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naka

Naka (noun) means a gathering spot where day labourers wait to be hired for work. Example: “Contractors would drive past the naka each morning to pick up extra hands.”

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A gathering spot where day labourers wait to be hired for work.
"Contractors would drive past the naka each morning to pick up extra hands."

How to use naka

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal open-air hiring spot, mostly linked to South Asian labour markets.

Word forms

nakas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani نَاکَا (nākā) / नाका (nākā).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “naka” mean?

The word “naka” means a gathering spot where day labourers wait to be hired for work. In plain terms, an informal open-air hiring spot, mostly linked to South Asian labour markets.

How do you use “naka” in a sentence?

Here is “naka” used in a sentence: “Contractors would drive past the naka each morning to pick up extra hands.”

What part of speech is “naka”?

“Naka” is a noun.

What is the meaning of naka?

"naka" (noun) means a gathering spot where day labourers wait to be hired for work.

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