This is the 157th most frequent Marathi word.
धक
"धक" in English means "push" or "jolt."
Here, 'धक' is used to describe the physical or emotional jolt someone feels in reaction to a sudden event.
गाडीचे ब्रेक अचानक लागल्यामुळे मला धक बसला.
The sudden braking of the car startled me.
In this sentence, 'धक' refers to giving prominence to certain parts of speech to make them stand out.
त्या व्याख्याता बोलताना वाक्याला धक देतात.
That speaker emphasizes certain phrases while speaking.
Here, 'धक' signifies the unexpected stress or strain experienced during a hectic situation.