A1 noun 9 min de lectura

અવાજ

Something that is heard meaning sound or noise

At the A1 level, 'અવાજ' (Avāj) is simply 'sound' or 'voice'. You use it to talk about things you hear right now. It is a masculine noun. You should learn it with simple verbs like 'આવે છે' (is coming) or 'સાંભળવો' (to listen). Examples include 'મોટો અવાજ' (loud sound) and 'ધીમો અવાજ' (soft sound). You will use it to ask people to speak up or to complain about noise in a room. It is one of the first 500 words you should learn because it is used every day.
At the A2 level, you begin to use 'અવાજ' to describe sources of sounds more specifically. You will use possessive forms like 'ગાડીનો અવાજ' (car's sound) or 'તમારો અવાજ' (your voice). You also learn to use it in requests, such as 'અવાજ ઓછો કરો' (make the sound less/lower the volume). You start recognizing that sound 'comes' (આવે છે) to you in Gujarati phrasing. You can also describe the quality of a voice as 'મીઠો' (sweet) or 'સારો' (good).
At the B1 level, you use 'અવાજ' in more complex sentences and common idioms. You might say 'તેનો અવાજ બેસી ગયો છે' (his voice is hoarse/lost). You start using it in metaphorical ways, like 'ભારતનો અવાજ' (the voice of India). You also differentiate between 'અવાજ' and 'ઘોંઘાટ' (noise). You can talk about the 'અવાજ' of nature, like rain or wind, and use it to discuss media, like radio or television audio quality.
At the B2 level, 'અવાજ' appears in social and political contexts. You understand the phrase 'અવાજ ઉઠાવવો' as 'to protest' or 'to speak out'. You can discuss the nuances of sound in literature, using 'અવાજ' to describe the tone of a piece. You are comfortable with the gender of the word and never make mistakes with adjective agreement. you might also start using synonyms like 'ધ્વનિ' in formal writing or 'નાદ' when discussing music or spirituality.
At the C1 level, you master the subtle connotations of 'અવાજ'. You can analyze how 'અવાજ' is used in Gujarati poetry to evoke specific emotions. You use the word to discuss abstract concepts like 'અંતરનો અવાજ' (the inner voice/conscience). You are aware of the Persian origins of the word and how it differs from the Sanskrit-derived 'ધ્વનિ'. Your usage is precise, distinguishing between various types of sounds using specific adjectives and related onomatopoeic verbs.
At the C2 level, 'અવાજ' is a tool for sophisticated expression. You can engage in deep philosophical debates about 'the silence and the sound'. You understand archaic or highly poetic variations and can use the word in complex idiomatic structures. You can switch between 'અવાજ', 'ધ્વનિ', and 'નાદ' effortlessly to suit the highest formal or academic registers. You understand the word's role in the evolution of the Gujarati language and its various dialects.

અવાજ en 30 segundos

  • Means 'sound' or 'voice'.
  • Masculine noun (puling).
  • Commonly used with verbs 'aave' (comes) or 'karo' (do/make).
  • Essential for A1 learners to describe surroundings.

The word અવાજ (Avāj) is a fundamental noun in the Gujarati language, primarily translating to 'sound' or 'voice' in English. It is an incredibly versatile word used in almost every aspect of daily life, from describing the roar of a lion to the gentle whisper of a child. At its most basic level, it refers to any auditory sensation perceived by the ear. However, its usage extends far beyond mere physics; it encompasses the human voice, the noise of machinery, the melodies of music, and even metaphorical 'voices' in social and political contexts. For a beginner, understanding 'અવાજ' is the first step toward describing the sensory world around them in Gujarat. Whether you are in a bustling market in Ahmedabad or a quiet village in Saurashtra, this word will be your primary tool for discussing the acoustic environment. It is a masculine noun, which is a crucial grammatical detail for learners to remember when pairing it with adjectives or verbs.

Acoustic Phenomenon
Refers to any sound produced by objects, nature, or animals. For example, the sound of rain or a car horn.
Human Vocalization
Specifically used to denote the sound made by a person when speaking, singing, or shouting. 'તમારો અવાજ મીઠો છે' (Your voice is sweet).
Noise or Disturbance
Often used to describe unwanted or loud sounds, similar to 'noise' in English. 'બહુ અવાજ ન કરો' (Do not make too much noise).

