विषय
viṣay/ʋi.ʂəj/
The Marathi word for 'topic' is विषय (viṣay).
विषय means 'subject' or 'theme'. In an academic context, it is also the standard term used for a school or college 'subject'.
Meaning: subject, theme (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When used with a postposition such as 'on' or 'about' (वर), the form changes to the oblique case विषयावर. To express 'of the topic', use the genitive case विषयाचा.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is viṣay (/ʋi.ʂəj/). The sound /i/ is like the 'y' in happ[y], /ʂ/ is like the 'sh' in American wor[sh]ip, /ə/ is like the 'a' in [a]bout and /j/ is like the 'y' in [y]ak.
Did you know?
- When a person says विषय हार्ड आहे (the topic is hard), they are often using youth slang to mean a situation is incredibly complex or intense.
- The word विषय also means 'sensual pleasure' or 'worldly desire' in philosophical contexts, referring to objects of the senses.
- The word विषय comes from the Sanskrit root which originally referred to 'territory' or 'domain' rather than just an abstract idea. This is why it can still imply a sphere of influence or a specific field of knowledge.
Examples in context
- हा विषय अनेकांसाठी मनमोहक आहे.This topic is appealing to many.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use विषय to describe an appealing topic.Tatoeba #6152284 by sabretou, translation #2473094 by gleki
- आज 'इंग्लिश इतिहास" हा विषय घेऊया.Let's take 'English history' as a topic today.This sentence shows how to use विषय when proposing a topic for discussion.Tatoeba #2307057 by sabretou, translation #754946 by eastasiastudent
- मला त्या विषयावर चर्चा करायची नव्हती.I didn't want to discuss that topic.This sentence demonstrates how the oblique form is used when discussing a topic.Tatoeba #8407992 by sabretou, translation #7117021 by CM
- नमस्ते! आजचा मुख्य विषय कोणता आहे?Namaste! Today's main topic is what?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a project in a cafe.
- सायली Sayaliया प्रकल्पाचा मुख्य विषय काय आहे?Ya prakalpacha mukhya vishay kay aahe?What is the main topic of this project?
- रोहन Rohanहा विषय पर्यावरणाशी संबंधित आहे.Ha vishay paryavaranashi sambandhit aahe.This topic is related to the environment.
- सायली Sayaliतो विषय खूप महत्त्वाचा वाटतो.To vishay khup mahatvacha vatto.That topic seems very important.
- रोहन Rohanहो, आपण त्यावर काम करूया.Ho, aapan tyavar kaam karuya.Yes, let's work on it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry विषय, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries विषय, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
