No. 717 in Marathi
शह
"शह" in English means "check" (as in chess) or "challenge/strategic move."
In a sentence
त्याने राजाला शह दिला.
He gave a check to the king.
Here, 'शह' is used in the context of chess, symbolizing a move to threaten the king.
ती बुद्धीने खूप शह आहे.
She is very intelligent by wit.
In this sentence, 'शह' describes someone's mental sharpness or intelligence.
जिवाशी शह करत, त्याने त्याला वाचवले.
Risking his life, he saved him.
Here, 'शह' is used metaphorically to indicate confronting or risking.
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