This is the 28th most frequent Marathi word.
कम
"कम" in Marathi means "less" or "reduced."
The word "कम" is used here as an adjective describing the amount, meaning 'less'.
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 "कमी" is used as a verb imperative form instructing to reduce or lessen something.
या कामासाठी लागणारा खर्च कमी करा.
Reduce the expenses needed for this work.
The word "कमतरता" is derived from the root "कम" and used as a noun meaning 'lack or deficiency'.