રેડિયોનો અવાજ ધીમો કરો. (Turn down the sound of the radio.)

In social settings, 'અવાજ' carries a weight of authority. To 'raise one's voice' (અવાજ ઉઠાવવો) is a common idiom meaning to protest or speak up against injustice. This metaphorical use is prevalent in Gujarati literature and news media. Furthermore, the word is used to describe the quality of one's speech. If someone has a 'hoarse voice,' you would say their 'અવાજ બેસી ગયો છે.' This deep integration into both physical and abstract descriptions makes it a cornerstone of Gujarati vocabulary. When you hear a bird chirping, a bell ringing, or a friend calling your name, 'અવાજ' is the word that connects all these experiences. It is also important to note that while 'ધ્વનિ' (dhvani) is a more formal or scientific term for sound, 'અવાજ' remains the preferred choice for conversational Gujarati.

બહારથી કોઈનો અવાજ આવે છે. (Someone's voice is coming from outside.)

Using અવાજ correctly requires an understanding of Gujarati sentence structure, specifically how nouns interact with verbs like 'આવવો' (to come) and 'કરવો' (to do). In Gujarati, we often say a sound 'comes' rather than we 'hear' it in a direct transitive way. For example, 'મને અવાજ સંભળાય છે' (I can hear the sound) or 'અવાજ આવે છે' (Sound is coming). This distinction is vital for sounding natural. When you want someone to be quiet, you use the verb 'કરવો' (to do/make) in the negative: 'અવાજ ન કરો' (Don't make noise). The word is frequently modified by adjectives like 'ધીમો' (soft/low), 'મોટો' (loud/big), 'ભારે' (heavy/deep), or 'તીણો' (sharp/high-pitched).

Describing Volume
To talk about volume, use 'વધારવો' (to increase) or 'ઘટાડવો' (to decrease). 'ટીવીનો અવાજ વધારો' (Increase the TV volume).
Describing Source
Use the possessive suffix '-નો/ની/નું'. 'ગાડીનો અવાજ' (The sound of the car), 'પક્ષીઓનો અવાજ' (The sound of birds).

તમારો અવાજ ખૂબ જ મધુર છે. (Your voice is very sweet/melodious.)

Furthermore, 'અવાજ' is used in complex sentence structures to indicate recognition. 'મેં તેનો અવાજ ઓળખી લીધો' (I recognized his voice). In this case, the verb 'ઓળખવું' (to recognize) pairs with the noun. In an environmental sense, if a room is noisy, you might describe it as 'અવાજવાળું' (noisy place). Conversely, a quiet place is 'અવાજ વગરનું' (without sound). For learners, practicing these pairings—adjective + અવાજ + verb—is the fastest way to achieve fluency. Notice how the gender of the adjective 'મધુર' or 'મોટો' stays masculine to match 'અવાજ'. Even in the plural, 'અવાજો' (sounds), the grammatical rules follow standard masculine plural patterns, though 'અવાજ' is often used as a collective noun in its singular form to represent general noise.

આ રૂમમાં બહુ અવાજ થાય છે. (There is a lot of noise being made in this room.)

You will encounter the word અવાજ in a multitude of real-world scenarios across Gujarat. In a crowded city like Surat or Rajkot, you will hear people complaining about 'ટ્રાફિકનો અવાજ' (traffic noise). In a household, a mother might tell her children, 'ધીમેથી બોલો, બહુ અવાજ થાય છે' (Speak softly, there is too much noise). On the phone, if the connection is poor, a common phrase is 'તમારો અવાજ કપાય છે' (Your voice is breaking) or 'મને તમારો અવાજ નથી આવતો' (I can't hear your voice). These are practical, everyday interactions where the word is indispensable. In the context of Gujarati festivals like Navratri, the 'અવાજ' of the Dhol and the music is a central topic of conversation, often discussed in terms of its energy and volume.

ફોન પર તમારો અવાજ સાફ નથી આવતો. (Your voice is not coming clearly over the phone.)

