Marathi · Greetings & Phrases
हो
ho
Yes
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
An affirmative answer.
Example
तू विद्यार्थी आहेस का? — हो.
Are you a student? — Yes.
Etymology
'हो' (ho) translates to 'Yes' and is an affirmative expression in Marathi. Its origin lies in the ancient Indo-Aryan languages as a basic affirmatory response.
How & Where It’s Used
'हो' is widely used in both informal and formal contexts, spanning daily conversations to formal agreements. It is prevalent in spoken Marathi.