What does gada mean in English?

"Gada" doesn't have a direct translation in English, but it depends on the context. It could refer to several things, including:

1. "Year" in some languages:

* Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam: "Gada" means "year".

* Odia: "Gada" can mean "year" but is more commonly used for "times" or "period".

2. A weapon in Hinduism:

* Gada: A mace or club, often associated with the Hindu god Hanuman.

3. A type of musical instrument:

* Gada (tambourine): A tambourine used in traditional Indian music.

4. A surname:

* Gada: A surname found in some parts of India.

To understand the meaning of "gada", you need to consider the context it's used in.

For example:

* "The new year is coming." (meaning "year" - साल, വർഷം, ವರ್ಷ, வருடம், વર્ષ, etc.)

* "Hanuman wields a gada." (meaning the weapon)

* "He plays the gada." (meaning the musical instrument)

* "Mr. Gada is our new neighbour." (meaning the surname)