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तास

tas

Hour

Beginnernoun

Definition

A period of sixty minutes.

Example

मी रोज एक तास मराठी शिकतो.

I study Marathi one hour every day.

Etymology

The word 'तास' (tas) originates from Sanskrit 'तास' (tāsa), referring to a specific period and has been preserved in modern Marathi language.

How & Where It’s Used

'तास' is primarily used in educational, formal writing, and daily contexts, recognized throughout Maharashtra, sometimes spelled differently in dialects.

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