In news and media, the word takes on a more formal and symbolic role. News anchors might talk about 'જનતાનો અવાજ' (the voice of the people) or 'ન્યાયનો અવાજ' (the voice of justice). During elections, politicians strive to be the 'અવાજ' for their constituents. In literature and poetry, 'અવાજ' is used to describe the soul's calling or the sounds of nature, often personified to create vivid imagery. For example, a poet might write about the 'અવાજ' of the ocean waves (સમુદ્રના મોજાંનો અવાજ) to evoke a sense of longing or power. Even in scientific or technical fields, though 'ધ્વનિ' is used in textbooks, engineers and technicians on the ground will still use 'અવાજ' to refer to machine sounds or acoustic signals. This ubiquity makes it one of the most high-frequency words in the language.

In the Market
Vendors shouting prices create a 'બજારનો અવાજ' (market noise).
In Technology
Adjusting audio settings on a computer or smartphone.

ચકલીઓનો અવાજ સવારમાં સારો લાગે છે. (The sound of sparrows feels good in the morning.)

One of the most common mistakes English speakers make when learning અવાજ is regarding its grammatical gender. In English, 'sound' is neuter, but in Gujarati, 'અવાજ' is masculine. This leads to errors in adjective agreement. For instance, learners might say 'મોટી અવાજ' (feminine) instead of the correct 'મોટો અવાજ' (masculine). Another frequent error is the confusion between 'અવાજ' and 'શબ્દ' (shabd). While 'અવાજ' refers to the physical sound or voice, 'શબ્દ' refers to a 'word' as a linguistic unit. You cannot use 'અવાજ' to mean 'a word in a book.' Similarly, learners often struggle with the verb 'સંભળાવવું' (to be heard) versus 'સાંભળવું' (to listen). You 'listen' (સાંભળવું) to an 'અવાજ', but the 'અવાજ' itself 'is heard' (સંભળાય છે).

Incorrect: આ અવાજ સારી છે. (This sound is good - feminine)

Correct: આ અવાજ સારો છે. (This sound is good - masculine)

Another nuance is the difference between 'અવાજ' (general sound) and 'ઘોંઘાટ' (ghonghat - unpleasant noise/commotion). If you describe a beautiful song as 'ઘોંઘાટ', it would be an insult, as 'ઘોંઘાટ' implies chaos and irritation. Conversely, using 'અવાજ' is neutral. Furthermore, learners sometimes use the English construction 'I have a voice' literally as 'મારી પાસે અવાજ છે.' While grammatically possible, it sounds like you possess a recording. To say you have a good voice for singing, you should say 'મારો અવાજ સારો છે' (My voice is good). Lastly, be careful with the pronunciation of the 'જ' (j) at the end. It should be a clear 'j' sound as in 'judge,' not a 'z' sound. Mastering these small distinctions will significantly improve your naturalness in Gujarati.

Gender Confusion
Misidentifying 'અવાજ' as feminine or neuter.
Word vs. Sound
Using 'અવાજ' when you mean 'શબ્દ' (word).

While અવાજ is the most common term, Gujarati offers several synonyms that carry different shades of meaning. Understanding these will help you reach a B1 or B2 level of fluency. The most formal alternative is ધ્વનિ (Dhvani). This word is often used in scientific, technical, or highly literary contexts. For instance, in a physics class, you would study 'ધ્વનિ તરંગો' (sound waves). In poetry, you might encounter રવ (Rav), which is a very soft, melodic word for sound, often used for birds or flowing water. Another important word is નાદ (Nād), which usually refers to a resonant, musical, or divine sound, such as the sound of a temple bell or a deep chant.

અવાજ vs. ધ્વનિ
'અવાજ' is everyday talk; 'ધ્વનિ' is formal/scientific.
અવાજ vs. ઘોંઘાટ
'અવાજ' is neutral sound; 'ઘોંઘાટ' is unpleasant noise/racket.
અવાજ vs. સૂર
'અવાજ' is voice/sound; 'સૂર' (Sur) is a musical note or melody.

મંદિરના ઘંટનો નાદ ખૂબ જ પવિત્ર છે. (The resonance of the temple bell is very holy.)

If you are describing a specific type of sound, Gujarati has many onomatopoeic words. For a 'clinking' sound, you might use 'ખણખણાટ' (khankhanat), and for 'rustling,' you would use 'ખડખડાટ' (khadkhadat). However, 'અવાજ' serves as the broad category for all of these. When choosing between these words, consider the 'register' of your conversation. In a casual chat with a friend, 'અવાજ' is always the safest and most natural choice. Using 'ધ્વનિ' in a casual conversation might make you sound like a textbook. Conversely, in a formal speech or a written essay, using 'ધ્વનિ' or 'નાદ' can demonstrate a sophisticated vocabulary. Understanding these nuances allows you to tailor your Gujarati to the specific situation and audience.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"કૃપા કરીને અવાજની મર્યાદા જાળવો."

