Signification
Very fast or quick.
Contexte culturel
In Gujarat, the wind is often associated with the deity Hanuman, who is called 'Pavan-putra' (Son of the Wind). This gives the idiom a subtle connotation of strength and divine speed. In the Saurashtra region, famous for its horses (Kathiawari breed), this idiom is the standard way to praise a horse's quality. In cities like Ahmedabad, this phrase is now frequently used to describe the speed of the internet or new 5G connections. Classical poets like Narmad used wind metaphors to describe the 'wind of change' (Sudharo) in society, blending the idiom with social reform.
Match the Gender!
Always look at the object you are describing. If it's a car (Gaadi), use 'jevi'. If it's a boy (Chokro), use 'jevo'.
Not for Weight
Don't use this to say something is 'light as a feather'. Use 'pise jivu' for that.
Signification
Very fast or quick.
Match the Gender!
Always look at the object you are describing. If it's a car (Gaadi), use 'jevi'. If it's a boy (Chokro), use 'jevo'.
Not for Weight
Don't use this to say something is 'light as a feather'. Use 'pise jivu' for that.
Complimenting Efficiency
In a Gujarati business context, saying someone's work is 'Pavan jevu' is a massive compliment for their efficiency.
Use with Verbs
It works best with verbs of motion like 'javu' (to go), 'avvu' (to come), and 'dodvu' (to run).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'jevu' (jevo, jevi, jevu).
છોકરી પવન ____ દોડે છે.
Since 'Chokri' (girl) is feminine, we use 'jevi'.
What does 'Pavan jevu' mean in this sentence: 'તેનું કામ પવન જેવું છે'?
તેનું કામ પવન જેવું છે.
In this context, it refers to the speed of completing the work.
Match the situation to the correct sentence.
Situation: A fast train passes by.
The idiom 'Pavan jevi' describes the speed of the train.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે આટલા જલ્દી કેવી રીતે આવ્યા? B: હું ____ આવ્યો.
The person is explaining their quick arrival using the idiom.
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Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesછોકરી પવન ____ દોડે છે.
Since 'Chokri' (girl) is feminine, we use 'jevi'.
તેનું કામ પવન જેવું છે.
In this context, it refers to the speed of completing the work.
Situation: A fast train passes by.
The idiom 'Pavan jevi' describes the speed of the train.
A: તમે આટલા જલ્દી કેવી રીતે આવ્યા? B: હું ____ આવ્યો.
The person is explaining their quick arrival using the idiom.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes! You can say 'મારું કોમ્પ્યુટર પવન જેવું ચાલે છે'.
In Gujarati script, it is પવન. In English transliteration, both are used, but 'Pavan' is more common.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting to describe speed.
The plural is 'Pavan jeva'. For example: 'તેઓ પવન જેવા આવ્યા' (They came like the wind).
Yes, 'તે પવન જેવું બોલે છે' means he speaks very fast.
Yes, but 'Vayu vege' is much more formal and used in literature.
It's less common for plants, but okay for children growing up.
No, it is almost always a positive or neutral description of speed.
That would be 'Vijali jevu'.
Yes, to describe how quickly you learn new skills: 'હું પવન જેવું શીખી શકું છું'.
Yes, without 'jevu', you are just saying 'Wind'.
The opposite is 'Kachba jevu' (like a tortoise).
Expressions liées
વીજળી જેવું
similarLike lightning
ઘોડા જેવું
similarLike a horse
કાચબા જેવું
contrastLike a tortoise
પવન પાવ પાવ
specialized formA rhythmic folk term
વાયુ વેગે
synonymWith the speed of wind
