This is the 17th most frequent Marathi word.
अन
The Marathi word "अन" means "a prefix denoting negation or absence."
Here, 'अन' is used as a conjunction equivalent to 'and' in English, connecting two related entities.
शिक्षक अन् विद्यार्थी हे शाळेचे मुख्य घटक आहेत.
Teachers and students are the main components of a school.
In this context, 'अन' is used as an interjection or exclamation, adding emphasis to the remark.
कसला अन काय योगायोग!
What a coincidence indeed!
Here, 'अन' is again used as a conjunction similar to 'and', indicating a list or combination of items.