Neutral

"અહીં બહુ અવાજ આવે છે."

Informal

"અવાજ બંધ કર!"

Child friendly

"ચકલી કેવો અવાજ કરે?"

Jerga

"તારો અવાજ બહુ થાય છે હો!"

Dato curioso

The same root exists in Urdu and Hindi, making it a very recognizable word across the Indian subcontinent. In Persian music, 'Avaz' also refers to a specific type of vocal performance.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /ə.vɑːd͡ʒ/
US /ə.vɑːd͡ʒ/
Stress is on the second syllable: a-VAAJ.
Rima con
સમાજ (Samāj - Society) તાજ (Tāj - Crown) રાજ (Rāj - Rule) કાજ (Kāj - Work) ગાજ (Gāj - Thunder) લાજ (Lāj - Shame) આજ (Āj - Today) બાજ (Bāj - Hawk)
Errores comunes
  • Pronouncing 'j' as 'z' (av-aaz) - it should be 'j'.
  • Making the first 'a' too long.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 1/5

Easy to recognize the letters 'અ-વા-જ'.

Escritura 2/5

Simple characters, but needs practice with the 'v' and 'j'.

Expresión oral 2/5

Easy pronunciation, but must remember the 'j' sound.

Escucha 1/5

Very distinct sound, easy to pick up in conversation.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

હું (I) તમે (You) આ (This) છે (Is) નથી (Is not)

Aprende después

સાંભળવું (To listen) બોલવું (To speak) શાંતિ (Peace) મોટું (Big) ધીમું (Slow/Soft)

Avanzado

ધ્વનિશાસ્ત્ર (Phonetics) પડઘો (Echo) નાદબ્રહ્મ (Divine sound)

Gramática que debes saber

Masculine Noun Agreement

અવાજ is masculine, so 'મોટો અવાજ' (not મોટી).

Possessive '-no'

'રામનો અવાજ' (Ram's voice).

Passive hearing with 'Sambhalay'

'મને અવાજ સંભળાય છે' (I hear a sound/Sound is heard to me).

Verbal noun usage

'બોલવાનો અવાજ' (The sound of speaking).

Pluralization with '-o'

'જુદા જુદા અવાજો' (Different sounds).

Ejemplos por nivel

1

આ અવાજ શું છે?

What is this sound?

'આ' (this) is used with 'અવાજ'.

2

મોટો અવાજ ન કરો.

Do not make a loud noise.

'મોટો' (loud/big) agrees with the masculine 'અવાજ'.

3

તમારો અવાજ સારો છે.

Your voice is good.

'તમારો' (your) is the masculine possessive pronoun.

4

મને અવાજ સંભળાય છે.

I can hear a sound.

'સંભળાય છે' is the passive form 'is heard'.

5

રેડિયોનો અવાજ ધીમો કરો.

Turn down the radio volume.

'ધીમો' means slow or soft in this context.

6

બહાર બહુ અવાજ છે.

There is a lot of noise outside.

'બહુ' means much/a lot.

7

તેનો અવાજ મીઠો છે.

Her/His voice is sweet.

'મીઠો' is the masculine form of sweet.

8

અવાજ બંધ કરો!

Stop the noise!

'બંધ કરવું' means to stop or close.

1

પક્ષીઓનો અવાજ સુંદર છે.

The sound of birds is beautiful.

'પક્ષીઓનો' is the plural possessive.

2

ટીવીનો અવાજ વધારો.

Increase the TV volume.

'વધારો' is the imperative form of to increase.

3

મને કોઈનો અવાજ આવ્યો.

I heard someone's voice. (Lit: Someone's voice came to me)

'આવ્યો' agrees with masculine 'અવાજ'.

4

તમે અવાજ ઓળખો છો?

Do you recognize the voice?

'ઓળખવું' means to recognize.

5

આ રૂમમાં અવાજ ગુંજે છે.

The sound echoes in this room.

'ગુંજવું' means to echo or hum.

6

પાણીનો અવાજ સાંભળો.

Listen to the sound of water.

