No. 171 in Marathi
दहशतव
The Marathi word "दहशत" (dahshat) means "terror" or "fear" in English.
In a sentence
या घटनेने गावात दहशत पसरली आहे.
This incident has spread terror in the village.
The word "दहशत" (terror) is used here to describe a feeling of fear among the people.
त्याचा आवाज ऐकून मी दहशत मिश्रित आश्चर्याने पाहिले.
On hearing his voice, I looked with a mix of terror and astonishment.
Here, "दहशत" (terror) is describing an emotional reaction combining fear and surprise.
दहशतवादी संघटनाविरोधात कडक कारवाई करण्यात येणार आहे.
Strict action will be taken against terrorist organizations.
In this sentence, "दहशत" (terror) refers to the threatening actions of terrorist groups.
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