सूर्य
sūrya/suɾ.jə/masculine
The English word "sun" is सूर्य (sūrya) in Marathi.
सूर्य refers to the star around which the Earth revolves, or any star acting as the center of a solar system. If you wish to refer specifically to sunlight, the compound word सूर्यप्रकाश is used.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Which one should you use?
While सूर्य is the standard term for the sun, the word रवि is a formal alternative often found in literature and religious texts. Additionally, आदित्य is a formal term specifically used to represent the Sun God.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word सूर्य changes to its oblique form सूर्या when it is followed by a postposition, such as words meaning 'to', 'in' or 'from'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced sūrya (/suɾ.jə/). The /s/ sound is like the [s] in "see", the /u/ is like the [u] in "pull", the /ɾ/ is like the [t] in the American pronunciation of "atom", the /j/ is like the [y] in "yak" and the /ə/ is like the [a] in "about".
Did you know?
- The Marathi word सूर्य shares a common root with the word 'solar' in English, as both originate from an ancient Indo-European source.
- In traditional Marathi astrology, the position of सूर्य in the birth chart is considered the most critical factor for determining a person's soul and willpower.
- In Marathi culture, the sun is often addressed as सूर्यदेव or 'Sun God' during morning prayers, reflecting a blend of astronomical terminology and spiritual tradition.
Examples in context
- मी तुझा सूर्य आहे.I am your sun.This sentence shows how to use सूर्य in a personal context.Tatoeba #7307084 by sabretou, translation #3410643 by Olenka
- मला सूर्य खूप आवडतो.I like the sun a lot.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for सूर्य.Tatoeba #3946749 by sabretou, translation #752126 by Zifre
- सूर्य हा एक तारा आहे.The sun is a star.This sentence uses सूर्य to state a scientific fact.Tatoeba #3946741 by sabretou, translation #2300598 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Rahul and Priya are talking about the weather while walking outside.
- राहुल Rahulआज सूर्य खूप प्रखर आहे.Āja sūrya khūpa prakhara āhē.The sun is very strong today.
- प्रिया Priyaहो, मला खूप उष्णता जाणवत आहे.Hō, malā khūpa uṣṇatā jāṇavata āhē.Yes, I am feeling a lot of heat.
- राहुल Rahulआपण सूर्यप्रकाश टाळण्यासाठी छत्री घेऊया.Āpaṇa sūryaprakāśa ṭāḷaṇyāsāṭhī chatrī ghēūyā.Let's take an umbrella to avoid the sunlight.
- प्रिया Priyaती चांगली कल्पना आहे, राहुल.Tī cāngalī kalpanā āhē, Rāhula.That is a good idea, Rahul.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries सूर्य, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
