This is the 886th most frequent Marathi word.
आड
"आड" in English means "obstruction," "hinderance," or "shade/shelter," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'आड' is part of the compound word 'आडवाटीचा', meaning 'offbeat' or 'uncommon'.
तिला आडवाटीचा मार्ग आवडतो.
She likes the offbeat path.
The word 'आड' is used to describe an unfrequented, small side road.
आडरस्त्यावर मी एक प्राचीन मंदीर पाहिले.
On a side road, I saw an ancient temple.
Here, 'आड' means 'underside', describing a hidden or not easily visible part.