No. 258 in Marathi
अब
The Marathi word "अब" means "prestige" or "reputation" in English.
In a sentence
त्याच्या कामामुळे त्याला खूप अब मिळाली.
He gained a lot of respect because of his work.
In this sentence, 'अब' means 'respect' or 'regard', highlighting the positive reputation someone earns through their actions.
अब राखण्यासाठी त्याने प्रत्येक पावलाचा विचार केला.
To maintain respect, he thought carefully about each step.
Here, 'अब' refers to the dignity that one wants to uphold or preserve by acting thoughtfully.
त्याने अपमान सहन केला, परंतु अब नाही गमावली.
He endured the insult but did not lose respect.
In this example, 'अब' implies self-respect or the esteem that is retained despite facing adverse situations.
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