Bengali · Daily Life
ঘড়ি
ghori
Clock; watch
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that shows the time.
Example
জন্মদিনে ঘড়ি পেয়েছি।
I got a watch for my birthday.
Etymology
'ঘড়ি' (ghori) comes from the Sanskrit word 'घड़ी' (ghaḍī), meaning 'a timepiece.' The term reflects advancements in timekeeping and its cultural significance.
How & Where It’s Used
'ঘড়ি' is used in both informal and formal contexts in discussions about time, appearing frequently in everyday conversations and written texts.