Marathi · Common Verbs
खाणे
khane
To eat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To put food in your mouth; jevan kela ka — have you eaten?
Example
जेवण झालं का?
Have you eaten?
Etymology
The term 'खाणे' (khane) is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian root *khād-, which signifies 'to eat', and shares similarities with its counterparts in related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'खाणे' is frequently used in both spoken and written forms, commonly in informal conversations. It reflects basic human activity and appears widely across various social contexts.