معنی
Asking for assistance.
زمینه فرهنگی
Gujaratis are known for their 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God) spirit. If you ask for help, don't be surprised if you are invited for tea or snacks. In the fast-paced business world of Surat, 'Madad' is often framed as 'Sahyog' (Cooperation). It's about mutual benefit. In rural areas, the language is more colorful. Instead of 'Madad', they might use 'Madat' or simply ask 'Bhai, thodu kaam hatu' (Brother, I had some work/favor). In the diaspora, 'Help' is almost always used instead of 'Madad', but the grammar remains Gujarati.
Add 'Jara'
Adding 'Jara' (a little) before 'Madad' makes you sound much more like a native speaker and very polite.
Don't use 'Hu'
Never start this sentence with 'Hu'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
معنی
Asking for assistance.
Add 'Jara'
Adding 'Jara' (a little) before 'Madad' makes you sound much more like a native speaker and very polite.
Don't use 'Hu'
Never start this sentence with 'Hu'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
The 'Va ma' trick
To say what you need help with, take any verb, add 'va ma', and put it before 'madad'. (e.g., 'khava ma' = in eating).
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'I' in the dative case.
____ મદદ જોઈએ છે. (I need help.)
In Gujarati, the person who needs something is always in the dative case 'Mane'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger for help?
Asking a stranger for directions:
'Jara madad karsho?' (Will you help a little?) is the most polite and indirect way to ask.
Complete the dialogue.
A: શું તમને મદદ જોઈએ છે? B: હા, ____.
B is confirming that they (me/Mane) need help.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are carrying heavy bags and see a friend.
'Uthavvama' means 'in lifting/carrying'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها____ મદદ જોઈએ છે. (I need help.)
In Gujarati, the person who needs something is always in the dative case 'Mane'.
Asking a stranger for directions:
'Jara madad karsho?' (Will you help a little?) is the most polite and indirect way to ask.
A: શું તમને મદદ જોઈએ છે? B: હા, ____.
B is confirming that they (me/Mane) need help.
Situation: You are carrying heavy bags and see a friend.
'Uthavvama' means 'in lifting/carrying'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or a child.
Yes, in cities people will understand, but 'Madad' will get a warmer response.
'Madad' is everyday speech (Arabic root); 'Sahay' is formal/literary (Sanskrit root).
Say 'મને મદદ નથી જોઈતી' (Mane madad nathi joiti).
Because 'Joie' is an impersonal verb in Gujarati; the need 'comes to' you.
عبارات مرتبط
મદદ કરો
similarHelp me (Imperative)
સહાય જોઈએ છે
synonymAssistance is needed
ઉપકાર
builds onFavor/Kindness
સેવા
specialized formService
