No. 213 in Marathi
धर
The Marathi word "धर" means "hold" or "grip" in English.
In a sentence
पाणी पिण्यासाठी ग्लास धर.
Hold the glass to drink water.
The word 'धर' is used in the imperative form to mean 'hold' or 'catch'.
प्रत्येकाला आपला चारित्र्याचा धर ठेवायला हवा.
Everyone should maintain their character.
The word 'धर' here implies 'maintain' or 'uphold' within a moral or ethical context.
त्याला बळीत घेऊन धरले.
He was caught and held by force.
The word 'धर' in this context is used to denote the act of 'capturing' or 'holding forcefully'.
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