Marathi · Emotions & Feelings
काळजी
kalji
Worry; care
Beginnernoun
Definition
Anxiety — but kalji ghya also means take care!
Example
काळजी करू नकोस, सगळं ठीक होईल.
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
Etymology
'काळजी' (kalji) derives from the Sanskrit word 'कालयति' (kālayati), meaning to care or to worry. This term has evolved in Marathi to encompass the emotions related to concern and care for others.
How & Where It’s Used
'काळजी' is prevalent in both formal and informal settings, often used in everyday conversations and discussions regarding personal relationships. It is commonly understood across all dialects of Marathi.
Literary Heritage
Cited in various literary works, including novels and poems, as an expression of human relationships and responsibilities.