Common Objects (Vastu)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Learn the essential nouns for everyday objects in Gujarati to start describing your surroundings immediately.
- Nouns in Gujarati often end in -o, -i, or -u based on gender.
- Use 'aa' (this) or 'pelu' (that) to point to objects.
- Plurals are often formed by adding '-o' to the end of the noun.
Meanings
This rule covers the identification and naming of common physical objects (vastu) in the Gujarati language.
Naming Objects
Identifying items in the immediate environment.
“aa pustak che.”
“aa ghadi che.”
Pointing to Objects
Using demonstratives with nouns.
“aa chabi che.”
“pelu ghar che.”
Basic Sentence Structure
| Demonstrative | Noun | Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| aa | kalam | che | This is a pen |
| pelu | ghar | che | That is a house |
| aa | table | che | This is a table |
| pelu | pustak | che | That is a book |
| aa | ghadi | che | This is a watch |
| pelu | bag | che | That is a bag |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | aa + Noun + che | aa kalam che |
| Negative | aa + Noun + nathi | aa kalam nathi |
| Question | shu + aa + Noun + che? | shu aa kalam che? |
| Distance (Near) | aa | aa table che |
| Distance (Far) | pelu | pelu table che |
| Plural | Noun + o | kalamo |
Spectre de formalité
aa kalam che. (General)
aa kalam che. (General)
aa kalam che. (General)
aa kalam che. (General)
Common Objects
Stationery
- kalam pen
- pustak book
Furniture
- table table
- khursi chair
Examples by Level
aa kalam che.
This is a pen.
aa pustak che.
This is a book.
aa table che.
This is a table.
aa ghadi che.
This is a watch.
aa khursi nathi.
This is not a chair.
shu aa chabi che?
Is this a key?
pelu ghar che.
That is a house.
aa bag che.
This is a bag.
aa maru pustak che.
This is my book.
pelu motu ghar che.
That is a big house.
aa navi kalam che.
This is a new pen.
aa mari chabi che.
This is my key.
aa vastu khub upyogi che.
This object is very useful.
aa pustak ma ghani mahiti che.
There is a lot of information in this book.
aa table par mari ghadi che.
My watch is on this table.
aa ghar ma char khursi che.
There are four chairs in this house.
aa vastu no itihas ghano juno che.
The history of this object is very old.
aa pustak sahitya ni drushti e mahatvanu che.
This book is important from a literary perspective.
aa kalam thi hu patra lakhu chu.
I am writing a letter with this pen.
aa ghadi samay nu pratik che.
This watch is a symbol of time.
aa vastu ni utpatti prachin kaal ma thai hati.
The origin of this object happened in ancient times.
aa pustak ma gujarati bhasha nu saundarya chhe.
The beauty of the Gujarati language is in this book.
aa kalam thi lakhela aksharo spasht che.
The letters written with this pen are clear.
aa ghar ni rachna adbhut che.
The architecture of this house is wonderful.
Easily Confused
Learners mix up proximity.
Learners use 'che' for negatives.
Learners use wrong endings.
Erreurs courantes
aa kalam
aa kalam che
pelu kalam
aa kalam
aa kalam nathi che
aa kalam nathi
aa kalam hai
aa kalam che
aa kalam che?
shu aa kalam che?
pelu ghar nathi
pelu ghar nathi
aa pustako che
aa pustak che
aa pustak ma che
aa pustak table par che
aa mari pustak che
aa maru pustak che
aa chabi che
aa mari chabi che
aa vastu no itihas che
aa vastu no itihas prachin che
aa kalam thi lakhu
aa kalam thi hu lakhu chu
aa pustak mahatva che
aa pustak mahatvanu che
Sentence Patterns
aa ___ che.
pelu ___ nathi.
shu aa ___ che?
aa ___ maru che.
Real World Usage
aa kalam che.
aa ketla nu che?
aa maru table che.
aa mari bag che.
aa maru computer che.
aa maru pustak che!
Label your house
Gender matters
Use flashcards
Be polite
Smart Tips
Learn the gender with the noun.
Always use full sentences.
Use 'shu' at the start.
Use 'aa' and 'pelu' correctly.
Prononciation
Vowel sounds
Gujarati vowels are crisp.
Consonant clusters
Ensure clear articulation.
Question
aa kalam che? ↑
Rising intonation for questions.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'aa' as 'ah' (right here) and 'pelu' as 'pull' (it's far away).
Visual Association
Imagine holding a pen (kalam) close to your face (aa) and pointing at a house (ghar) far away (pelu).
Rhyme
aa is near, pelu is far, now you know where things are.
Story
I hold a pen (aa kalam). I point to a book (pelu pustak). I sit on a chair (aa khursi). Everything is clear.
Word Web
Défi
Point to 5 objects in your room and say their names in Gujarati using 'aa'.
Notes culturelles
Objects are often treated with respect. Books are considered sacred.
Gujarati nouns derive from Sanskrit roots.
Conversation Starters
aa shu che?
pelu shu che?
aa pustak maru che?
aa table par shu che?
Journal Prompts
Test Yourself
aa ___ che.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
aa kalam nathi che.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
This is a book.
Answer starts with: aa ...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
A: aa shu che? B: ___
aa, table, che
Score: /8
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesaa ___ che.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
aa kalam nathi che.
che / aa / kalam
This is a book.
kalam
A: aa shu che? B: ___
aa, table, che
Score: /8
FAQ (8)
Yes, it helps with adjectives later.
It means 'is'.
Add '-o'.
Yes, for near objects.
Use 'te' for people.
Check your verb placement.
Very similar, but some vocabulary differs.
Not if you practice daily.
In Other Languages
Este es un...
Spanish uses articles (un/una).
C'est un...
French uses articles.
Das ist ein...
German has three genders.
Kore wa... desu.
Japanese uses particles.
Hada...
Arabic uses prefixes.
Zhe shi...
Chinese has no gender.
