Interactive Tool
Marathi Dictionary
A simple Marathi–English dictionary to look up meanings while you learn.
Look up any Marathi word to see its English meaning and word type. Browse all 60 entries or type in the search box to filter instantly.
About this Marathi Dictionary Tool
The Marathi Dictionary on MarathiGrammar.one is a curated, learner-focused reference covering 60 essential मराठी (Marathi) words alongside their English meanings and grammatical word types. Whether you are a beginner who has just started learning the language or an intermediate student building vocabulary, this tool gives you instant access to accurate, प्रमाण मराठी (standard Marathi) definitions without the clutter of a full-size printed dictionary.
Each entry displays the Marathi word in Devanagari script, its concise English meaning, and its word type — noun (नाम), verb (क्रियापद), adjective (विशेषण), or adverb (क्रियाविशेषण). Knowing the grammatical category of a word helps you place it correctly in a sentence, apply the right verb agreement, and understand how it inflects for gender, number, and case.
The dictionary is fully searchable. As you type in the search box, the table filters in real time — both the Marathi column and the English meaning column are searched simultaneously, so you can look up a word in either script or language. This bidirectional search makes the tool equally useful whether you start from Marathi text you encountered while reading or from an English concept you want to express in मराठी.
How to use this tool
- Type a Marathi word (in Devanagari) or an English keyword in the search box.
- The table updates instantly — scroll through the filtered results.
- Read the Meaning column for the English definition and the Type column for the grammatical category.
- Use the Print button to save a clean copy for offline reference, or Share to send the link to a friend.
Tips for building vocabulary
The most effective way to internalise new words is to see them used in context. After looking up a word here, try to write two or three Marathi sentences using it. You can also pair this dictionary with the Marathi Spell Checker to catch common spelling mistakes as you write, or with the Vocabulary Builder for example sentences. Revisiting the same words over spaced intervals — a technique called spaced repetition — dramatically improves long-term retention. Aim to learn five to ten new words per day, and review the previous day\'s words before adding new ones.
The word list prioritises high-frequency, everyday vocabulary that appears repeatedly in Marathi newspapers, textbooks, and conversation. Mastering this core set will let you understand a significant portion of ordinary Marathi text.