सदाफुली
sadafuli
The Marathi word for the color periwinkle is सदाफुली (sadafuli).
In Marathi, सदाफुली refers to the color periwinkle.
Meaning: colour (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sadafuli
Did you know?
- The word सदाफुली is a compound of 'sada' meaning 'always' and 'fuli' meaning 'flower', implying a flower that blooms perpetually.
- In many Indian households, सदाफुली plants are grown specifically for their medicinal properties and spiritual significance, not just for their color.
- If you ask for a 'periwinkle' colored shirt in a Marathi market, you might get a confused look unless you specify the shade or use the English loanword.
Example conversation
Rahul and Sneha are discussing paint colors for a room.
- राहुल Rahulस्नेहा, तुला कोणता रंग आवडेल?Sneha, tula konta rang avadel?Sneha, which color would you like?
- स्नेहा Snehaमला सदाफुली रंग खूप आवडतो.mala sadafuli rang khup avadato.I really like the periwinkle color.
- राहुल Rahulतो रंग खूप शांत वाटतो.to rang khup shant vatato.That color feels very calm.
- स्नेहा Snehaहो, आपण तोच रंग निवडूया.ho, apan toch rang nivaduya.Yes, let's choose that color.
