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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 Nakalat (नकळत), which means Unknowingly or Without realizing in Marathi. Pronounced na-ka-lat, this word is perfect for describing actions or events that happen unintentionally. It’s a versatile term often used in storytelling or casual conversations.

Word breakdown: 

नकळत
Pronunciation: (na-ka-lat)
Meaning: Unknowingly, Without realizing

Where to use it:

Nakalat is used to describe instances when someone does something unintentionally or when something occurs without their awareness. It can add nuance to your sentences, making them more descriptive and expressive.

5 Usage sentences: 

• तिच्या नकळत त्याने तिच्यासाठी एक भेट तयार केली.
  (Tichya nakalat tyane tichyasaathi ek bhet tayar keli.) – Without her knowing, he prepared a gift for her.

• नकळत मी गाणं गुणगुणायला लागलो.
  (Nakalat mi gaan gunagunayla laglo.) – Unknowingly, I started humming a song.

• नकळतच तो तिथून निघून गेला.
  (Nakalat ch to tithun nighun gela.) – He left from there unknowingly.

• नकळत त्याने चुकीचा निर्णय घेतला.
  (Nakalat tyane chukicha nirnay ghetla.) – Without realizing, he made a wrong decision.

• आपण नकळत काही चुकाही करतो.
  (Aapan nakalat kahi chukahi karto.) – We unknowingly make some mistakes.

Did you know?

The word Nakalat beautifully captures the idea of human fallibility and spontaneity. It reflects how life often unfolds in ways we don’t plan or anticipate, making it a deeply relatable and widely used word in Marathi.

Tip of the day:

Use Nakalat to make your conversations more expressive, especially when recounting events or sharing stories where something happened unintentionally. It’s a great way to add subtlety to your Marathi vocabulary.

Combine Nakalat with verbs for specific actions:

• नकळत घडलेले प्रसंग (Nakalat ghadlele prasang) – Incidents that happened unknowingly

• नकळत केलेली चूक (Nakalat kelel chuk) – A mistake made unknowingly

This will help you use the word in a variety of scenarios.

Your practice challenge:

Think of a time when you or someone you know did something Nakalat.

Share the story using today’s word and see how it enhances the narration. Challenge yourself to use Nakalat in your conversations or writings today.

With love,
Nikhil