No. 612 in Marathi
चक
The Marathi word "चक" can mean "a small plate," "a glitter or flash," or "a circular mark," depending on context.
In a sentence
तो वाळूत चक कार चालवत होता.
He was driving a jeep in the sand.
Here, 'चक' refers to a 'jeep,' a colloquial term in Marathi.
तुला या खेळाचा चक समजला का?
Did you understand the catch of this game?
In this context, 'चक' implies the 'gist' or 'main point' of the game.
बाकी सर्वांनी खूप प्रयत्न केला, पण ती चक तिने सोडवली.
Everyone else tried hard, but she solved the tricky part.
In this usage, 'चक' refers to a 'tricky part' or 'challenge.'
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