Marathi · Common Verbs

खाणे

khane

To eat

Beginnerverb

Definition

To put food in your mouth; jevan kela ka — have you eaten?

Example

जेवण झालं का?

Have you eaten?

Etymology

The term 'खाणे' (khane) is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian root *khād-, which signifies 'to eat', and shares similarities with its counterparts in related languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'खाणे' is frequently used in both spoken and written forms, commonly in informal conversations. It reflects basic human activity and appears widely across various social contexts.

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