This is the 540th most frequent Marathi word.
आस
Desire or hope.
Here, 'आस' signifies a hope or a yearning that reflects the speaker's strong inclination towards education.
मला शिक्षणासाठी खूप आस आहे.
I have a great desire for education.
In this sentence, 'आस' expresses a longing or a pressing need, highlighting the villagers' situation.
ग्रामस्थांना पाणी मिळण्याची आस लागली आहे.
The villagers are longing for water.
Here, 'आस' depicts an eagerness or a sentimental anticipation, relating to the universal hope for a new beginning each day.