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ঘড়ি

ghori

Clock; watch

Beginnernoun

Definition

A device that shows the time.

Example

জন্মদিনে ঘড়ি পেয়েছি।

I got a watch for my birthday.

Etymology

'ঘড়ি' (ghori) comes from the Sanskrit word 'घड़ी' (ghaḍī), meaning 'a timepiece.' The term reflects advancements in timekeeping and its cultural significance.

How & Where It’s Used

'ঘড়ি' is used in both informal and formal contexts in discussions about time, appearing frequently in everyday conversations and written texts.

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