Precious Meaning In Marathi: Definition, Examples & Synonyms

Precious is an English adjective used for something that is very valuable, greatly loved, highly important, or difficult to replace.

Precious Meaning In Marathi can be expressed as:

मौल्यवान — Maulyavan
अमूल्य — Amulya
अनमोल — Anmol
कीमती — Kimti
बहुमोल — Bahumol
In an emotional context: प्रिय, लाडका/लाडकी, or जिव्हाळ्याचा/जिव्हाळ्याची

The exact Marathi word depends on the context. For example, precious stone means मौल्यवान रत्न, while my precious child may naturally be expressed as माझे लाडके मूल or माझे अनमोल मूल.

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Quick Stats: Precious

Feature	Details
Word	Landmark
Part of Speech	Noun (also used as adjective)
Pronunciation	/ˈlændmɑːrk/
IPA	/ˈlænd.mɑːrk/
Marathi Meaning	खूण (Khun) / ओळखण्याजोगी जागा (Olakhanyajogi Jaga)
Roman Transliteration	Khun / Olakhanyajogi Jaga
Hindi Meaning	पहचान का निशान (Pahchaan ka Nishaan)
Root Word	Old English: land + mearc (boundary mark)
Related Forms	Landmark (adj.) — as in landmark ruling; Landmarks (plural)
Synonyms	Marker, monument, reference point, milestone
Antonyms	Anonymous spot, obscure location

Precious Meaning in Marathi

English Word	Marathi Meaning	Roman Marathi
Precious	मौल्यवान	Maulyavan
Precious	अमूल्य	Amulya
Precious	अनमोल	Anmol
Precious	बहुमोल	Bahumol
Precious	कीमती	Kimti
Precious (emotional)	प्रिय / लाडका	Priya / Ladka

Simple Meaning

Precious = मौल्यवान / अमूल्य / अनमोल

When precious refers to money, rarity, or material value, मौल्यवान or बहुमोल is appropriate.

When it refers to something that is deeply valued and cannot easily be replaced, अमूल्य or अनमोल is often more natural.

When it describes a person who is dearly loved, Marathi may use प्रिय, लाडका, लाडकी, or an expression such as अनमोल व्यक्ती depending on the sentence.

Precious Meaning in English

The word precious generally describes something that has great monetary, personal, emotional, or practical value.

For example:

A diamond can be precious because it has high material value.
A family photograph can be precious because it has sentimental value.
Time is precious because it is limited and cannot be recovered once it has passed.
A loved one can be called precious as an expression of affection.

Thus, precious does not always mean “expensive.” Something can be precious because of its emotional importance, even if it has little or no monetary value.

Pronunciation of Precious

Precious is pronounced approximately as:

PRESH-us

IPA: /ˈprɛʃəs/

It has two syllables: precious → presh-us.

Part of Speech

Precious is primarily an adjective.

It describes a person, object, quality, experience, or thing that is highly valued.

Examples

This ring is precious to me.
Time is precious.
She gave me a precious gift.
These memories are precious.

The noun preciousness exists, although it is much less common in ordinary conversation.

Contextual Meanings of Precious

The Marathi translation of precious changes according to how it is used.

1. Precious = मौल्यवान

When something has significant material or financial value:

English: This is a precious stone.
Marathi: हे एक मौल्यवान रत्न आहे.
Hindi: यह एक कीमती रत्न है.

Here, मौल्यवान is a natural Marathi equivalent.

2. Precious = अमूल्य

When something is extremely valuable in a way that cannot easily be measured in money:

English: Her advice was precious to me.
Marathi: तिचा सल्ला माझ्यासाठी अमूल्य होता.
Hindi: उसकी सलाह मेरे लिए अमूल्य थी.

3. Precious = अनमोल

When emphasizing that something or someone is extremely valuable or irreplaceable:

English: Family is precious to me.
Marathi: माझ्यासाठी कुटुंब अनमोल आहे.
Hindi: मेरे लिए परिवार अनमोल है.

4. Precious = प्रिय / लाडका

When precious expresses affection toward a person:

English: My precious daughter
Marathi: माझी लाडकी मुलगी
Hindi: मेरी प्यारी बेटी

A literal translation as मौल्यवान मुलगी would sound unnatural in this emotional context.

Precious Meaning In Marathi With Example

Here are natural examples showing different uses of precious:

English Sentence	Marathi Translation
This necklace is precious to me.	हा हार माझ्यासाठी मौल्यवान आहे.
Time is precious.	वेळ मौल्यवान आहे.
These memories are precious to us.	या आठवणी आमच्यासाठी अनमोल आहेत.
She gave me a precious gift.	तिने मला एक मौल्यवान भेट दिली.
Your friendship is precious to me.	तुझी मैत्री माझ्यासाठी अनमोल आहे.
Every moment with my family is precious.	माझ्या कुटुंबासोबतचा प्रत्येक क्षण अनमोल आहे.

