Marathi · Nature & Environment
डोंगर
dongar
Mountain; hill
Beginnernoun
Definition
A mountain; the Sahyadri hills carry Shivaji's forts.
Example
सह्याद्रीचे डोंगर गडकिल्ल्यांनी भरले आहेत.
The Sahyadri hills are full of forts.
Etymology
The word 'डोंगर' (dongar) is derived from the Sanskrit 'दुंगर' (dungara), meaning hill or mountain. It reflects the influence of both geographical features and local dialects in its evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both informal and formal settings, 'डोंगर' is prevalent in spoken Marathi and literary forms, particularly in scriptural and poetic contexts, across Maharashtra.
Literary Heritage
Notable in folk songs and poems celebrating the beauty of nature, particularly in the romantic poetry of saints like Sant Tukaram.