दरवाज़ा
darwāzā
/d̪ərˈʋaː.zɑː/
Definition
A door or gate — the movable barrier used to open or close the entrance to a room, building, or space.
Example
कृपया दरवाज़ा बंद कर दो।
Show translation
Please close the door.
Etymology
From Persian دروازه (darwāza), meaning "door" or "gate." Persian was the prestige language of the Mughal court, and many everyday architectural and household terms in Hindi — including दरवाज़ा — entered the language during that era. The Persian root derives from dar (door, entry) + wāza (open, wide).
Cultural note
In Indian culture, the threshold (दहलीज़, dahlīz) just inside the doorway holds special significance — guests are welcomed warmly at the door, and many households mark the doorframe with religious symbols or a toran (decorative hanging) for auspiciousness. The phrase "दरवाज़ा खुला है" ("the door is open") is commonly used figuratively to mean someone is always welcome.