'સાંભળો' is the imperative 'listen'.

7

તેનો અવાજ કેવો છે?

How is his/her voice?

'કેવો' is the masculine 'how'.

8

બાળકનો અવાજ સાંભળીને તે ખુશ થઈ.

She became happy hearing the child's voice.

'સાંભળીને' is a gerund form.

1

શરદીને કારણે મારો અવાજ બેસી ગયો છે.

My voice is hoarse because of a cold.

'અવાજ બેસી જવો' is an idiom for losing one's voice.

2

દરેક અવાજ પાછળ એક વાર્તા હોય છે.

Behind every sound, there is a story.

'દરેક' means every.

3

તમારે અન્યાય સામે અવાજ ઉઠાવવો જોઈએ.

You should raise your voice against injustice.

'અવાજ ઉઠાવવો' is a common metaphorical phrase.

4

વરસાદનો અવાજ મનને શાંતિ આપે છે.

The sound of rain gives peace to the mind.

'શાંતિ આપે છે' means gives peace.

5

ફોન પર તમારો અવાજ કપાય છે.

Your voice is breaking on the phone.

'કપાય છે' literally means 'is being cut'.

6

તેણે ધીમા અવાજે વાત કરી.

He spoke in a low voice.

'અવાજે' is the instrumental/locative case ending.

7

આ મશીન બહુ અવાજ કરે છે.

This machine makes a lot of noise.

'અવાજ કરવો' is the standard way to say 'make noise'.

8

ગલીમાં કૂતરાઓનો અવાજ આવે છે.

The sound of dogs is coming from the street.

'આવે છે' is used for sounds being heard.

1

નેતાએ જનતાનો અવાજ બનવું જોઈએ.

A leader should become the voice of the people.

Metaphorical use of 'અવાજ'.

2

તેણે પોતાના અંતરનો અવાજ સાંભળ્યો.

He listened to his inner voice.

'અંતરનો અવાજ' means conscience/inner voice.

3

આ લેખમાં લેખકનો અવાજ સ્પષ્ટ દેખાય છે.

The author's voice is clearly visible in this article.

'અવાજ' used for literary style/tone.

4

ગાયકનો અવાજ આખા હોલમાં ગુંજી રહ્યો હતો.

The singer's voice was echoing throughout the hall.

'ગુંજી રહ્યો હતો' is past continuous.

5

તેણે ગુસ્સામાં પોતાનો અવાજ ઊંચો કર્યો.

He raised his voice in anger.

'અવાજ ઊંચો કરવો' means to shout/increase volume.

6

શહેરના ઘોંઘાટમાં પક્ષીઓનો અવાજ ખોવાઈ ગયો છે.

The sound of birds is lost in the city's noise.

Contrasting 'અવાજ' and 'ઘોંઘાટ'.

7

તેનો અવાજ ગંભીર અને પ્રભાવશાળી છે.

His voice is serious and influential.

Advanced adjectives 'ગંભીર' and 'પ્રભાવશાળી'.

8

આ રેકોર્ડિંગમાં અવાજની ગુણવત્તા ખરાબ છે.

The sound quality in this recording is bad.

'ગુણવત્તા' means quality.

1

કવિએ કુદરતના અવાજને શબ્દોમાં કંડાર્યો છે.

The poet has carved the sound of nature into words.

'કંડારવું' is a high-level literary verb.

2

મૌન પણ ક્યારેક અવાજ કરતા વધારે કહી જાય છે.

Silence sometimes says more than sound/voice.

Philosophical comparison.

3

તેના અવાજમાં એક પ્રકારની ધ્રુજારી હતી.

There was a kind of tremor in his voice.

'ધ્રુજારી' means trembling/shaking.

4

શાસ્ત્રીય સંગીતમાં 'નાદ'નું વિશેષ મહત્વ છે.

'Nad' (resonant sound) has special importance in classical music.

Using the formal synonym 'નાદ'.

5

તેણે સમાજના દબાયેલા વર્ગનો અવાજ બનવાનું નક્કી કર્યું.

He decided to become the voice of the oppressed section of society.

Complex sociopolitical sentence.

6

આ જૂની હવેલીમાં અજીબ અવાજો સંભળાય છે.

Strange sounds are heard in this old mansion.

'અજીબ' means strange.

7

વક્તાનો અવાજ શ્રોતાઓના હૃદય સુધી પહોંચ્યો.

