Uses and examples of the Preposition 'Under' with explanation and Marathi translation

USES AND EXAMPLES OF THE PREPOSITION 'UNDER'

The preposition under is versatile and has multiple meanings based on its usage. Below are examples explained in detail with their translations in Marathi.

1. POSITION BELOW OR BENEATH (कशाच्या खाली)
When something is in a lower physical position than another object, we use under.

1. The book is under the table.
पुस्तक टेबलाखाली आहे.
Explanation:
The book is not on the table or beside it; it is placed in a lower position, directly beneath the table.

2. The dog is sleeping under the bed.
कुत्रा पलंगाखाली झोपला आहे.
Explanation:
The dog has taken a position below the bed for comfort or safety.

2. CONTROL OR AUTHORITY (अधिपत्याखाली)
When something or someone is controlled, governed, or influenced by a higher authority or power, we use under.

1. The school is under government management. शाळा सरकारी व्यवस्थापनाखाली आहे.
Explanation:
The functioning and operations of the school are monitored or controlled by the government.

2. The soldiers are under the command of a captain. सैनिक कॅप्टनच्या आदेशाखाली आहेत.

Explanation:
The soldiers act as per the instructions and authority of their captain.

3. AGE OR QUANTITY LESS THAN (कमी वय किंवा प्रमाण)
When referring to an amount, age, or level that is lower than a specific limit, we use under.

1. Children under 5 years old can enter for free. पाच वर्षांखालील मुलांना मोफत प्रवेश आहे.
Explanation:
This sentence specifies that only children younger than 5 are eligible for free entry.

2. The temperature is under 10 degrees today. आज तापमान १० अंशांखाली आहे.
Explanation:
The temperature is not more than 10 degrees; it is in a lower range.

4. HIDDEN OR COVERED BY SOMETHING (कशात तरी लपलेले/आच्छादित)
When something is concealed or covered by another object, we use under.

1. The wallet is under the pile of clothes.
पर्स कपड्यांच्या ढिगाऱ्याखाली आहे.
Explanation:
The wallet is not visible because the clothes are placed on top of it.

2. The floor is under a thick carpet.
मजला जाड गालिच्याखाली आहे.
Explanation:
The floor cannot be seen because it is covered with a carpet.

5. UNDERGOING A PROCESS OR CONDITION (प्रक्रियेखाली किंवा परिस्थितीत)
When something or someone is experiencing a particular process or state, we use under.

1. The building is under construction.
इमारत बांधकाम प्रक्रियेखाली आहे.
Explanation:
The building is incomplete and is being worked on to finish its construction.

2. She is under a lot of stress.
तिला खूप ताण आहे.
Explanation:
She is currently experiencing stress and is emotionally overwhelmed.