Marathi · Nature & Environment
चंद्र
chandra
Moon
Beginnernoun
Definition
The bright object in the night sky; chandoba of children's songs.
Example
आज पौर्णिमेचा चंद्र आहे.
Tonight is a full moon.
Etymology
'चंद्र' (chandra) is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'moon', often associated with beauty and serenity in literature and cultural discussions.
How & Where It’s Used
'चंद्र' is used in both written and spoken forms across formal and informal contexts and is common in poetic and romantic settings.
Literary Heritage
The moon is a recurring theme in Marathi poetry, notably in works like 'Chandramukha' by renowned poet Namdeo Dhasal.