Marathi · Work & Business
सहकारी
sahakari
Colleague
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person you work with; Maharashtra also pioneered sahakari co-ops.
Example
माझे सहकारी चांगले आहेत.
My colleagues are nice.
Etymology
The term 'सहकारी' (sahakari) comes from the root 'सहकार' (sahakār), meaning 'to cooperate' in Sanskrit. Its usage denotes partnership in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'सहकारी' is frequently used in formal contexts to refer to colleagues, especially in professional settings. It appears in both spoken and written forms.