Marathi · Question Words

कसा

kasa

How

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about manner; kasa aahes — how are you!

Example

हे कसं चालतं?

How does this work?

Etymology

'कसा' (kasa) comes from the Sanskrit 'कस्मिन्' (kasmin), implying 'how' or 'in what way'. This vocabulary has carried over into Marathi with its original meaning intact.

How & Where It’s Used

'कसा' is widely used in spoken Marathi and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts when seeking explanations.

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