Marathi · Food & Drink
नाश्ता
nashta
Breakfast
Beginnernoun
Definition
The morning meal — poha, upma, misal pav!
Example
नाश्ता झाला का?
Have you had breakfast?
Etymology
The word 'नाश्ता' (nashta) comes from the Sanskrit 'नाश' (nāśa), referring to a light meal or snack. It has evolved into a common term for breakfast in Marathi.
How & Where It’s Used
Nashta is used in informal conversations about meals and is frequently found in breakfast menus and culinary literature, particularly in Marathi homes.