Marathi · Question Words

का?

ka

Question particle

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Definition

At the end of a sentence, ka turns it into a yes/no question.

Example

तुम्ही मराठी बोलता का?

Do you speak Marathi?

Etymology

'का?' (ka) serves as a question particle used to elicit reasoning or motive and has Sanskrit origins. It forms an essential part of the Marathi inquiry toolkit.

How & Where It’s Used

In both spoken and written Marathi, 'का?' is popularly used in informal contexts to seek explanations, particularly in debates or discussions.

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