Signification
A polite, standard greeting
Contexte culturel
In the business world, 'Kem cho' is more than a greeting; it's a way to assess the 'mood' of the market. A person's response can signal if business is good or bad. In places like the UK or USA, 'Kem cho' acts as a cultural identifier. It is often used even by those who have lost fluency in the rest of the language. In rural areas, the greeting is often followed by 'Sitaram' or 'Jai Mataji', blending social etiquette with religious identity. In Mumbai, the phrase is often mixed with Hindi. You might hear 'Kem cho? Sab thik?'.
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a smile. In Gujarati culture, the greeting is as much about the energy as the words.
Watch the 'Cho'
Using 'che' with an elder is a common mistake that can make you sound uneducated or rude.
Signification
A polite, standard greeting
The Smile Factor
Always say this with a smile. In Gujarati culture, the greeting is as much about the energy as the words.
Watch the 'Cho'
Using 'che' with an elder is a common mistake that can make you sound uneducated or rude.
The Double Greeting
Combine it with 'Namaste' for extra politeness in formal settings: 'Namaste, kem cho majama?'
The Response
If someone asks you this, the only acceptable answer is 'Majama' (even if you're having a bad day), unless you are very close to them.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct formal greeting for your boss.
તમે ____ મજામાં?
'Cho' is the formal/plural form required for a boss.
Complete the response to 'Kem cho?'.
બસ, ____!
'Bas, majama!' is the standard way to say 'I'm fine!'.
Match the greeting to the person.
1. Elder Uncle, 2. Little Brother
Use 'cho' for elders and 'che' for younger siblings.
Fill in the missing part of the phone call.
A: હેલો! B: હેલો, કેમ છો? A: મજામાં, ____?
It is polite to ask 'And how are you?' back.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Common Responses
Positive
- • મજામાં
- • એકદમ મજામાં
- • આનંદમાં
Neutral
- • ઠીક ઠીક
- • ચાલ્યા કરે છે
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesતમે ____ મજામાં?
'Cho' is the formal/plural form required for a boss.
બસ, ____!
'Bas, majama!' is the standard way to say 'I'm fine!'.
1. Elder Uncle, 2. Little Brother
Use 'cho' for elders and 'che' for younger siblings.
A: હેલો! B: હેલો, કેમ છો? A: મજામાં, ____?
It is polite to ask 'And how are you?' back.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Kem cho' is perfectly fine and very common. Adding 'Majama' just makes it warmer.
Yes, the phrase is completely gender-neutral.
In casual conversation, you still say 'Majama'. If you must be honest, say 'ઠીક ઠીક' (Thik thik - So so).
'Kem cho' is 'How are you', while 'Shu chale che' is 'What's up/What's going on'.
Yes, the large Gujarati population in Mumbai uses this constantly.
It is written as one word in Gujarati (મજામાં), but it's a combination of 'Maja' and the suffix 'ma'.
Yes, it's a very common way to start a friendly or semi-formal email.
It's 'Kem'. The 'e' is short, like in 'pen'.
'Bas' here means 'just' or 'simply'. It implies 'Simply fine, nothing else to report'.
For a child, 'Kem che?' is more natural, but 'Kem cho?' is also okay.
Expressions liées
શું ચાલે છે?
similarWhat's going on?
તબિયત પાણી કેમ છે?
specialized formHow is your health and water (general well-being)?
આવજો
contrastGoodbye (literally: please come again)
મજામાં
builds onIn joy / I'm fine
