No. 131 in Marathi
अर
The Marathi word "अर" can mean "edge," "rim," or "border" in English.
In a sentence
अर तू हे ऐकलं का?
Hey, did you hear this?
In this sentence, 'अर' is used as a colloquial expression to address someone informally, similar to saying 'Hey' in English.
गाडीचं अर इकडे बघ.
Turn the vehicle this way.
Here, 'अर' stands for the direction or instruction to turn, contextualized as a casual imperative.
पेरे कटले, पण अर हिरवे आहेत.
The fruits are harvested, but the grains are still green.
In this instance, 'अर' refers to something in contrast or continuation, providing a nuanced aspect in relating actions or states.
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