facts about Marathi: It's an Indo-Aryan language, similar to Hindi and Punjab It's written in Devanāgarī script The standard form of speech is from the city of Pune It's the third most common language in India It's the eleventh most spoken language in the world The dialects of Marathi include Are and Koli Some phrases to learn in Marathi include "Namaskar" (नमस्कार), which means "hello" and "Aabhari Aahe" (आभारी आहे), which means "thank you" read less