No. 650 in Marathi
धरत
The Marathi word "धरत" means "holding" or "grasping" in English.
In a sentence
ती हातात पुस्तक धरत आहे.
She is holding a book in her hand.
In this sentence, 'धरत' means 'holding', referring to the physical act of holding an object.
त्याचं लक्ष अभ्यासावर धरत नाही.
He does not concentrate on studies.
Here, 'धरत' is part of a phrase meaning 'focuses on' or 'concentrates on', used metaphorically to indicate attention.
सिंह पायरीवर पाय धरत पुढे सरकत होता.
The lion was stepping forward, placing its paw on the ground.
In this case, 'धरत' refers to the lion placing its paw, indicating the act of physically touching a surface.
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