No. 363 in Marathi
जव
Barley.
In a sentence
माझ्या बागेत अनेक तऱ्हेचे जव आहेत.
There are many types of grains in my garden.
In this sentence, 'जव' refers to grains, indicating its usage as a noun representing a type of cereal or grain.
तो आपल्या कार्यात नेहमी जवळ असतो.
He is always close in his work.
Here, 'जवळ' (derived from 'जव') means 'close,' demonstrating its usage as a locative adverb.
ती जवाने विणकाम करते.
She knits quickly.
This demonstrates the use of 'जवाने' meaning 'quickly,' showing its application as an adverb indicating speed or quickness in action.
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