No. 594 in Marathi
कळस
"कळस" in English means "pinnacle" or "summit."
In a sentence
या इमारतीचा कळस खूप सुंदर आहे.
The peak of this building is very beautiful.
Here, 'कळस' refers to the 'peak' or 'topmost part' of the building, commonly a spire or pinnacle in architectural terms.
त्याच्या सहनशक्तीचा कळस गाठला.
He reached the peak of his endurance.
In this context, 'कळस' is used metaphorically to mean the 'pinnacle' or 'extreme point' of one's ability or state, often emotional or physical.
स्नेहाचा कळस असा होतो.
Such is the pinnacle of affection.
Here 'कळस' denotes the 'highest point' or 'culmination' of an emotion or feeling, showcasing the figurative use of the word.
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