Signification
Asking for identification of an object.
Contexte culturel
In the markets of Ahmedabad, asking 'Aa shu che?' is the start of a negotiation. It shows you are an interested buyer. When visiting a home, if you are served a snack you don't recognize, it is polite to ask 'Aa shu che?' before eating. It shows appreciation for the host's effort. In temples, you might ask about specific rituals or items used in 'Puja'. People are usually happy to explain. In villages, people might use 'Aa shu che?' to ask about your modern gadgets (like a gimbal or a high-end camera) with genuine curiosity.
Point and Learn
This is the best phrase for immersive learning. Point at everything and ask your Gujarati friends 'Aa shu che?'.
People vs Objects
Never use this for people. It sounds like you are calling them an object.
Signification
Asking for identification of an object.
Point and Learn
This is the best phrase for immersive learning. Point at everything and ask your Gujarati friends 'Aa shu che?'.
People vs Objects
Never use this for people. It sounds like you are calling them an object.
Add 'Aane'
If you want to sound more natural when asking for a name, say 'Aane shu kahevaay?' (What is this called?).
Teste-toi
How do you ask 'What is this?' when pointing at a book?
Select the correct Gujarati phrase:
'Aa shu che?' is the correct way to ask about objects.
Complete the question to ask about a strange noise.
આ અવાજ ___ છે?
'Shu' (what) is used to identify the nature of the noise.
Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a guide.
Tourist: આ મંદિર ___ છે? Guide: આ સોમનાથ મંદિર છે.
The tourist is asking for the identity of the temple.
Match the Gujarati question with its English meaning.
1. આ શું છે? 2. આ કોણ છે? 3. આ ક્યાં છે?
Shu = What, Kon = Who, Kya = Where.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSelect the correct Gujarati phrase:
'Aa shu che?' is the correct way to ask about objects.
આ અવાજ ___ છે?
'Shu' (what) is used to identify the nature of the noise.
Tourist: આ મંદિર ___ છે? Guide: આ સોમનાથ મંદિર છે.
The tourist is asking for the identity of the temple.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Shu = What, Kon = Who, Kya = Where.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a formal meeting to a casual dinner.
Yes, in very informal settings or when you are surprised, you can drop the 'che'.
Use 'Pelu shu che?' (What is that over there?) or 'E shu che?' (What is that?).
Simply say 'Aa [Object Name] છે.' For example, 'Aa pen che.'
No, 'shu' remains the same regardless of whether the object is masculine, feminine, or neuter.
Expressions liées
આ કોણ છે?
similarWho is this?
આને શું કહેવાય?
specialized formWhat is this called?
આ શું કામ કરે છે?
builds onWhat does this do?
તે શું છે?
similarWhat is that?
