This is the 517th most frequent Marathi word.
अथण
Pickle brine or pickle juice.
In this sentence, 'अथण' refers to a type of pickle, a preserved food item.
अथण कडवट लागते.
The pickle tastes bitter.
Here, 'अथण' is used to imply a food item that complements the meal.
अथण जेवणात रुचकर लागते.
Pickle adds flavor to the meal.
In this usage, 'अथण' denotes a homemade or prepared preserved food item.