Gujarati · Daily Life
ghadiyal
Clock; watch
A device that shows the time.
જન્મદિવસે ઘડિયાળ મળી.
I got a watch for my birthday.
'ઘડિયાળ' (ghadiyal) derives from the Sanskrit term 'घडिअउं' (ghaḍiāuṃ), which means a timekeeper or clock, showcasing the evolution of timekeeping devices.
'ઘડિયાળ' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, primarily when referencing timekeeping devices in Gujarati households. It is commonly used across all regions.