No. 445 in Marathi
झटक
The Marathi word "झटक" means "jerk" or "sudden movement" in English.
In a sentence
तो झटक एका क्षणात हळव्या माशीला त्याच्या चेहऱ्यावरून काढतो.
He swiftly brushes the annoying fly off his face in an instant.
Here, 'झटक' refers to a swift and sudden action of removing something.
तिने एक झटकाने ती विचारांची साखळी तोडली.
She suddenly interrupted her chain of thoughts.
In this usage, 'झटक' signifies an abrupt and spontaneous action related to one's thoughts.
झटक घेताना त्याने आपल्या अनवधानाने पुस्तक खाली फेकले.
While reacting suddenly, he accidentally dropped the book to the ground.
Here, 'झटक' describes a sudden and uncontrolled motion that led to an outcome.
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