This is the 78th most frequent Marathi word.
तप
"तप" in English means "penance" or "austerity."
The word 'तप' is referring to 'penance' or a self-discipline practice in this sentence.
योग्य ध्येय साधायचे असेल तर तप करण्याची तयारी ठेवली पाहिजे.
If you want to achieve the right goal, you must be prepared to perform penance.
Here, 'तप' means 'heat' as in the intensity of sunlight.
सावध रहा, कारण उन्हाचा तप जाणवू शकतो.
Be cautious, as the heat from the sun can be felt.
In this usage, 'तप' again refers to self-discipline or austerity leading to a significant personal impact.