The speaker's voice reached the hearts of the listeners.

'શ્રોતાઓ' means listeners/audience.

8

તેણે એક જ અવાજમાં બધાને શાંત કરી દીધા.

He silenced everyone with a single shout/command.

'એક જ અવાજમાં' is an idiomatic expression.

1

બ્રહ્માંડનો અનાહત નાદ યોગીઓ જ સાંભળી શકે છે.

Only yogis can hear the unstruck sound of the universe.

Highly spiritual and archaic terminology.

2

તેના અવાજની ગંભીરતા પરિસ્થિતિની ભયાનકતા સૂચવતી હતી.

The gravity of his voice suggested the horror of the situation.

Abstract noun 'ગંભીરતા' (gravity).

3

ભાષાના ઉચ્ચારણમાં અવાજના આરોહ-અવરોહ મહત્વના છે.

The rise and fall of voice (intonation) are important in language pronunciation.

Technical terms 'આરોહ-અવરોહ'.

4

તેણે લુપ્ત થતી બોલીઓના અવાજને સાચવવાનું બીડું ઝડપ્યું છે.

He has taken up the task of preserving the sounds of dying dialects.

Idiom 'બીડું ઝડપવું' (to take up a challenge).

5

લેખિકાએ સ્ત્રીઓના સુષુપ્ત અવાજને વાચા આપી છે.

The author has given expression to the latent voice of women.

'વાચા આપવી' means to give voice/expression.

6

આ સંગીત રચનામાં અવાજ અને મૌનનો અદભૂત સમન્વય છે.

In this musical composition, there is a wonderful fusion of sound and silence.

'સમન્વય' means coordination/fusion.

7

તેના અવાજમાં રહેલી કરુણતા સાંભળનારની આંખમાં આંસુ લાવી દે તેવી હતી.

The pathos in his voice was such that it would bring tears to the listener's eyes.

Complex relative clause structure.

8

રાજકીય ગલિયારાઓમાં આ અવાજ ગુંજતો રહેશે.

This voice will continue to echo in the political corridors.

Metaphorical 'ગલિયારાઓ' (corridors).

Colocaciones comunes

મોટો અવાજ
ધીમો અવાજ
મીઠો અવાજ
અવાજ ઉઠાવવો
અવાજ બેસી જવો
અવાજ આવવો
અવાજ સાંભળવો
અવાજ ઓળખવો
ભારે અવાજ
તીણો અવાજ

Frases Comunes

શું અવાજ છે!

અવાજ નીચે!

એક અવાજે

અવાજની દુનિયા

ખુલ્લો અવાજ

દબાયેલો અવાજ

અવાજ આપવો

અવાજમાં દમ

મારો અવાજ પહોંચે છે?

અવાજ વગરનું

Modismos y expresiones

"અવાજ ઉઠાવવો"

To protest or speak out against something.

ભ્રષ્ટાચાર સામે અવાજ ઉઠાવવો જરૂરી છે.

Social/Political

"અવાજ બેસી જવો"

To lose one's voice or become hoarse.

વધુ પડતું બોલવાથી તેનો અવાજ બેસી ગયો.

Everyday

"અવાજ ગળી જવો"

To suppress one's feelings or words.

તે પોતાનો અવાજ ગળી ગયો.

Literary

"અવાજ દબાવવો"

To silence or oppress someone's opinion.

સરકારે જનતાનો અવાજ દબાવવાનો પ્રયત્ન કર્યો.

Formal

"એક અવાજે"

With total agreement/unanimity.

સમિતિએ એક અવાજે નિર્ણય લીધો.

Neutral

"અવાજમાં ઝેર હોવું"

To have bitterness in one's speech.

તેના અવાજમાં ઝેર હતું.

Informal

"અવાજમાં રણકો હોવો"

To have a resonant/commanding voice.

તેના અવાજમાં ગજબનો રણકો છે.

Literary

"ગગન ગજવતો અવાજ"

A thunderous/sky-shaking sound.

તાળીઓના ગગન ગજવતા અવાજથી હોલ ભરાઈ ગયો.

Poetic

"અવાજ ફાટી જવો"

To have one's voice break (during puberty or emotion).

ડરને લીધે તેનો અવાજ ફાટી ગયો.

