Gujarati · Numbers & Time
અઠવાડિયું
athvadiyu
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
આવતા અઠવાડિયે હું સુરત જઈશ.
Next week I am going to Surat.
Etymology
'અઠવાડિયું' (athvadiyu) derives from the Sanskrit 'अठवाडिक' (aṭhavadika), referring to a seven-day period. Its formation indicates a direct correlation to the week concept in ancient cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'અઠવાડિયું' is used in both spoken and written Gujarati to discuss time periods; it is commonly found in conversations about schedules and plans.