How to use the Preposition 'Beneath' with examples and Marathi translation

 HOW TO USE THE PREPOSITION 'BENEATH'

The preposition beneath is used to indicate a position directly under something, or to describe something lower in rank, value, or dignity. It is similar to under but often carries a more formal tone or abstract meaning.

Uses of Beneath with examples

🔮Physical Position Below (खाली किंवा अधःस्थित)
Explanation:
When something is directly under or covered by another object.

1. The keys are beneath the sofa cushion.
चाव्या सोफ्याच्या उशीखाली आहेत.
The keys are hidden under the cushion, in a physical position below it.

2. A river flows beneath the bridge.
एक नदी पुलाच्या खाली वाहते.
The river is located directly under the bridge.

🔮Lower in Rank or Status (दर्जा किंवा प्रतिष्ठेने खालचा)
Explanation:
When something or someone is considered of lower importance or not deserving.

1. He thinks it is beneath him to apologize.
त्याला वाटते की माफी मागणे त्याच्या प्रतिष्ठेला कमीपणा आणणारे आहे.
He believes apologizing is below his dignity or status.

2. She took a job that others thought was beneath her skills.
तिने आपल्या कौशल्यापेक्षा खालच्या दर्जाचे काम स्वीकारले.
Others believed the job was not suitable for her high qualifications.

🔮Hidden Under (लपलेले किंवा गुप्त)
Explanation:
Used when something is concealed or covered below a surface.

1. Beneath the surface of the water, there are rocks.
पाण्याच्या पृष्ठभागाखाली खडक आहेत.
The rocks are hidden and not visible under the water.

2. Beneath his calm demeanor, he was nervous.
त्याच्या शांत स्वभावाच्या आड तो अस्वस्थ होता.
His calm appearance hid his true feelings of nervousness.

💠Comparison: Beneath vs. Under

Beneath is often used in formal or figurative contexts.

He feels it is beneath him to ask for help.
त्याला मदत मागणे खालच्या दर्जाचे वाटते.

Under is more common in everyday language and describes physical placement.

The shoes are under the bed.
बूट पलंगाखाली आहेत.

💠In short
Beneath means below in a physical, figurative, or abstract sense.
It is often used to express hidden layers, inferiority, or formal contexts.