This is the 650th most frequent Marathi word.
धरत
The Marathi word "धरत" means "holding" or "grasping" in English.
In this sentence, 'धरत' means 'holding', referring to the physical act of holding an object.
ती हातात पुस्तक धरत आहे.
She is holding a book in her hand.
Here, 'धरत' is part of a phrase meaning 'focuses on' or 'concentrates on', used metaphorically to indicate attention.
त्याचं लक्ष अभ्यासावर धरत नाही.
He does not concentrate on studies.
In this case, 'धरत' refers to the lion placing its paw, indicating the act of physically touching a surface.