marut: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowLiterary/Academic/Specialist (Mythology)
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What does “marut” mean?
In Hindu mythology: any of a group of storm gods, often attendants of Indra, associated with wind, rain, and thunder.
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Meaning and Definition
In Hindu mythology: any of a group of storm gods, often attendants of Indra, associated with wind, rain, and thunder.
Poetic or archaic term for a wind or a tempest; used in literary contexts to evoke a powerful, personified force of nature.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant regional differences in usage, as the word is extremely rare outside specific contexts like comparative mythology or translations of Hindu texts.
Connotations
Carries connotations of ancient myth, epic poetry, and non-Western religious traditions.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US English.
Grammar
How to Use “marut” in a Sentence
Proper noun (The Maruts are...)Poetic noun (A marut swept through...)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “marut” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- No verb form.
American English
- No verb form.
adverb
British English
- No adverb form.
American English
- No adverb form.
adjective
British English
- No established adjective form. Poetic: 'marut-like fury'.
American English
- No established adjective form. Poetic: 'marut-like winds'.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in religious studies, comparative mythology, and Indology. Example: 'The Vedic Maruts are frequently mentioned in the Rigveda.'
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Used as a specific term in the study of Hinduism and Indian mythology.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “marut”
- Using it as a common noun in general English (incorrect: 'The marut blew the leaves').
- Mispronouncing it to rhyme with 'strut' in American English (correct: MAH-rət).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an extremely rare word, borrowed from Sanskrit and used almost exclusively in academic or literary contexts related to Indian mythology.
Only in very poetic or self-consciously literary writing. In everyday language, it would be confusing and inappropriate.
In British English, it is /ˈmʌrʊt/ (MUH-root). In American English, it is commonly /ˈmɑːrət/ (MAH-rət).
The singular is 'Marut' (often capitalized). The plural is 'Maruts'. As a poetic common noun, it is typically used in the singular.
In Hindu mythology: any of a group of storm gods, often attendants of Indra, associated with wind, rain, and thunder.
Marut is usually literary/academic/specialist (mythology) in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None. Too specialized for idiomatic use.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'MARUT' is a 'MAssive RUT' carved in the earth by a storm god's chariot.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE STORM IS A DEIFIED PERSON / THE WIND IS A DIVINE WARRIOR
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the word 'Marut' be most appropriately used?