Signification
Returning to one's residence.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Aavjo' (Come again) is the standard way to say goodbye. When someone says they are 'going home', the host never says 'Goodbye', but always 'Aavjo'. Going home often means returning to a house with parents, siblings, and sometimes extended family. It is rarely a solitary act. In villages, 'Ghare javu' might refer to returning from the fields (Khetar) at sunset, a time known as 'Godhuli' (cow-dust time). In the old city (Pol), 'going home' involves navigating narrow shared spaces, emphasizing the communal nature of Gujarati living.
The 'E' Factor
Always remember the '-e' suffix. It's the difference between sounding like a beginner and sounding like a local.
Gender Agreement
If you are a woman saying 'I went home', you MUST say 'Hu ghare gai'. 'Gayo' is only for men.
Signification
Returning to one's residence.
The 'E' Factor
Always remember the '-e' suffix. It's the difference between sounding like a beginner and sounding like a local.
Gender Agreement
If you are a woman saying 'I went home', you MUST say 'Hu ghare gai'. 'Gayo' is only for men.
Polite Exits
When leaving a Gujarati home, say 'Have hu ghare jaish' followed by 'Aavjo' to be perfectly polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Ghar' with the locative suffix.
હું અત્યારે ____ જાઉં છું.
The locative suffix '-e' is required to mean 'to home'.
Choose the correct past tense for a male speaker.
ગઈકાલે હું ઘરે ____.
'Gayo' is the masculine singular past tense of 'javu'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: બહુ મોડું થયું છે. B: હા, મારે હવે ____.
'Ghare javu che' expresses the intention/need to go home.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'ચાલો, હવે ઘર ભેગા થઈએ.'
'Ghar bhega thavu' is a colloquial variation used among friends.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesહું અત્યારે ____ જાઉં છું.
The locative suffix '-e' is required to mean 'to home'.
ગઈકાલે હું ઘરે ____.
'Gayo' is the masculine singular past tense of 'javu'.
A: બહુ મોડું થયું છે. B: હા, મારે હવે ____.
'Ghare javu che' expresses the intention/need to go home.
Sentence: 'ચાલો, હવે ઘર ભેગા થઈએ.'
'Ghar bhega thavu' is a colloquial variation used among friends.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, usually you would say 'Hotel e javu'. 'Ghare' is reserved for your actual home.
It is written as one word: ઘરે (Ghare).
You say 'Hu mara mitra na ghare jau chu'. You must add the possessive 'na'.
It is irregular: Gayo (m), Gai (f), Gayu (n), Gaya (pl).
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
The dot (Anusvara) indicates a nasal sound at the end of the word.
Yes, it means 'Let's go home'.
You can say 'Gamde javu' or 'Vatan javu'.
Yes, 'Hu ghare chu' means 'I am at home'.
Mane ghare nathi javu.
Expressions liées
ઘરે આવવું
similarTo come home
ઘર ભેગા થવું
specialized formTo head back home (colloquial)
ઘરે પહોંચવું
builds onTo reach home
ઘરનું કામ
similarHousework / Homework
ઘર છોડવું
contrastTo leave home (permanently)
