Signification
Friends from a long time.
Contexte culturel
The bond of Krishna and Sudama is the ultimate example of 'Juna Mitro'. It teaches that time and status should not change a friendship. 'Reunion' culture is massive in cities like Ahmedabad and Surat. 'Juna Mitro' often meet for 'Maskabun' and tea at night. Trust is the currency of Gujarati business. Being 'Juna Mitro' often replaces the need for complex legal contracts in small-scale trades. Gujarati poetry (Ghazals) frequently uses the theme of 'old friends' and 'lost friendship' to evoke nostalgia (Virah).
Plurality is Key
Always remember that 'Mitrō' is plural, so 'Jūnā' must also be in its plural form.
The 'Yaar' Factor
In informal settings, you can replace 'Mitro' with 'Yaar' to sound more like a local.
Signification
Friends from a long time.
Plurality is Key
Always remember that 'Mitrō' is plural, so 'Jūnā' must also be in its plural form.
The 'Yaar' Factor
In informal settings, you can replace 'Mitro' with 'Yaar' to sound more like a local.
Age vs Duration
Never use 'Juna' to describe someone's age directly (e.g., 'He is a juna man' is wrong).
Social Media
Use #JunaMitro on your throwback photos to connect with Gujarati speakers online.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'old'.
તેઓ મારા ____ મિત્રો છે. (Jūnā / Jūnūṃ)
Since 'મિત્રો' is plural, we use the plural adjective 'જૂના'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We are childhood friends'?
Choose the best option:
'જૂના મિત્રો' is the standard collocation for long-term friends.
Match the Gujarati phrase to its English meaning.
Match them:
Direct translation practice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે રાહુલને કેવી રીતે ઓળખો છો? B: અમે શાળાના ____ ____ છીએ.
Context suggests a friendly relationship from school.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Age vs. Duration
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesતેઓ મારા ____ મિત્રો છે. (Jūnā / Jūnūṃ)
Since 'મિત્રો' is plural, we use the plural adjective 'જૂના'.
Choose the best option:
'જૂના મિત્રો' is the standard collocation for long-term friends.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation practice.
A: તમે રાહુલને કેવી રીતે ઓળખો છો? B: અમે શાળાના ____ ____ છીએ.
Context suggests a friendly relationship from school.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically, 'Mitro' is masculine plural, but it's often used for mixed groups. For only females, use 'Juna Saheliyo' or 'Juna Bahenpanio'.
No, when applied to friends, it is a term of endearment and respect for the length of the bond.
'Mitra' is pure Gujarati/Sanskrit, while 'Dost' is from Persian/Urdu. Both are used, but 'Mitra' is slightly more formal.
Say 'Juno Mitra' (masculine) or 'Juni Saheli' (feminine).
Yes, 'Langotiya Yaar' is the most common slang for childhood friends.
Yes, if you have a long-standing personal relationship with the client, it adds a nice touch of warmth.
Yes, but its connotation changes based on the noun. With 'clothes', it means worn out. With 'friends', it means precious.
It's a soft 't' followed by a quick tap of the tongue for the 'r', similar to the 'tr' in 'train' but softer.
Extremely. Almost every Gujarati movie about friendship uses this phrase.
'Nava Mitro' (New friends).
Expressions liées
લંગોટિયા યાર
similarChildhood friends
જીગરી દોસ્ત
similarBest friend
નવા મિત્રો
contrastNew friends
બાળપણની દોસ્તી
builds onChildhood friendship
