मूर्ख
mūrkha
The English word 'idiot' is translated into Marathi as मूर्ख (mūrkha).
मूर्ख is used to describe a person who lacks intelligence or common sense. While it can function as a noun meaning 'an idiot', it is most commonly used as an adjective to mean 'foolish'.
How does it change in a sentence?
मूर्ख is an invariant adjective. It does not change its form based on the gender or the number of the person you are describing.
How do you pronounce it?
mūrkha
Did you know?
- The word मूर्ख originates from the Sanskrit word mūrkha, which historically referred to someone who was 'silent' or 'stagnant' rather than just lacking intelligence.
- In Marathi, calling someone मूर्ख is not always an insult. Among close friends, it is frequently used as a term of affectionate teasing, similar to calling a friend 'silly' in English.
- The more formal term for a fool, अविवेकशील, literally describes someone who lacks vivek, which is the specific intellectual ability to discern right from wrong.
Examples in context
- तो खूप मूर्ख आहे.to khup murkh aahe.He is a big idiot.
- मूर्ख माणसाशी वाद घालू नकोस.murkh maansashi vaad ghalu nakos.Don't argue with an idiot.
Example conversation
Rahul and Aditi are discussing a mistake someone made.
- राहुल Rahulत्याने चुकीचा निर्णय घेतला.Tyānē chukīchā nirṇay ghētlā.He made the wrong decision.
- अदिति Aditiतो खरंच मूर्ख आहे.Tō kharañ ch mūrkha āhē.He really is an idiot.
- राहुल Rahulहो, त्याला काहीच समजले नाही.Hō, tyālā kāhīch samajalē nāhī.Yes, he didn't understand anything.
- अदिति Aditiमला आश्चर्य वाटते.Malā āshcharyā vāṭatē.I am surprised.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries मूर्ख, CC BY-SA 4.0.
