Gujarati · Daily Life
ghar
House; home
A building where people live, or your home.
હું છ વાગ્યે ઘરે આવું છું.
I come home at six.
The term 'ઘર' (ghar) is derived from Old Indo-Aryan roots, and it closely relates to words in other Indo-European languages referring to shelter or dwelling. Historically, it has evolved to encompass the meaning of not just a physical structure but also the emotional concept of home.
'ઘર' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across all Gujarati-speaking regions. It is primarily used in informal contexts when referring to one's home, but can be used in formal contexts as well, such as real estate discussions.