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पिशवी

pishvi

Bag

Beginnernoun

Definition

A container with handles for carrying things.

Example

माझी पिशवी खूप जड आहे.

My bag is very heavy.

Etymology

The word 'पिशवी' (pishvi) is derived from the Arabic 'بَحَثَ' (baḥat) meaning to carry, which transitioned into Marathi to denote bags or satchels.

How & Where It’s Used

'पिशवी' is used in everyday speech, often informally, common across different regions of Maharashtra in both spoken and written forms.

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