Marathi Language

Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It has a rich literary tradition dating back over a thousand years and uses the Devanagari script. Marathi features a diverse vocabulary influenced by Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, and other languages, reflecting Maharashtra’s historical trade and cultural exchanges. It is the mother tongue of around 83 million people and serves as a key mode of communication in education, media, and government within the region. Marathi's expressive syntax and phonetics make it a vibrant language that plays a vital role in cultural identity and regional pride.