Common Expressions With Precious

Time Is Precious Meaning In Marathi

Time is precious means that time is extremely valuable and should not be wasted.

Marathi: वेळ मौल्यवान आहे.
Natural expression: वेळ खूप अनमोल आहे.

Example:
Time is precious, so use it wisely.
वेळ मौल्यवान आहे, त्यामुळे त्याचा योग्य उपयोग करा.

Life Is Precious Meaning In Marathi

Life is precious means that human life has great value and should be respected and protected.

Marathi: जीवन अनमोल आहे.
Another natural expression: आयुष्य मौल्यवान आहे.

Example:
Life is precious, so we should value every moment.
जीवन अनमोल आहे, म्हणून आपण प्रत्येक क्षणाची किंमत जाणली पाहिजे.

Be Careful, Life Is Precious Meaning In Marathi

This expression is generally used to remind someone to stay safe.

Marathi: सावध राहा, जीवन अनमोल आहे.

A more conversational version is:

जपून राहा, आयुष्य अनमोल आहे.

You Are Precious Meaning In Marathi

You are precious is an affectionate statement meaning that someone is deeply valued or loved.

Possible Marathi expressions include:

तू माझ्यासाठी अनमोल आहेस.
तू माझ्यासाठी खूप खास आहेस.

The second expression, खूप खास, is often more natural in casual conversation.

My Precious Meaning In Marathi

My precious is an affectionate expression meaning someone or something that I value deeply.

Depending on context:

माझी अनमोल व्यक्ती — My precious person
माझी अनमोल गोष्ट — My precious thing
माझा/माझी लाडका/लाडकी — My dear one

In casual personal communication, the exact Marathi expression should match the relationship and the thing being described.

Happy Birthday, My Precious Meaning In Marathi

A natural Marathi rendering is:

वाढदिवसाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा, माझ्या अनमोल व्यक्ती!

For someone close, a more natural conversational version may be:

वाढदिवसाच्या खूप शुभेच्छा, माझ्या खास व्यक्ती!

Some Bonds Are Precious Meaning In Marathi

Some bonds are precious means that certain relationships have exceptional emotional value.

Marathi: काही नाती अनमोल असतात.

This is a natural and concise Marathi expression.

Precious Forever Meaning In Marathi

Precious forever is not a fixed English expression with one exact Marathi translation. It generally conveys the idea that someone or something will remain deeply valued forever.

Possible Marathi expressions include:

कायमचे अनमोल
or, depending on context,
कायम मनापासून जपलेले

For example:

These memories will be precious forever.
या आठवणी कायम अनमोल राहतील.

Private Is Precious Meaning In Marathi

Private is precious is not a standard fixed English expression. If it is being used to express the value of privacy, the intended meaning is closer to:

गोपनीयता मौल्यवान आहे.
or
खाजगीपणा जपणे महत्त्वाचे आहे.

If the original phrase is actually intended to be “Privacy is precious,” then गोपनीयता मौल्यवान आहे is a suitable translation.

Most Precious Meaning In Marathi

Most precious means the most highly valued, loved, or important.

Possible Marathi translations:

सर्वात मौल्यवान
सर्वांत अनमोल
सर्वात प्रिय — when referring to a person or emotional attachment

Example

You are my most precious friend.
तू माझा सर्वांत अनमोल मित्र आहेस.

Semi-Precious Meaning In Marathi

Semi-precious traditionally refers to gemstones that are classified separately from traditionally recognized precious stones.

Marathi: अर्ध-मौल्यवान

For example:

semi-precious stones → अर्ध-मौल्यवान रत्ने

The expression semi-precious is commonly encountered in descriptions of gemstones, although gemstone classification can be more nuanced than simply dividing stones into “precious” and “semi-precious.”

Precious Stones Meaning

Precious stones refers traditionally to highly valued gemstones, particularly diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald.

Marathi: मौल्यवान रत्ने

Hindi: कीमती रत्न

Example:

Diamonds and rubies are traditionally described as precious stones.
हिऱ्यांना आणि माणकांना पारंपरिकरित्या मौल्यवान रत्ने म्हटले जाते.

Precious Metals Meaning

Precious metals are metals valued for their rarity, economic value, and other properties. Common examples include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

Marathi: मौल्यवान धातू

Hindi: कीमती धातुएँ

Example:

Gold and silver are precious metals.
सोने आणि चांदी हे मौल्यवान धातू आहेत.

