Marathi · Adjectives
मोठा
motha
Big; elder
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size; also means elder.
Example
ते मोठ्या घरात राहतात.
They live in a big house.
Etymology
'मोठा' (motha) comes from the Sanskrit 'महत्', meaning 'great' or 'large', and has been adopted in Marathi to describe size and relational seniority.
How & Where It’s Used
'मोठा' is used in both spoken and written Marathi across various contexts, including formal and informal registers, often to denote size or importance.