No exact match translations found for 'Godown' in bengali.
Word 'Godown' in Other Languages
- Godown in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Godown in Bengali বাংলা
- Godown in Bodo बड़ो
- Godown in Dogri डोगरी
- Godown in English
- Godown in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Godown in Hindi हिन्दी
- Godown in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Godown in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Godown in Konkani कोंकणी
- Godown in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Godown in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Godown in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Godown in Marathi मराठी
- Godown in Nepali नेपाली
- Godown in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Godown in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Godown in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Godown in Santali
- Godown in Sindhi سنڌي
- Godown in Tamil தமிழ்
- Godown in Telugu తెలుగు
- Godown in Urdu اُردُو
Godown
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈɡoʊ.daʊn/ (American English), /ˈɡəʊ.daʊn/ (British English)
Definitions
- A warehouse or storage facility, especially in South and Southeast Asia.
- A place where goods are stored before distribution.
Usage Examples
- The shipment was stored in the godown until further notice.
- Many businesses rent godowns to store their inventory.
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word "godão" or possibly from Tamil "kidangu" (கிடங்கு), meaning warehouse or storage house.
Synonyms
- Warehouse
- Storage facility
- Depot
Antonyms
- Open market
- Retail store
- Showroom
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Almacén | /al.maˈθen/ |
| French | Entrepôt | /ɑ̃.tʁə.po/ |
| German | Lagerhaus | /ˈlaːɡɐhaʊs/ |
| Hindi | गोदाम (Godaam) | /ɡoːdaːm/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 仓库 (Cāngkù) | /tsʰaŋ.kʰu/ |
| Japanese | 倉庫 (Sōko) | /soːko/ |
| Russian | склад (Sklad) | /sklat/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɡəʊ.daʊn/
- American English: /ˈɡoʊ.daʊn/
- Indian English: /ɡo.daʊn/
Historical Usage
During British colonial rule in India and Southeast Asia, the term "godown" was widely used for warehouses where imported and exported goods were stored.
Cultural Nuances
Commonly used in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, "godown" refers to a large storage place, whereas in Western countries, "warehouse" is the preferred term.
More Information
Godowns play a crucial role in trade and commerce, especially in South and Southeast Asia, where they store goods before distribution to retailers and markets.