Marathi · Travel & Places

रेल्वे

relve

Train; railway

Beginnernoun

Definition

The railway; Mumbai's local trains are the city's lifeline.

Example

मुंबईची लोकल रेल्वे जीवनवाहिनी आहे.

Mumbai's local train is the city's lifeline.

Etymology

The word 'रेल्वे' (relve) is derived from the English term 'railway', adopted during colonial times and integrated into Marathi vocabulary.

How & Where It’s Used

Relve is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, particularly in transportation and travel contexts, widely recognized across Maharashtra.

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