Gujarati · Body & Health
દવા
dava
Medicine
Beginnernoun
Definition
Something you take to treat an illness.
Example
જમ્યા પછી દવા લો.
Take the medicine after meals.
Etymology
'દવા' (dava) originates from the Persian term 'دوا' (davā), which means medicine. The term has been adopted in Gujarati, retaining its meaning across cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in healthcare discussions. It is prevalent in spoken language and commonly appears in written materials related to health.