The word ‘apposite’ is often used in English to describe something that is highly appropriate, relevant, or suitable for a particular situation. Understanding the meaning of ‘apposite’ in Marathi not only involves knowing its direct translation but also how it can be used naturally in sentences. This topic explores the meaning of ‘apposite’ in Marathi, its usage, synonyms, and examples to help Marathi speakers and learners grasp the word effectively.
Understanding the Meaning of ‘Apposite’
‘Apposite’ is an adjective in English that means strikingly appropriate or well-suited to the circumstances. It is used to describe remarks, actions, ideas, or objects that perfectly fit the context or situation. The word often carries a positive connotation, indicating that something is not just relevant but also timely and fitting.
For example, an apposite comment during a discussion adds meaningful insight that relates directly to the topic. It is more than just relevant; it is precisely the right kind of contribution needed at that moment.
Common English Usage Examples
- Her apposite remarks helped clarify the main issue.
 - The book provides apposite examples for understanding complex topics.
 - He made an apposite observation that changed the direction of the meeting.
 
These sentences show how ‘apposite’ describes something that is both appropriate and pertinent.
Translation of ‘Apposite’ in Marathi
In Marathi, the word ‘apposite’ can be translated to several expressions depending on the context:
- यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ (Yogya)– meaning suitable, appropriate.
 - सà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त (Susangat)– meaning coherent, relevant.
 - यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ ठरणारा (Yogya Tharnara)– meaning something that fits or is apt.
 - पà¥à¤°à¤¸à¤à¤ ानà¥à¤°à¥à¤ª (PrasangÄnurÅ«p)– meaning fitting according to the occasion or context.
 
These Marathi terms capture the essence of ‘apposite’ by emphasizing suitability and contextual relevance.
Examples in Marathi Sentences
- तà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤à¥à¤¯à¤¾ यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ à¤à¥à¤à¥à¤¨à¥ à¤à¤°à¥à¤à¤¾ ठधिठसà¥à¤ªà¤·à¥à¤ à¤à¤¾à¤²à¥. (Tyachya yogya teekene charcha adhik spasht jhali.) – His apposite criticism made the discussion clearer.
 - पà¥à¤°à¤¶à¥à¤¨à¤¾à¤²à¤¾ सà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त à¤à¤¤à¥à¤¤à¤° दिलॠपाहिà¤à¥. (Prashnala susangat uttar dile pahije.) – The answer should be apposite to the question.
 - या पà¥à¤°à¤¸à¤à¤ ासाठॠहा विनà¥à¤¦ पà¥à¤°à¥à¤£à¤ªà¤£à¥ यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ ठरतà¥. (Ya prasangsathi ha vinod purnapane yogya tharto.) – This joke is completely apposite for this occasion.
 
Usage of ‘Apposite’ in Different Contexts
In Literature and Speech
Writers and speakers often use ‘apposite’ to describe comments or phrases that enhance meaning. It highlights the cleverness or appropriateness of a statement within the flow of ideas.
In Marathi literature or speech, ‘यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯’ or ‘सà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त’ remarks are appreciated for their relevance and impact. For example, a poet might use an apposite metaphor that perfectly captures an emotion, or a speaker might make an apposite point during a debate that shifts opinions.
In Everyday Conversations
In daily life, people may describe a decision, response, or behavior as apposite when it fits well with the situation. For example, giving an apposite excuse when late to work means the excuse is believable and suitable.
Marathi speakers might say:
तà¥à¤®à¤à¤¾ दिलà¥à¤²à¤¾ सà¥à¤ªà¤·à¥à¤à¥à¤à¤°à¤£ तà¥à¤¯à¤¾ परिसà¥à¤¥à¤¿à¤¤à¥à¤¸à¤¾à¤ ॠठठदॠयà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ à¤à¤¹à¥. (Tumcha dilela spashtikaran tya paristhitisathi agdi yogya aahe.)
This means ‘Your explanation is quite apposite for that situation.’
In Professional and Academic Contexts
Academics and professionals often seek apposite data, evidence, or strategies to support their arguments or work. Using apposite references or methods shows a deep understanding of the subject and respect for relevance.
In Marathi, a researcher might say:
या सà¤à¤¶à¥à¤§à¤¨à¤¾à¤¸à¤¾à¤ ॠसà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त सà¤à¤¦à¤°à¥à¤ à¤à¥à¤ª महतà¥à¤¤à¥à¤µà¤¾à¤à¥ à¤à¤¹à¥à¤¤. (Ya sanshodhanasathi susangat sandarbh khup mahatvache aahet.)
Meaning ‘Apposite references are very important for this research.’
Synonyms and Related Words
To enrich your vocabulary, here are some synonyms of ‘apposite’ in English along with their Marathi equivalents:
- Relevant (सà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त – Susangat)
 - Apt (यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ – Yogya)
 - Fitting (यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ ठरणारा – Yogya Tharnara)
 - Appropriate (यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ – Yogya)
 - Pertinent (सà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त – Susangat)
 
