This is the 92nd most frequent Marathi word.
तक
The Marathi word "तक" means "immediately" or "instantly" in English.
Here, 'तक' refers to the decorative ceiling cornice.
त्याने छतावरची तक रंगवली.
He painted the ceiling cornice.
In this sentence, 'तक' refers to a precise moment or opportunity.
त्याने धावतच गाडी पकडली, एक तक न चुकवता.
He caught the train while running, not missing even a moment.
Here, 'तक' is used metaphorically to denote a counterbalance or an equivalent challenge.