No. 389 in Marathi
शकण
The Marathi word "शकण" means "ability" or "capability" in English.
In a sentence
तो हे काम शकतो.
He can do this work.
Here, 'शकतो' illustrates ability.
तुम्ही उद्या भेटू शकता का?
Can you meet tomorrow?
In this sentence, 'शकता' is used to inquire about possibility or availability.
मी आज वेळेत येऊ शकले नाही.
I couldn’t come on time today.
This usage of 'शकले नाही' indicates an inability or failure in the past.
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