Gujarati · Numbers & Time
કલાક
kalak
Hour
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of sixty minutes.
Example
હું રોજ એક કલાક ગુજરાતી શીખું છું.
I study Gujarati one hour every day.
Etymology
'કલાક' (kalak) originates from the Sanskrit term 'कला' (kalā), meaning 'time' or 'art'. This reflects its broader cultural significance in both timekeeping and artistic expressions.
How & Where It’s Used
'કલાક' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, especially in academic and scheduling discussions. It is recognized across all Gujarati-speaking areas.