Gujarati · Family & People
મિત્ર
mitra
Friend
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person you know well and like; dost is also common.
Example
તે મારો ખાસ મિત્ર છે.
He is my close friend.
Etymology
'મિત્ર' (mitra) originates from the Sanskrit 'मित्र' (mitra), meaning friend. It denotes companionship and social bonds.
How & Where It’s Used
'મિત્ર' is used in formal and informal settings, commonly among peers and friends, in both spoken and written forms.
Literary Heritage
In Gujarati poetry and songs, 'મિત્ર' is often celebrated in expressions of friendship.