Khatem, Khātēṃ, Khāteṃ: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Khatem means something in Marathi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

khātēṃ (खातें).—n An account (with an individual or of the outlay upon any concern or business) as appearing upon or as drawn and framed from the daybook: also the paper or leger exhibiting such distinct account. 2 fig. The range or reach, the sphere or compass (of rule, sway, government, inclusion, comprehension). Ex. killyācē khātyānta mulūka āhē; hā gāṃva mumbaīkhātyākhālīṃ mōḍatō. 3 Province; proper office or business: also department; particular sphere of labor or work: as bigārakhātēṃ, khairātakhātēṃ, kharcakhātēṃ; also gāṃvakhātēṃ or mulakīkhātēṃ Civil department; laśakarīkhātēṃ Military department; paimāśakhātēṃ Survey-department; nyāyakhātaṃ Judicial department. 4 The cord or tape which encircles a piece of kinkhap () or other silk cloth.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

khātēṃ (खातें).—n Department. An account. The range; province.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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