Gurkha Meaning in English
word
ˈɡɝːrkə
GUR-kuh
ˈɡɜːkə
GUR-kuh
Definition
A Gurkha is a member of a group of soldiers from Nepal, known for their bravery and loyalty, who have served in the British and Indian Armies.
Usage & Nuances
'Gurkha' is almost always used to refer specifically to Nepalese soldiers serving in foreign armies, especially the British Army. The term shows respect for their fighting ability. It is always capitalized. Sometimes appears in historical or military contexts.
Spanish: gurkha - soldado gurkhaPortuguese (BR): gurkha - soldado gurkhaPortuguese (PT): gurkha - soldado gurkhaChinese (Simplified): 廓爾喀士兵 - 廓尔喀Chinese (Traditional): 廓爾喀士兵 - 廓爾喀Hindi: गोरखा सैनिक - गोरखाArabic: جوركا - جندي جوركاBengali: গুর্খাRussian: гуркхаJapanese: グルカ兵Vietnamese: GurkhaKorean: 구르카Turkish: GurkhaUrdu: گورکھاIndonesian: Gurkha
Example Sentences
The Gurkha soldiers are famous for their courage.
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My grandfather was a Gurkha in the British Army.
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Many people respect the Gurkha tradition.
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There’s a museum dedicated to the Gurkha history in Nepal.
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You’ll hear amazing stories about the Gurkha bravery during wartime.
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They say once a Gurkha, always a Gurkha.
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