What is the meaning of "के"?
What is the meaning of "के" in the following sentence?

तुम-सा आदमी इस काम के लायक़ है।

Why oblique case "के" was used instead of "का"?

Question

What is the meaning of "के"?
What is the meaning of "के" in the following sentence?

तुम-सा आदमी इस काम के लायक़ है।

Why oblique case "के" was used instead of "का"?

Answer

It indicates 'for' in this sentence- the sentence translates to - A man like you is suitable for this work. The letter you have identified is the preposition that links "is suitable" and 'this work".