Urdu · Daily Life

گھڑی

ghari

Clock; watch

Beginnernoun

Definition

A device that shows the time.

Example

سالگرہ پر گھڑی ملی۔

I got a watch for my birthday.

Etymology

'گھڑی' (ghari) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'घड़ी' (ghadi), which means 'clock' or 'watch.' This term's transition into Urdu reflects the cultural developments over centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

Typically used in casual spoken language as well as in written forms, particularly when discussing time management in everyday life.

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