This is the 167th most frequent Marathi word.
पड
The Marathi word "पड" translates to "fall" or "layer" in English, depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'पड-' refers to the act of falling down.
तो झाडाखाली पडला.
He fell under the tree.
Here, 'पड-' indicates an occurrence, specifically the rise of a flood.
पावसामुळे नदीला पूर पडला.
Due to the rain, the river flooded.
In this context, 'पड-' describes the event of something dropping from a height.