Marathi · Numbers & Time

एक

ek

One

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number one.

Example

एक चहा द्या.

One tea, please.

Etymology

'एक' (ek) means 'One' and is a basic numeral in Marathi. Its origins can be traced to ancient Indo-Aryan languages, indicating count or singularity.

How & Where It’s Used

'एक' finds usage across both formal and informal contexts. It is frequently utilized in both spoken language and written texts, especially when counting or indicating a unit.

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