Gujarati · Daily Life

ઘડિયાળ

ghadiyal

Clock; watch

Beginnernoun

Definition

A device that shows the time.

Example

જન્મદિવસે ઘડિયાળ મળી.

I got a watch for my birthday.

Etymology

'ઘડિયાળ' (ghadiyal) derives from the Sanskrit term 'घडिअउं' (ghaḍiāuṃ), which means a timekeeper or clock, showcasing the evolution of timekeeping devices.

How & Where It’s Used

'ઘડિયાળ' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, primarily when referencing timekeeping devices in Gujarati households. It is commonly used across all regions.

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