How to use and why to use the Preposition 'From' 3

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

The preposition from is used to indicate origin, separation, cause, source, difference, and time duration. It helps connect different parts of a sentence to provide clarity. Below are different ways from is used in daily life, along with explanations and Marathi translations.

1. To show transformation or change (परिवर्तन / बदल दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when describing a change from one state to another.
Why to use:
It helps show how something transforms over time.
Examples:
• She changed from a shy girl to a confident woman.
• ती लाजाळू मुलीपासून आत्मविश्वासू स्त्री बनली.
• (From shows the starting point of the change.)

• The weather changed from sunny to rainy.
• हवामान उन्हाळ्यापासून पावसाळ्यात बदलले.
• (From describes the transition in weather.)

2. To indicate a point of view (दृष्टीकोन दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from to express someone’s opinion or perspective.
Why to use:
It helps clarify who is giving the opinion.
Examples:
• From my perspective, this is a good decision.
• माझ्या दृष्टिकोनातून हा चांगला निर्णय आहे.
• (From introduces the speaker’s opinion.)

• From a teacher’s point of view, discipline is important.
• शिक्षकाच्या दृष्टिकोनातून, शिस्त महत्त्वाची आहे.
• (From shows the teacher's perspective.)

3. To indicate exclusion (वगळणे दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when something is not included in a group or category.
Why to use:
It helps specify what is left out.
Examples:
• She was absent from the meeting.
• ती बैठकीसाठी अनुपस्थित होती.
• (From indicates exclusion from the meeting.)

• Rice is different from wheat.
• तांदूळ गव्हापेक्षा वेगळा आहे.
• (From highlights the difference between two things.)

4. To indicate a mental or emotional state (मानसिक किंवा भावनिक स्थिती दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when referring to a person's emotional or mental state.
Why to use:
It helps explain the reason for someone's feelings or actions.
Examples:
• He cried from happiness.
• तो आनंदाने रडला.
• (From shows the cause of his tears.)

• She was shaking from fear.
• ती भीतीमुळे थरथरत होती.
• (From explains why she was shaking.)

5. To express distance in time (वेळेचे अंतर दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use from when talking about how far something is in time.
Why to use:
It helps describe the gap between two time periods.
Examples:
• The festival is two weeks from now.
• सण आत्तापासून दोन आठवड्यांनी आहे.
• (From indicates the time difference.)

• We are only five days away from the holidays.
• आपण सुट्ट्यांपासून फक्त पाच दिवस दूर आहोत.
• (From describes the time left until the holidays.)

Conclusion
The preposition from is extremely versatile and is used to indicate origin, separation, cause, source, transformation, time duration, comparison, protection, distance, exclusion, exemption, and progress. Using from correctly helps create clear and meaningful sentences in daily conversations.