वृश्चिक
vrishchik
The Marathi word for the astrological sign Scorpio is वृश्चिक (vrishchik).
वृश्चिक is used to refer to the specific zodiac sign Scorpio in an astrological context.
Meaning: astrological sign (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vrishchik.
Did you know?
- In Indian Vedic astrology, which heavily influences Marathi culture, the sign वृश्चिक is categorized as a 'water sign', despite the word itself meaning a land-dwelling arachnid.
- The word वृश्चिक shares a linguistic lineage with the Sanskrit 'vṛścati', which means 'to sting' or 'to scratch'.
- In traditional Marathi astrology, the sign वृश्चिक is associated with the color red and the planet Mars.
Examples in context
- त्याचे राशी चिन्ह वृश्चिक आहे.tyācē rāśī cin̄ca vṛścik āhē.His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- तू वृश्चिक राशीचा आहेस का?tū vṛścik rāśīcā āhēsa kā?Are you a Scorpio?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their birthdays and zodiac signs.
- अदिति Aditiतुझे राशी चिन्ह काय आहे?tujhē rāśī cin̄ca kāya āhē?What is your zodiac sign?
- राहुल Rahulमी वृश्चिक राशीचा आहे.mī vṛścik rāśīcā āhē.I am a Scorpio.
- अदिति Aditiमग तू खूप उत्साही असशील!mag tū khūpa utsāhī asaśīla!Then you must be very energetic!
- राहुल Rahulहो, तसे वाटते.hō, tasē vāṭatē.Yes, it seems so.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries वृश्चिक, CC BY-SA 4.0.
