This is the 511th most frequent Marathi word.
the
In Marathi, "the" (थे) means "were."
The word 'the' is used to specify a particular noun that is known to the speakers.
सिंह हा जंगलाचा राजा आहे.
The lion is the king of the jungle.
The word 'the' is used to refer to a specific subject known in the context.
मुलगी पुस्तक वाचत आहे.
The girl is reading a book.
The word 'the' indicates a definite article pointing out a specific entity.