Bedeutung
Something that is very good
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Gujarat, food is a love language. Saying 'Mast che' to a cook is the highest form of appreciation and will likely get you a second helping. Youth in cities like Ahmedabad and Surat use 'Mast' as a filler word, similar to how English speakers use 'like' or 'cool'. It marks you as part of the modern urban crowd. Many Gujarati slang words are reinforced by Bollywood films. The song 'Mast Magan' or the phrase 'Sab Mast Hai' from Hindi cinema are understood and used by Gujarati speakers too. While now a slang term, 'Mast' still appears in Gujarati devotional and folk songs (Bhajans) to describe a saint's state of divine bliss.
The 'Che' Rule
Always pair 'Mast' with 'che' (is) or 'hatu' (was) to make a complete sentence: 'Mast che!'
Formal Settings
Don't use 'Mast' when talking to a boss or in a formal speech; it might seem like you're not being serious enough.
Bedeutung
Something that is very good
The 'Che' Rule
Always pair 'Mast' with 'che' (is) or 'hatu' (was) to make a complete sentence: 'Mast che!'
Formal Settings
Don't use 'Mast' when talking to a boss or in a formal speech; it might seem like you're not being serious enough.
Intensify it
Use 'Ekdum' (Totally) before 'Mast' to sound like a local: 'Ekdum mast!'
Body Language
When saying 'Mast', a slight tilt of the head and a smile adds to the authenticity of the slang.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with 'મસ્ત' to complete the compliment.
તારી નવી ગાડી ______ છે!
The sentence means 'Your new car is awesome!'
Which is the most natural way to say 'I am doing great' in a casual conversation?
How are you? (Kem che?)
'Hu mast chu' is a common informal response to 'How are you?'
Match the situation to the correct use of 'Mast'.
You just finished a delicious meal of Dhokla.
You use 'Mast' to praise the quality of food.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: ગઈકાલે પિક્ચર જોયું? B: હા, સ્ટોરી ______ હતી.
B is saying the story was great.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Mast'
Food
- • Dhokla
- • Jalebi
- • Chai
People
- • Friends
- • Cool cousins
- • Actors
Things
- • Phones
- • Clothes
- • Cars
Nature
- • Sunset
- • Rain
- • Breeze
Formal vs. Slang
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenતારી નવી ગાડી ______ છે!
The sentence means 'Your new car is awesome!'
How are you? (Kem che?)
'Hu mast chu' is a common informal response to 'How are you?'
You just finished a delicious meal of Dhokla.
You use 'Mast' to praise the quality of food.
A: ગઈકાલે પિક્ચર જોયું? B: હા, સ્ટોરી ______ હતી.
B is saying the story was great.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is very polite slang. It is not vulgar or offensive. It's just informal.
Yes! 'Te mast માણસ છે' means 'He is a cool/great person.'
No, 'Mast' stays the same for all genders in its slang usage.
'Saras' is 'Good/Nice'. 'Mast' is 'Awesome/Great'. 'Mast' has more energy.
Better not. Use 'Saras' or 'Uttam' to remain professional.
Yes, it is identical in meaning and usage to the Hindi 'Mast'.
Yes, doubling the word adds emphasis, like 'Very, very awesome'.
You can say 'મને મસ્ત લાગે છે' (I feel awesome).
Yes, though rural speakers might use 'Saru' or 'Jordar' more often, 'Mast' is understood everywhere.
Never. It is strictly for positive or carefree situations.
Verwandte Redewendungen
સરસ
similarGood / Nice
જોરદાર
synonymPowerful / Fantastic
ખતરનાક
slangDangerous (Awesome)
મજા
builds onFun
ઝકાસ
similarSuperb
