Marathi · Question Words
kay
What
Used to ask about things; kay re is the friendly Mumbai hello.
हे काय आहे?
What is this?
'काय' (kay) is a pronoun that finds its roots in the Sanskrit 'किम' (kim), often used to ask questions. Its evolution reflects the need for inquiry in everyday communication.
'काय' is widely used in both informal and formal Marathi to ask questions, specifically in conversational and written contexts.