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Learn new Marathi word, its meaning, and how you can use it in everyday conversations.

Word of the day:

Today's word is Lekh (लेख), which means Article or Essay in Marathi. Pronounced lay-kh, this word is a must-know for those interested in reading, writing, or discussing content like articles, essays, and written pieces in Marathi.

Word breakdown: 

लेख
Pronunciation: (lay-kh)
Meaning: Article

Where to use it:

Use Lekh to refer to any written article, essay, or piece in newspapers, magazines, or online publications. It’s a versatile word useful for discussions about reading, writing, or even referring to specific informative or creative content.

5 Usage sentences: 

• तुम्ही हा लेख वाचला का?
  (Tumhi ha lekh vachla ka?) – Did you read this article?

• माझा लेख वृत्तपत्रात प्रसिद्ध झाला.
  (Majha lekh vruttapatrat prasiddh jhala.) – My article got published in the newspaper.

• मला मराठी लेख लिहायला आवडते.
  (Mala Marathi lekh lihayla avadte.) – I enjoy writing articles in Marathi.

• त्या विषयावर एक चांगला लेख आहे.
  (Tya vishayavar ek changla lekh aahe.) – There’s a good article on that topic.

• लेखाचे शीर्षक विचारपूर्वक निवडा.
  (Lekhache shirsak vicharapurvak nivda.) – Choose the title of the article thoughtfully.

Did you know?

The word Lekh has Sanskrit origins, and in Marathi, it is commonly used in educational and literary circles. It’s especially popular in newspapers, journals, and now, digital media where articles are a main form of content.

Tip of the day:

Try using Lekh when discussing articles you read or plan to write. It can make your Marathi conversations sound more natural, especially if you enjoy reading or writing.

To specify the type of article, you can add context words:

• वृत्तलेख (Vruttalekha) – News article

• समीक्षालेख (Samikshalekha) – Review article
  These help in categorizing types of articles you might want to refer to.

Your practice challenge:

Today, try using Lekh in your conversations about reading or writing.

Share what articles you enjoy or mention if you’re planning to write a Lekh on a topic of interest.

With love,
Nikhil