Gujarati · Travel & Places
સ્ટેશન
steshan
Station
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where trains stop for passengers.
Example
સ્ટેશન બજાર પાસે છે.
The station is near the market.
Etymology
The term 'સ્ટેશન' (steshan) comes from the English word 'station', which has origins in the Latin 'stationem', meaning 'to stand'. This borrowing occurred during the British colonial period when railways were established in India.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written Gujarati, 'steshan' is commonly employed in urban settings and in travel-related contexts. It is mostly informal but can also appear in formal transportation infrastructure discussions.