معنی
The act of bathing.
زمینه فرهنگی
Bathing is a ritual requirement before performing 'Puja' or entering the kitchen. This is known as being in a state of 'Soucha'. The 'bucket and mug' method is still more common than showers in many homes, though this is changing. 'Nahava javu' covers both. Jains may have specific times for bathing (often before sunset) and use water very mindfully. The phrase remains the same but the context of conservation is higher. In villages, 'going to bathe' might literally mean going to the village pond or a shared pump.
Drop the 'Hu'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Nahava jau chu'. The 'I' is implied by the verb ending.
Polite Excuse
If you want to leave a family gathering at home, 'Nahava javu che' is a perfect, unquestionable excuse.
معنی
The act of bathing.
Drop the 'Hu'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Nahava jau chu'. The 'I' is implied by the verb ending.
Polite Excuse
If you want to leave a family gathering at home, 'Nahava javu che' is a perfect, unquestionable excuse.
Don't say 'Take'
Avoid saying 'Nahava levu' (to take a bath). It sounds like you are literally picking up the water and carrying it.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'javu' (to go) in the past tense (masculine).
રાહુલ સવારે ૧૦ વાગ્યે નહાવા ______.
Since Rahul is masculine and the sentence implies a completed action in the past, 'ગયો' (gayo) is correct.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am going to take a bath'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The standard collocation is 'Nahava' + 'Javu'.
Complete the dialogue.
મમ્મી: બેટા, જમવા આવી જા. દીકરો: ના મમ્મી, પહેલા મારે ______ છે.
In a traditional household, one bathes before eating, making 'નહાવા જવું' the most culturally appropriate answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'નહાવા જવું' with the best context:
Bathing is a primary morning activity.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Morning Routine Steps
Step 1
- • ઉઠવું (Wake up)
Step 2
- • નહાવા જવું (Go to bathe)
Step 3
- • નાસ્તો કરવો (Have breakfast)
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاરાહુલ સવારે ૧૦ વાગ્યે નહાવા ______.
Since Rahul is masculine and the sentence implies a completed action in the past, 'ગયો' (gayo) is correct.
Choose the correct sentence:
The standard collocation is 'Nahava' + 'Javu'.
મમ્મી: બેટા, જમવા આવી જા. દીકરો: ના મમ્મી, પહેલા મારે ______ છે.
In a traditional household, one bathes before eating, making 'નહાવા જવું' the most culturally appropriate answer.
Match 'નહાવા જવું' with the best context:
Bathing is a primary morning activity.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt covers both. Gujarati doesn't usually distinguish between the two in daily speech unless specifically asked.
Yes, but you would say 'બાળકને નવડાવવા જવું' (Going to bathe the baby).
It's a bit too personal for a professional office setting. Use 'I'll be back in a moment' instead.
'Nahavu' is the verb 'to bathe'. 'Nahava javu' is the action of 'going to bathe'.
You would say 'હું નહાઈ ગયો' (masculine) or 'હું નહાઈ ગઈ' (feminine).
Not really slang, but 'Nahai lau' is a very short, casual way to say it.
It's linked to ritual purity (Pavitrata) and is a required start to the day for many.
No, for a car use 'Gadi dhovi' (washing the car).
You would say 'Nadiye nahava javu'.
Only in very formal or religious contexts. 'Nahava' is much more common.
عبارات مرتبط
સ્નાન કરવું
specialized formTo take a bath (formal/ritual)
હાથ-મોઢું ધોવું
similarTo wash hands and face
તૈયાર થવું
builds onTo get ready
માથું ધોવું
specialized formTo wash hair
