This is the 258th most frequent Marathi word.
अब
The Marathi word "अब" means "prestige" or "reputation" in English.
In this sentence, 'अब' means 'respect' or 'regard', highlighting the positive reputation someone earns through their actions.
त्याच्या कामामुळे त्याला खूप अब मिळाली.
He gained a lot of respect because of his work.
Here, 'अब' refers to the dignity that one wants to uphold or preserve by acting thoughtfully.
अब राखण्यासाठी त्याने प्रत्येक पावलाचा विचार केला.
To maintain respect, he thought carefully about each step.
In this example, 'अब' implies self-respect or the esteem that is retained despite facing adverse situations.