Marathi · Nature & Environment
आकाश
aakash
Sky
Beginnernoun
Definition
The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.
Example
आकाश निळंशार आहे.
The sky is deep blue.
Etymology
'आकाश' (aakash) is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'sky', reflecting the vastness and infinity associated with the heavens in Indian philosophy.
How & Where It’s Used
'आकाश' is used informally and formally, often in literary and poetic expressions as well as in discussions about the environment.
Literary Heritage
The concept of 'आकाश' is prevalent in Marathi literature, notably in poems describing nature and spiritual aspirations like in works of Kusumagraj.