Marathi · Numbers & Time
चार
char
Four
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number four.
Example
गाडीला चार चाकं असतात.
A car has four wheels.
Etymology
The word 'चार' (char) derives from the Proto-Indo-Aryan *cāra, related to cognates in Indo-European languages. It has retained its phonetic form and meaning throughout Marathi's development.
How & Where It’s Used
'चार' is used across both spoken and written forms of Marathi, in formal settings such as academic works and everyday conversations. This term is commonly accepted throughout the Marathi-speaking regions.