Sanskrit · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art

Kahaani

कहानी

said ka-haa-nee

also written: Kahani

Meaning

A story or narrative.

Usage & notes

The plain word for story, the everyday counterpart to the grander daastaan and afsaana.

Related words

A tale, story or short story; figuratively, a fiction or fanciful account.

An epic romance or long prose tale of adventure and marvels.