No. 500 in Marathi
हप
The Marathi word "हप" means "gulp" in English.
In a sentence
आम्ही नदीच्या काठी बसलो होतो आणि पाण्यावर हप काढत होतो.
We were sitting by the riverside and making splashes in the water.
In this usage, 'हप' refers to the sound or action of splashing water.
लहान मुलाने खेळता खेळता जोरात हप वसले.
The little child, while playing, let out a loud skip.
Here, 'हप' is used to describe the sudden burst of action or energy.
कथा सांगताना तो हप काढतो हे मजेशीर वाटते.
It is amusing when he adds an exaggerated pause while narrating the story.
In this context, 'हप' represents a dramatic pause or gesture in storytelling.
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