Gujarati · Daily Life
રસોડું
rasodu
Kitchen
Beginnernoun
Definition
The room where food is prepared.
Example
મમ્મી રસોડામાં છે.
Mom is in the kitchen.
Etymology
'રસોડું' (rasodu) comes from the Sanskrit root 'रस' (rasa), meaning essence or taste, indicating the place where food is prepared. It has evolved in Gujarati to represent the kitchen, a central part of household life.
How & Where It’s Used
'રસોડું' is used in both spoken and written contexts, often in informal settings at home, though it can also appear in formal documents related to home design. It is universally understood across Gujarati-speaking regions.