Neutral

"અવાજની મર્યાદા રાખવી"

To keep one's voice within respectful limits.

વાત કરતી વખતે અવાજની મર્યાદા રાખો.

Formal

Patrones de oraciones

A1

આ [Noun] નો અવાજ છે.

આ બિલાડીનો અવાજ છે.

A1

અવાજ [Verb].

અવાજ કરો.

A2

તમારો અવાજ [Adjective] છે.

તમારો અવાજ સુંદર છે.

A2

મને [Source] નો અવાજ આવે છે.

મને વરસાદનો અવાજ આવે છે.

B1

[Reason] ને લીધે અવાજ [Verb].

શરદીને લીધે અવાજ બેસી ગયો છે.

B1

[Noun] સામે અવાજ ઉઠાવો.

અન્યાય સામે અવાજ ઉઠાવો.

B2

અવાજની [Noun] [Verb].

અવાજની ગુણવત્તા સુધારો.

C1

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Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

Verbos

Adjetivos

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Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'A-VAAJ' as 'A Voice Always Joins'. Sound joins people together.

Asociación visual

Imagine a large bell (for sound) or a microphone (for voice) with the word 'અવાજ' written on it in bright colors.

Word Web

Music Radio Shouting Whispering Echo Silence Ears Speaking

Desafío

Try to describe three different sounds you hear right now using 'અવાજ' and an adjective (e.g., 'પંખાનો અવાજ' - sound of the fan).

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Persian word 'āwāz' (آواز), which entered Gujarati through trade and cultural exchange during the medieval period.

Significado original: Voice, sound, or call.

Indo-Iranian / Indo-European.

Contexto cultural

Be careful when telling someone their 'અવાજ' is 'મોટો' (loud); it can be seen as a criticism of their manners.

In English, we distinguish 'voice' and 'sound' strictly. In Gujarati, 'અવાજ' covers both seamlessly, which can be confusing for English speakers initially.

'અવાજ' is the name of several Gujarati newspapers and magazines. Famous Gujarati song: 'તારો અવાજ મને ગમે છે' (I like your voice).

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Telephone Conversation

  • તમારો અવાજ નથી આવતો.
  • અવાજ કપાય છે.
  • અવાજ સાફ છે?
  • ફરીથી બોલો.

Classroom

  • અવાજ ન કરો.
  • મોટેથી બોલો.
  • શિક્ષકનો અવાજ સાંભળો.
  • પ્રશ્ન પૂછો.

Music Class

  • અવાજ સુધારો.
  • સૂર પકડો.
  • અવાજ ધીમો કરો.
  • લયમાં ગાઓ.

Traffic/City

  • બહુ ઘોંઘાટ છે.
  • ગાડીનો અવાજ.
  • હોર્નનો અવાજ.
  • શાંત વિસ્તાર.

Home

  • ટીવીનો અવાજ ઓછો કરો.
  • બાળકનો અવાજ.
  • રસોડામાંથી અવાજ આવે છે.
  • બારણું ખખડાવવાનો અવાજ.

Inicios de conversación

"તમને કેવું સંગીત કે કયો અવાજ ગમે છે? (What kind of music or sound do you like?)"

"તમારા શહેરમાં બહુ અવાજ હોય છે? (Is there a lot of noise in your city?)"

"શું તમે પક્ષીઓનો અવાજ ઓળખી શકો છો? (Can you recognize the sounds of birds?)"

"તમે સવારમાં કયો અવાજ સાંભળીને જાગો છો? (What sound do you wake up to in the morning?)"

"રેડિયો પર કોનો અવાજ તમને સૌથી વધુ ગમે છે? (Whose voice do you like most on the radio?)"

Temas para diario

આજે તમે સાંભળેલા પાંચ અવાજો વિશે લખો. (Write about five sounds you heard today.)

શાંતિ અને અવાજ વચ્ચે તમને શું વધુ ગમે છે? શા માટે? (What do you prefer between peace and sound? Why?)

તમારા મનપસંદ ગાયકના અવાજનું વર્ણન કરો. (Describe your favorite singer's voice.)

જો દુનિયામાં કોઈ અવાજ ન હોત, તો જીવન કેવું હોત? (If there were no sound in the world, what would life be like?)

અવાજ પ્રદૂષણ રોકવા માટે આપણે શું કરી શકીએ? (What can we do to stop noise pollution?)

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