No. 586 in Marathi
ओव
A traditional Marathi rhyming couplet or folk verse, often sung by women during work or rituals.
In a sentence
आईने भगव्या धाग्यावर ओव्या ओविल्या.
Mother threaded beads onto the orange string.
In this sentence, 'ओव' refers to the act of threading small items like beads onto a string, which is a common crafting activity.
शिक्षकाने विद्यार्थ्यांना नवीन शब्दांच्या ओव्या शिकवल्या.
The teacher taught new rhymes to the students.
Here, 'ओव' is used to mean a rhyme or a phrase set to meter, a common tool in educational settings.
मित्रांनी मला पुन्हा सोबत एका गटात ओवले.
Friends once again included me in their group.
In this sentence, 'ओव' metaphorically means to integrate or include within a group, showcasing its figurative use.
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