Marathi · Daily Life
पलंग
palang
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Example
मी मध्यरात्रीपूर्वी पलंगावर जातो.
I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
The term 'पलंग' (palang) originates from the Sanskrit 'पलङ्ग' (palaṅga), which has historically referred to a bed or resting place, illustrating its longstanding usage in Indian culture.
How & Where It’s Used
पलंग is used in both spoken and written Marathi, usually in informal contexts. It is understood universally across Maharashtra with little regional differentiation.