Bedeutung
To fail to remember.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In business, 'Bhul-chuk levi-devi' is a standard phrase used to settle accounts, implying that any small errors in calculation should be forgiven by both parties. Forgetting to invite someone to a wedding is considered a major social 'bhul.' People often apologize profusely using this phrase to mend relationships. In many Gujarati bhajans (devotional songs), the poet talks about 'forgetting the world' (sansar bhuli javu) to focus on God. Mothers often use the term 'bhulakno' (forgetful) affectionately for children who forget their lunchboxes or sweaters.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you need to say 'gayo' (male) or 'gayi' (female). This is the #1 sign of a fluent speaker.
Don't drop 'Javu'
Saying just 'Hu bhuli' sounds incomplete. Always add the 'gayo/gayi' part.
Bedeutung
To fail to remember.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you need to say 'gayo' (male) or 'gayi' (female). This is the #1 sign of a fluent speaker.
Don't drop 'Javu'
Saying just 'Hu bhuli' sounds incomplete. Always add the 'gayo/gayi' part.
The Polite 'Mane'
Use 'Mane bhulai gayu' (It was forgotten by me) to sound more polite and less like you were careless.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'javu' (gayo/gayi/gaya).
હું મારી ચોપડી શાળામાં ભૂલી ____.
If the speaker is male, 'gayo' is used. 'Gayi' is for female, and 'gaya' is for plural/respect.
Which sentence correctly says 'Did you forget to call?'
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct collocation is 'bhuli gaya' for the second person plural/formal.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common collocations using 'bhuli javu'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે લેપટોપ લાવ્યા? B: અરે ના! હું ____.
The natural response to 'Did you bring the laptop?' when you didn't is 'I forgot.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenહું મારી ચોપડી શાળામાં ભૂલી ____.
If the speaker is male, 'gayo' is used. 'Gayi' is for female, and 'gaya' is for plural/respect.
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct collocation is 'bhuli gaya' for the second person plural/formal.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are all common collocations using 'bhuli javu'.
A: તમે લેપટોપ લાવ્યા? B: અરે ના! હું ____.
The natural response to 'Did you bring the laptop?' when you didn't is 'I forgot.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 Fragen'Bhulvu' is the simple verb, but it is rarely used alone in spoken Gujarati. 'Bhuli Javu' is the natural compound form used 99% of the time.
Yes, 'Tane bhuli javu mushkel che' (It is hard to forget you) is a common romantic or emotional expression.
Use the verb + vanu. For example, 'I forgot to eat' is 'Jamvanu bhuli gayo.'
It's better to say 'Mane tamaru naam yaad nathi' (I don't remember your name), but 'Bhuli gayo' is acceptable among friends.
Verwandte Redewendungen
યાદ રાખવું
contrastTo remember
માફ કરવું
similarTo forgive
ભૂલ સુધારવી
builds onTo correct a mistake
વિસરી જવું
synonymTo forget (literary)
