Architecture Glossary

Architecture: Bhawan nirman bidha
Architectural arts: Bhawan nirman kala
Architect: Ghar aadi ko naksa banaune manche
Building: Ghar/ bhawan
Builder: Ghar banaune manche
Town: Sahar
Village: Gau
Farm: Kheti/ bari
Roof: Chana
Room: Kotha
Bedroom: Sayan kachya
Kitchen: Bhansa kotha
Living room: Baithak
Bathroom: Ssananghar
Corridor: Bardali
Wall: Bhitta
Floor: Bhuie
Door: Dhoka
Doorway: Dailo
Alcove: Burja
Beam: Tewa
Tiles: Jhigati
Ceiling: Chat ko bhitri bhag
Palace: Durbhar or Mahal
Fortress/castle: Killa
Well: Inar
Artificial lake: Pokhari
Conservation: Samrakchyan
Period (of architecture): Yug

Related urban context terms:
Road: Marga
Square: Char kune
Path: Bato
Marketplace: Bazaar
Park: Bagaicha
Public garden: Samuhik Bagaicha
Fountain: Pani ko phohora