Signification
Asking someone to return.
Contexte culturel
In Gujarat, it is considered auspicious to ask someone to return. A 'final' goodbye is often avoided as it suggests the relationship might end. Gujarati businessmen often use this phrase to keep negotiations on track, showing a blend of politeness and firm focus. In many Gujarati prayers, devotees ask God to 'come back' to their hearts or homes. For Gujaratis living abroad, 'પાછા આવો' is a phrase loaded with the 'homecoming' sentiment, often used in songs about returning to one's roots.
Politeness Matters
Always use 'Avo' instead of 'Av' with people you don't know well to avoid sounding bossy.
The 'Avjo' Rule
In Gujarat, never just say 'Bye'. Use 'Avjo' or 'Pacha Avo' to keep the connection alive.
Signification
Asking someone to return.
Politeness Matters
Always use 'Avo' instead of 'Av' with people you don't know well to avoid sounding bossy.
The 'Avjo' Rule
In Gujarat, never just say 'Bye'. Use 'Avjo' or 'Pacha Avo' to keep the connection alive.
Directional Confusion
Make sure you don't say 'Pacha Jao' (Go back) unless you really want them to leave!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'come back' (polite).
તમે જલ્દી _______.
'પાછા આવો' is the correct polite way to say 'come back'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a guest leaving your house?
When a guest leaves, you say:
Both are polite, though 'ફરી આવજો' is the standard goodbye.
Complete the dialogue.
A: હું બજાર જાઉં છું. B: સારું, _______.
If someone is going to the market, you expect them to return soon.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A manager wants to refocus a meeting.
'મુદ્દા પર' means 'to the point'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesતમે જલ્દી _______.
'પાછા આવો' is the correct polite way to say 'come back'.
When a guest leaves, you say:
Both are polite, though 'ફરી આવજો' is the standard goodbye.
A: હું બજાર જાઉં છું. B: સારું, _______.
If someone is going to the market, you expect them to return soon.
Situation: A manager wants to refocus a meeting.
'મુદ્દા પર' means 'to the point'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, the 'o' ending makes it polite and formal. For friends, use 'Pacha Av'.
Yes, it's common in professional emails when asking someone to return to a task or a thread.
'Pacha Avo' is a request to return. 'Phari Avjo' is a polite way to say goodbye (Come again).
Say 'Jaldi pacha avo' (જલ્દી પાછા આવો).
Expressions liées
ફરી આવજો
similarCome again
પાછા જાઓ
contrastGo back
પાછા વળો
specialized formTurn back
પધારો
builds onWelcome / Come in