Precious Synonyms

The best synonym depends on the context.

For material value

Valuable
Costly
Expensive
High-priced
Rare

For emotional value

Dear
Cherished
Beloved
Treasured
Loved
Irreplaceable

Marathi equivalents

मौल्यवान
अमूल्य
अनमोल
बहुमोल
कीमती
प्रिय
जिव्हाळ्याचा / जिव्हाळ्याची

These words are not interchangeable in every sentence. For example, अमूल्य works particularly well for something whose value cannot easily be measured, while प्रिय is more appropriate when the meaning is emotional affection toward a person.

Precious Antonyms

Depending on the intended sense, possible opposites include:

Worthless — मूल्यहीन / कवडीमोल
Valueless — मूल्य नसलेले
Cheap — स्वस्त
Unimportant — महत्त्वहीन

Cheap is not always a true antonym of precious, because something can be inexpensive but emotionally precious.

Precious vs Valuable vs Expensive

These words are related but have different meanings.

Word	Main Sense	Marathi
Precious	Highly valued or dearly loved	मौल्यवान / अनमोल
Valuable	Having considerable value or usefulness	मूल्यवान / मौल्यवान
Expensive	Costs a lot of money	महाग / महागडा

For example, an old family photograph may be precious without being expensive.

Other Indian Language Meanings

The following translations are useful for basic reference:

Language	Meaning of Precious
Hindi	कीमती, बहुमूल्य, अमूल्य, अनमोल
Tamil	விலைமதிப்புமிக்க
Telugu	విలువైన
Gujarati	કિંમતી, મૂલ્યવાન
Punjabi	ਕੀਮਤੀ, ਅਨਮੋਲ
Kannada	ಅಮೂಲ್ಯ, ಬೆಲೆಬಾಳುವ
Malayalam	വിലയേറിയ, അമൂല്യമായ

The most appropriate translation can vary according to whether precious refers to monetary value, rarity, importance, or affection.

Common Mistakes When Using Precious

1. Assuming precious always means expensive

This is incorrect. Precious can refer to emotional or personal value.

Correct idea:
“My grandmother’s letters are precious to me.”

The letters may not have monetary value, but they can have great sentimental value.

2. Translating every use as मौल्यवान

मौल्यवान is an excellent translation in many contexts, but it is not suitable for every emotional use.

For example:

You are precious to me.

A natural Marathi translation is:

तू माझ्यासाठी अनमोल आहेस.

rather than a literal-sounding expression based only on material value.

3. Confusing precious with pricey

Pricey means expensive or costly. Precious can mean valuable, rare, cherished, or deeply loved.

Conclusion

Precious Meaning In Marathi is primarily मौल्यवान, अमूल्य, अनमोल, बहुमोल, or कीमती. The right Marathi expression depends on what is being described.

For material value, use मौल्यवान or कीमती. For something deeply valuable or irreplaceable, अमूल्य or अनमोल is often appropriate. When precious expresses affection toward a person, words such as प्रिय, लाडका/लाडकी, or अनमोल may sound more natural.

For expressions such as Time is precious, Life is precious, You are precious, and Some bonds are precious, understanding the context is essential because the word conveys more than simply a high monetary price.

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is Precious Meaning In Marathi?

Precious means मौल्यवान, अमूल्य, अनमोल, बहुमोल in Marathi. In an emotional context, it can also mean प्रिय or लाडका/लाडकी.

What is the Marathi meaning of “My precious”?

My precious can be expressed as माझी अनमोल व्यक्ती, माझा/माझी लाडका/लाडकी, or another affectionate expression depending on the context.

What does “You are precious” mean in Marathi?

You are precious can naturally be translated as तू माझ्यासाठी अनमोल आहेस or तू माझ्यासाठी खूप खास आहेस.

What does “Time is precious” mean in Marathi?

Time is precious means वेळ मौल्यवान आहे or वेळ अनमोल आहे. It emphasizes that time has great value and should not be wasted.

What is “Life is precious” in Marathi?

Life is precious can be translated as जीवन अनमोल आहे or आयुष्य मौल्यवान आहे.

What is the meaning of “precious stones” in Marathi?

Precious stones means मौल्यवान रत्ने in Marathi. The expression traditionally refers to highly valued gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds.

What is the difference between precious and valuable?

Both words describe something that has value. Precious often carries a stronger sense of rarity, importance, or emotional attachment, while valuable generally refers to monetary, practical, or general value.

What are the common Marathi synonyms for precious?

Common Marathi equivalents include मौल्यवान, अमूल्य, अनमोल, बहुमोल, कीमती, प्रिय, and जिव्हाळ्याचा/जिव्हाळ्याची, depending on the context.

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