Signification
Focusing on something or someone.
Contexte culturel
In Gujarati households, 'Dhyan aapvu' is often used by elders to instill discipline. It is not just about listening, but about 'obedience' and 'presence.' In Indian schools, the phrase is synonymous with 'discipline.' A student who 'gives attention' is considered 'Sanskari' (well-mannered). Gujarati business owners use this phrase to mean 'oversight.' If a shopkeeper says he needs to 'pay attention' to his accounts, he means he needs to audit them closely. While 'Dhyan' is everyday focus, its spiritual origin is never far away. Many people believe that giving attention is a form of 'Seva' (service).
The 'Par' Rule
Always remember to use the postposition 'પર' (par) after the thing you are focusing on. It's like saying 'Focus ON'.
Don't Meditate on the Teacher
Avoid using 'Dhyan dharavu' in class; it implies you are closing your eyes and meditating on the teacher like a god!
Signification
Focusing on something or someone.
The 'Par' Rule
Always remember to use the postposition 'પર' (par) after the thing you are focusing on. It's like saying 'Focus ON'.
Don't Meditate on the Teacher
Avoid using 'Dhyan dharavu' in class; it implies you are closing your eyes and meditating on the teacher like a god!
Polite Requests
Use 'ધ્યાન આપશો?' (Will you give attention?) to sound extremely polite and professional in a request.
Eye Contact
In Gujarat, 'paying attention' is often signaled by nodding and saying 'Haa' (Yes) or 'Barobar' (Correct) frequently during a conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ધ્યાન આપવું'.
શિક્ષકે કહ્યું, 'બધા વિદ્યાર્થીઓ અહીં _______.'
The sentence is an imperative (command) from a teacher to students, so 'ધ્યાન આપો' is the correct plural/respectful form.
Which sentence correctly says 'I paid attention to the movie'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
In the past tense, 'I' becomes 'Me' (ergative) and 'aapvu' becomes 'aapyu'.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four most common 'Dhyan' collocations in Gujarati.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
Mother: 'બેટા, તારા ભણવામાં _______.' Son: 'હા મમ્મી, હું આજથી જ મહેનત કરીશ.'
When talking about studies, 'ધ્યાન આપ' (pay attention/focus) is the most natural fit.
In which situation would you say 'ધ્યાન આપજો'?
Select the best context:
'Dhyan aapjo' is a polite, future-oriented imperative perfect for public announcements.
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Aides visuelles
Aapvu vs Rakhvu
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesશિક્ષકે કહ્યું, 'બધા વિદ્યાર્થીઓ અહીં _______.'
The sentence is an imperative (command) from a teacher to students, so 'ધ્યાન આપો' is the correct plural/respectful form.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
In the past tense, 'I' becomes 'Me' (ergative) and 'aapvu' becomes 'aapyu'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four most common 'Dhyan' collocations in Gujarati.
Mother: 'બેટા, તારા ભણવામાં _______.' Son: 'હા મમ્મી, હું આજથી જ મહેનત કરીશ.'
When talking about studies, 'ધ્યાન આપ' (pay attention/focus) is the most natural fit.
Select the best context:
'Dhyan aapjo' is a polite, future-oriented imperative perfect for public announcements.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for that you should use 'ધ્યાન રાખવું' (Dhyan rakhvu). 'Dhyan aapvu' would mean you are just watching the baby without necessarily helping.
In this collocation, 'Dhyan' is treated as neuter, which is why the verb 'aapvu' ends in 'u'.
The most common opposite is 'ધ્યાન ન આપવું' (not paying attention) or 'દુર્લક્ષ કરવું' (ignoring).
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate. For example: 'કૃપા કરીને આ ફાઇલ પર ધ્યાન આપશો.' (Please pay attention to this file.)
In very informal settings, people might just say 'જો' (Look) or 'સાંભળ' (Listen), but 'Dhyan aap' is the standard.
Yes, it is the most direct translation for 'focus' when used as a verb.
Add 'વધારે' (vadhare) or 'વધુ' (vadhu) before 'dhyan'. Example: 'વધારે ધ્યાન આપો.'
No! 'Pay' in 'pay a bill' is 'ચુકવવું' (chukavvu). 'Dhyan aapvu' is only for mental attention.
Use 'તેણે મારું ધ્યાન ખેંચ્યું' (He pulled/attracted my attention).
While Bollywood is Hindi, many Gujarati 'Sugam Sangeet' songs use this phrase to describe a lover's focus.
Expressions liées
ધ્યાન રાખવું
similarTo take care / be careful
લક્ષ આપવું
synonymTo pay attention (formal)
ધ્યાન ખેંચવું
specialized formTo attract attention
ધ્યાન ભટકવું
contrastTo get distracted
એકાગ્રતા કેળવવી
builds onTo develop concentration
