Word Guide
लहान (lahāna) means small in Marathi. Learn the word, its Hindi contrast, and a real curriculum example sentence — with audio.
Small in Marathi — लहान (lahāna)
Small in Marathi is लहान (lahāna). Opposite of motha (big). Here is the word, a real curriculum sentence, and the phrases that use it.
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Quick Answer
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| लहान | lahāna | small |
| खूप लहान | khūp lahāna | very small |
| लहान आहे | lahāna āhe | it is small |
From the Curriculum
| Marathi | Transliteration | Meaning | Hindi |
|---|---|---|---|
| लहान | lahān | small | Hindi: छोटा |
लहान मूल खेळतं. <button type="button" class="say" data-say="लहान मूल खेळतं." aria-label="Listen: लहान मूल खेळतं.">🔊</button>
The small child plays.
Common Mistakes
- ❌ छोटा (Hindi) → ✅ लहान (the Marathi word)
- ❌ English word order → ✅ Marathi runs subject–object–verb, so the verb lands last in every sentence above
Tip: Opposite of motha (big).. Example from the curriculum: लहान मुलगा खेळतो आहे. — The small boy is playing.
FAQs
What is small in marathi in Marathi?
लहान (lahāna) — small. Hindi speakers know it as छोटा.
How do you use लहान in a sentence?
लहान मुलगा खेळतो आहे. — The small boy is playing.
Is लहान the same as Hindi?
Not exactly — Hindi uses छोटा, while Marathi uses लहान. Marathi speakers understand the Hindi word, but the Marathi word sounds natural.