aangan(m): courtyard

Description of aangan: Aangan is an Urdu word meaning the open courtyard or central space in a traditional South Asian home, often surrounded by rooms and serving as a communal hub for family life. Unlike modern enclosed patios, it is typically uncovered, allowing natural light and air to flow freely into the household. Differs from a veranda, as aangan is inward-facing and integral to domestic activities rather than outward for leisure. In Urdu