प्रेम

Definition

Deep love and affection.

Example

Etymology

'प्रेम' (prem) comes from the ancient Sanskrit 'प्रेम' (prema), which signifies love or affection. It has kept a similar connotation through its transition into Marathi.

How & Where It’s Used

'प्रेम' is a versatile term employed in both spoken and written Marathi, applicable in formal expressions (like love letters) and casual dialogues, universally understood across cultures.

Literary Heritage

A central theme in numerous Marathi novels, poems, and songs, often celebrated in expressions of romantic or familial love.

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