No. 28 in Marathi
कम
"कम" in Marathi means "less" or "reduced."
In a sentence
त्याने परीक्षेत चांगले गुण मिळवले तरीसुद्धा त्याचा आत्मविश्वास थोडा कम होता.
Even though he scored good marks in the exam, his confidence was slightly less.
The word "कम" is used here as an adjective describing the amount, meaning 'less'.
या कामासाठी लागणारा खर्च कमी करा.
Reduce the expenses needed for this work.
The word "कमी" is used as a verb imperative form instructing to reduce or lessen something.
तुझ्या मेहनतीत काही कमतरता नाही.
There is no lack in your hard work.
The word "कमतरता" is derived from the root "कम" and used as a noun meaning 'lack or deficiency'.
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