No. 703 in Marathi
ऱ
The Marathi letter "ऱ" is a consonant in the script, representing a flapped or rolled "r" sound.
In a sentence
तो म्हातारा गावातील सर्वांत ज्ञानी आहे.
That old man is the wisest in the village.
The word 'ऱ' (mhaataar-r) in this sentence is being used as a noun, referring to an elderly man, often with reverence or familiarity.
माझ्या छोट्या ऱृषभला खेळायला खूप आवडतो.
My little Rishabh loves to play a lot.
Here, 'ऱ' (r) is part of the name 'Rishabh,' showcasing its use in proper nouns.
ऱ्हरदा नावाचे एक औषधी वनस्पती आहे.
Rharada is the name of a medicinal plant.
In this example, 'ऱ' (rhrada) is part of a specific botanical term, indicating its importance in specialized vocabulary usage.
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