Marathi · Daily Life
किल्ली
killi
Key
Beginnernoun
Definition
A metal object used to open locks.
Example
माझी किल्ली सापडत नाही.
I cannot find my key.
Etymology
The term 'किल्ली' (killi) is rooted in the Sanskrit 'कील' (kīla), which refers to a key or lock mechanism, adapted gradually into Marathi for common usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'किल्ली' is used informally both in spoken exchange and writing, and is universally recognized across Maharashtra despite various dialects.