Signification
Responding to a query.
Contexte culturel
In the diamond and textile markets of Surat, a 'Jawab' is considered a verbal contract. If a merchant says 'Hu kale jawab apis' (I will answer tomorrow), it is a serious commitment to a deal. Students are taught to wait for a full breath before giving a 'Jawab' to a teacher. Answering too quickly is seen as impulsive, while answering too slowly is seen as unprepared. When elders ask about marriage or career, young Gujaratis often give a 'vague' Jawab to remain respectful without committing to details they don't want to share. With the rise of WhatsApp, 'Jawab' has been shortened in typing to 'jwab' or replaced by 'reply'. However, in voice notes, 'Jawab' remains the dominant term.
The 'No' Rule
When answering 'about' something, use the 'no/ni/nu' possessive. 'Message-NO jawab' (Answer OF the message).
Gender Trap
Remember, even if a girl is giving the answer, in the past tense it's 'Me jawab APYO' because the answer itself is masculine.
Signification
Responding to a query.
The 'No' Rule
When answering 'about' something, use the 'no/ni/nu' possessive. 'Message-NO jawab' (Answer OF the message).
Gender Trap
Remember, even if a girl is giving the answer, in the past tense it's 'Me jawab APYO' because the answer itself is masculine.
Polite Silence
If you don't know an answer to an elder, it's better to say 'Mane khabar nathi' (I don't know) than to give no Jawab at all.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Apavo' in the past tense.
તેણે મને સાચો જવાબ ______. (He gave me the correct answer.)
'Jawab' is masculine singular, so the past tense is 'apyo'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a reply to a text?
How do you say 'Answer my message'?
The possessive 'no' is required for 'message', and 'apavo' is the correct verb.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are standard pairings for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે કેમ શાંત છો? B: કારણ કે મને ______ નથી આવડતો.
The context implies the person is quiet because they don't know how to answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesતેણે મને સાચો જવાબ ______. (He gave me the correct answer.)
'Jawab' is masculine singular, so the past tense is 'apyo'.
How do you say 'Answer my message'?
The possessive 'no' is required for 'message', and 'apavo' is the correct verb.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard pairings for the phrase.
A: તમે કેમ શાંત છો? B: કારણ કે મને ______ નથી આવડતો.
The context implies the person is quiet because they don't know how to answer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! In Gujarati, the answer to a math problem is also called 'Jawab'.
Only in very formal writing or exams. In 99% of life, 'Jawab' is better.
You would say 'Jawab aap mane!' with a sharp falling tone.
No, that is 'Javabdari', but they come from the same root.
Expressions liées
સવાલ કરવો
contrastTo ask a question
જવાબદારી
builds onResponsibility
મોઢે જવાબ આપવો
specialized formTo answer orally / To talk back
ચૂપ રહેવું
contrastTo stay silent
વળતો જવાબ
similarRetort / Counter-answer