These words are often interchangeable depending on the context but may carry subtle differences in tone or usage.
Common Mistakes While Using ‘Apposite’
One common mistake is confusing ‘apposite’ with words like ‘opposite’ or ‘appreciate.’ ‘Apposite’ strictly relates to suitability and relevance, while ‘opposite’ means something entirely different or contrary, and ‘appreciate’ means to recognize value.
For instance:
- Incorrect: His opposite remarks helped the discussion. (Should be apposite)
 - Incorrect: I apposite your help. (Should be appreciate)
 
Being aware of such differences improves language accuracy.
How to Use ‘Apposite’ in Sentences
Using ‘apposite’ correctly in sentences strengthens communication. Here are some sample sentences:
- She made an apposite comment that resolved the confusion.
 - The apposite use of statistics made the argument convincing.
 - The teacher gave apposite examples to explain the concept.
 
In Marathi, similar expressions can be formed:
- तिनॠयà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ à¤à¥à¤à¤¾ à¤à¥à¤²à¥ à¤à¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤®à¥à¤³à¥ ठà¥à¤°à¤¸à¤®à¤ दà¥à¤° à¤à¤¾à¤²à¤¾. (Tine yogya teeka keli jyamule gairsamaj door jhala.)
 - साà¤à¤à¥à¤¯à¤¿à¤à¥à¤à¤¾ यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯ वापर यà¥à¤à¥à¤¤à¤¿à¤µà¤¾à¤¦ ठधिठपà¥à¤°à¤à¤¾à¤µà¥ बनवतà¥. (Sankhyikicha yogya vapaar yuktivaad adhik prabhavi banvato.)
 - शिà¤à¥à¤·à¤à¤¾à¤¨à¥ सà¤à¤à¤²à¥à¤ªà¤¨à¤¾ सà¥à¤ªà¤·à¥à¤ à¤à¤°à¤£à¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¸à¤¾à¤ ॠसà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त à¤à¤¦à¤¾à¤¹à¤°à¤£à¥ दिलà¥. (Shikshakane sankalpana spasht karanyasathi susangat udaharne dili.)
 
The word ‘apposite’ is a valuable adjective in English that conveys appropriateness and relevance. In Marathi, words like ‘यà¥à¤ à¥à¤¯,’ ‘सà¥à¤¸à¤à¤ त,’ and ‘पà¥à¤°à¤¸à¤à¤ ानà¥à¤°à¥à¤ª’ serve to express this concept effectively. Understanding the meaning and usage of ‘apposite’ in Marathi helps speakers use the term precisely in conversations, writing, and professional communication.
Whether you are crafting an argument, writing creatively, or simply engaging in everyday dialogue, using ‘apposite’ or its Marathi equivalents enriches your expression by emphasizing how well-suited something is to a particular context. Recognizing and applying this word correctly enhances clarity and impact, making your communication more effective and meaningful.