अप्रतिम
apratim
The English word "awesome" can be translated into Marathi using अप्रतिम (apratim).
अप्रतिम is used to describe something that is excellent or exciting.
Meaning: excellent, exciting (adj)
Which one should you use?
While अप्रतिम means excellent, you might use भव्य to specifically describe something as magnificent or grand. If you want to express that something is amazing or outstanding, use जबरदस्त. For a casual way to say something is "very cool" or "very nice", the phrase खूपच मस्त is more appropriate.
How do you pronounce it?
apratim
Did you know?
- While अप्रतिम is quite formal and literary, using the word मस्त (mast) to mean 'awesome' can actually stem from a root meaning 'intoxicated' or 'high' in some contexts.
- If you describe a person as जबरदस्त (jabaradast) in a social setting, you are not just saying they are 'awesome', but you are implying they have a powerful, forceful, or even overwhelming presence.
- The word अप्रतिम is a Sanskrit-derived term that literally translates to 'without a peer' or 'matchless', because the prefix 'a-' means 'not' and 'pratima' refers to a 'model' or 'comparison'.
Examples in context
- तुझे गाणे अप्रतिम आहे.Tujhe gaane apratim aahe.Your song is awesome.
- आजचे हवामान अप्रतिम आहे.Aajche hawaman apratim aahe.The weather today is awesome.
- हा चित्रपट अप्रतिम होता.Ha chitrapat apratim hota.This movie was awesome.
Example conversation
Sayali and Rohan are discussing a painting at an art gallery.
- सायली Sayaliहे चित्र अप्रतिम आहे!He chitra apratim aahe!This painting is awesome!
- रोहन Rohanहो, खरंच अप्रतिम आहे.Ho, kharach apratim aahe.Yes, it really is awesome.
- सायली Sayaliरोहन, तुला हे आवडले का?Rohan, tula he aavadle ka?Rohan, did you like it?
- रोहन Rohanहो, मला खूप आवडले.Ho, mala khup aavadle.Yes, I liked it a lot.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries अप्रतिम, CC BY-SA 4.0.
