A1 Expression Neutral

આ શું છે?

આ શ છ

What is this?

Bedeutung

Asking for identification of an object.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In the markets of Ahmedabad, asking 'Aa shu che?' is the start of a negotiation. It shows you are an interested buyer. When visiting a home, if you are served a snack you don't recognize, it is polite to ask 'Aa shu che?' before eating. It shows appreciation for the host's effort. In temples, you might ask about specific rituals or items used in 'Puja'. People are usually happy to explain. In villages, people might use 'Aa shu che?' to ask about your modern gadgets (like a gimbal or a high-end camera) with genuine curiosity.

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Point and Learn

This is the best phrase for immersive learning. Point at everything and ask your Gujarati friends 'Aa shu che?'.

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People vs Objects

Never use this for people. It sounds like you are calling them an object.

Bedeutung

Asking for identification of an object.

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Point and Learn

This is the best phrase for immersive learning. Point at everything and ask your Gujarati friends 'Aa shu che?'.

⚠️

People vs Objects

Never use this for people. It sounds like you are calling them an object.

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Add 'Aane'

If you want to sound more natural when asking for a name, say 'Aane shu kahevaay?' (What is this called?).

Teste dich selbst

How do you ask 'What is this?' when pointing at a book?

Select the correct Gujarati phrase:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: આ શું છે?

'Aa shu che?' is the correct way to ask about objects.

Complete the question to ask about a strange noise.

આ અવાજ ___ છે?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: શું

'Shu' (what) is used to identify the nature of the noise.

Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a guide.

Tourist: આ મંદિર ___ છે? Guide: આ સોમનાથ મંદિર છે.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: શું

The tourist is asking for the identity of the temple.

Match the Gujarati question with its English meaning.

1. આ શું છે? 2. આ કોણ છે? 3. આ ક્યાં છે?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Shu = What, Kon = Who, Kya = Where.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
How do you ask 'What is this?' when pointing at a book? Choose A1

Select the correct Gujarati phrase:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: આ શું છે?

'Aa shu che?' is the correct way to ask about objects.

Complete the question to ask about a strange noise. Fill Blank A1

આ અવાજ ___ છે?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: શું

'Shu' (what) is used to identify the nature of the noise.

Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a guide. dialogue_completion A2

Tourist: આ મંદિર ___ છે? Guide: આ સોમનાથ મંદિર છે.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: શું

The tourist is asking for the identity of the temple.

Match the Gujarati question with its English meaning. Match A1

Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Shu = What, Kon = Who, Kya = Where.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

5 Fragen

It is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a formal meeting to a casual dinner.

Yes, in very informal settings or when you are surprised, you can drop the 'che'.

Use 'Pelu shu che?' (What is that over there?) or 'E shu che?' (What is that?).

Simply say 'Aa [Object Name] છે.' For example, 'Aa pen che.'

No, 'shu' remains the same regardless of whether the object is masculine, feminine, or neuter.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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આ કોણ છે?

similar

Who is this?

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આને શું કહેવાય?

specialized form

What is this called?

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આ શું કામ કરે છે?

builds on

What does this do?

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તે શું છે?

similar

What is that?

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