This is the 3rd most frequent Marathi word.
य
The Marathi word "य" means "this" or "he" depending on the context.
Here, 'य' is used as a demonstrative adjective describing 'ठिकाणी' (place), indicating specificity to the location referred to as 'this place.'
मी य ठिकाणी पहिल्यांदा आलो.
I came to this place for the first time.
In this usage, 'य' serves as a demonstrative pronoun in the plural form, referencing 'लोकांबद्दल' (about the people), identifying the particular group of people being discussed.
य लोकांबद्दल मला खूप आदर आहे.
I have great respect for these people.
In this sentence, 'य' is used as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this.' It is used to specify the object being talked about, in this case, 'घर' (house).