This is the 500th most frequent Marathi word.
हप
The Marathi word "हप" means "gulp" in English.
In this usage, 'हप' refers to the sound or action of splashing water.
आम्ही नदीच्या काठी बसलो होतो आणि पाण्यावर हप काढत होतो.
We were sitting by the riverside and making splashes in the water.
Here, 'हप' is used to describe the sudden burst of action or energy.
लहान मुलाने खेळता खेळता जोरात हप वसले.
The little child, while playing, let out a loud skip.
In this context, 'हप' represents a dramatic pause or gesture in storytelling.