उलट

In a sentence

• पाणी खराब झाले असेल असे वाटले, पण उलट ते पिण्यायोग्य होते.

  We thought the water might be spoiled, but instead, it was drinkable.

  In this sentence, 'उलट' (ulat) is used to indicate a contrast or a result opposite to what was expected.

• मोठा रस्ता घेण्याऐवजी, आम्ही उलट छोट्या गल्लीतून शॉर्टकट घेतला.

  Instead of taking the main road, we instead took a shortcut through a small alley.

  Here, 'उलट' (ulat) signifies an alternative choice, going against the usual or expected route.

• त्याने वेगळं काहीच काम करावं असं वाटलं होतं, पण उलट त्याने तेच काम पुन्हा पुन्हा केलं.

  One thought he would choose a different task, but instead, he repeated the same task.

  In this usage, 'उलट' (ulat) highlights an unexpected repetition, contrary to what was assumed.