Hindi · Work & Business

दफ़्तर

daftar

Office

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

A room or building where people work at desks.

Example

मैं नौ बजे दफ़्तर पहुँचता हूँ।

I reach the office at nine.

Etymology

'दफ़्तर' (daftar) is derived from Persian 'daftar', meaning office or ledger. The term has been integrated into the Hindi language and is prevalent in workplace contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'दफ़्तर' is predominantly used in formal contexts to refer to an office. It is common in written communications and formal discussions.

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