Marathi · Question Words
कसा
kasa
How
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about manner; kasa aahes — how are you!
Example
हे कसं चालतं?
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Etymology
'कसा' (kasa) comes from the Sanskrit 'कस्मिन्' (kasmin), implying 'how' or 'in what way'. This vocabulary has carried over into Marathi with its original meaning intact.
How & Where It’s Used
'कसा' is widely used in spoken Marathi and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts when seeking explanations.