How to use and why to use the Preposition 'for' 1

How to use and why to use the Preposition 'for'

The preposition for is commonly used to indicate purpose, benefit, duration, reason, support, and exchange. It helps connect parts of a sentence to provide clarity. Below are different ways for is used in daily life, along with explanations and Marathi translations.

1. To show purpose or Intention (उद्देश / हेतू दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use for to indicate why something is done or intended.
Why to use:
It helps explain the goal or reason behind an action.

Examples:
• I bought a gift for my sister.
• मी माझ्या बहिणीसाठी एक भेटवस्तू घेतली.
• (For shows the gift was intended for the sister.)

• This book is for children.
• हे पुस्तक मुलांसाठी आहे.
• (For indicates the book’s target audience.)

2. To show benefit or advantage (फायदा / लाभ दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use for to describe who or what will benefit from something.
Why to use:
It helps specify who gains from an action.
Examples:
• Vegetables are good for health.
• भाज्या आरोग्यासाठी चांगल्या आहेत.
• (For shows that vegetables benefit health.)

• Exercise is important for fitness.
• व्यायाम तंदुरुस्तीसाठी महत्त्वाचा आहे.
• (For explains the benefit of exercise.)

3. To indicate duration (कालावधी दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use for to indicate how long something lasts.
Why to use:
It helps specify the time period of an action.
Examples:
• We stayed there for two hours.
• आम्ही तिथे दोन तास होतो.
• (For shows the duration of staying.)

• She has been working here for five years.
• ती पाच वर्षांपासून इथे काम करत आहे.
• (For indicates how long she has worked.)

4. To show reason or cause (कारण / हेतु दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use for to explain why something happens.
Why to use:
It helps clarify the reason behind an action or situation.
Examples:
• He was punished for his mistake.
• त्याला त्याच्या चुकीसाठी शिक्षा झाली.
• (For explains the reason for the punishment.)

• Thank you for your help.
• तुमच्या मदतीसाठी धन्यवाद.
• (For shows gratitude for help.)

5. To show support or agreement (समर्थन दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use for to indicate support or agreement.
Why to use:
It helps express preference or choice.
Examples:
• Are you for or against this idea?
• तुम्ही या कल्पनेच्या बाजूने आहात का विरोधात?
• (For asks about support for an idea.)

• I am always there for you.
• मी नेहमी तुझ्यासाठी आहे.
• (For expresses support and availability.)

Conclusion
The preposition for is an essential word in English that helps indicate purpose, benefit, duration, reason, support, exchange, and function. Using for correctly makes sentences clear and meaningful in daily conversations.