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Where does “साळ” come from?

साळ (Old Marathi) comes from Maharastri Prakrit 𑀲𑀸𑀮𑀸, from Sanskrit शाला, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel-eh₂, from Proto-Indo-European ḱel- — to cover; to incline.

Ancestry of “साळ”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Maharastri Prakrit𑀲𑀸𑀮𑀸—
2Sanskritशालाa house, mansion, building, hall, large room,...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanḱel-eh₂—
4Proto-Indo-Europeanḱel-to cover; to incline

Words derived from “साळ”

  • chawl
  • चाळ
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