Gujarati · Nature & Environment
આકાશ
aakash
Sky
Beginnernoun
Definition
The space above the earth — filled with kites every Uttarayan!
Example
ઉત્તરાયણે આકાશ પતંગોથી ભરાય છે.
At Uttarayan the sky fills with kites.
Etymology
The word 'આકાશ' (aakash) is derived from Sanskrit 'आकाश' (ākāśa), which means 'sky'. It represents a deep-rooted concept of space in Indian thought and philosophy.
How & Where It’s Used
'Aakash' is employed in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about nature, spirituality, and geography in literature and education.
Literary Heritage
Appears in various forms of Gujarati poetry and spiritual texts, symbolizing vastness and freedom.