Gujarati · Numbers & Time
વર્ષ
varsh
Year
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of twelve months; the Gujarati new year follows Diwali.
Example
નૂતન વર્ષાભિનંદન!
Happy New Year!
Etymology
'વર્ષ' (varsh) comes from the Sanskrit word 'वर्ष' (varṣa), meaning 'year', which has sustained its importance in calendrical and chronological contexts for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'વર્ષ' is extensively used in both spoken and written forms, especially in discussions involving age, historical events, and timelines across Gujarati communities.