Signification
Using a telephone to talk.
Contexte culturel
In business, a phone call is often preferred over an email for final negotiations. It builds 'vishwas' (trust). In villages, people might say 'phon lagavvo' more often than 'phon karvo'. Younger Gujaratis heavily use 'call karvo' and often mix English and Gujarati (Hinglish/Gujlish). It is very common to answer the phone with a religious greeting instead of 'Hello'.
The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember to add 'ne' to the person you are calling. 'Raj-ne phon kar'.
Gender Agreement
Even if a woman is calling, she says 'Me phon karyo' (not kari) because 'phon' is masculine.
Signification
Using a telephone to talk.
The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember to add 'ne' to the person you are calling. 'Raj-ne phon kar'.
Gender Agreement
Even if a woman is calling, she says 'Me phon karyo' (not kari) because 'phon' is masculine.
Politeness
Use 'karo' instead of 'kar' when calling anyone older than you or in a professional setting.
Greetings
Don't just start talking. Start with 'Hello' or a religious greeting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'karvo' for the past tense.
મેં ગઈકાલે તેને ફોન ______.
Since 'phon' is masculine singular, the past tense of 'karvo' is 'karyo'.
Which sentence means 'Call me' respectfully?
Choose the correct option:
'Karo' is the formal/respectful imperative form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે ક્યારે ફોન કરશો? B: હું સાંજે ______.
The question is in the future tense ('karsho'), so the answer should be in the future tense ('karis').
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are telling your boss you will call the client.
This correctly expresses the intention to call in a professional context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Phon Karvo vs Vaat Karvi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesમેં ગઈકાલે તેને ફોન ______.
Since 'phon' is masculine singular, the past tense of 'karvo' is 'karyo'.
Choose the correct option:
'Karo' is the formal/respectful imperative form.
A: તમે ક્યારે ફોન કરશો? B: હું સાંજે ______.
The question is in the future tense ('karsho'), so the answer should be in the future tense ('karis').
Situation: You are telling your boss you will call the client.
This correctly expresses the intention to call in a professional context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very common in cities, but 'Phon karvo' is understood by everyone, including older people and those in rural areas.
It is masculine. This is why we say 'karyo' in the past tense.
You say 'હું ફોન પર છું' (Hu phon par chu).
'Phon karvo' is to have a conversation. 'Ring karvi' is often just to let the phone ring once as a signal.
You say 'મને ફોન ના કરશો' (Mane phon na karsho).
Yes, 'door-bhash', but it is almost never used in conversation.
You say 'હું તને ફરી ફોન કરીશ' (Hu tane fari phon karis).
Just add 'video' before: 'Video phon karvo'.
It's a slightly more forceful or technical way to say 'connect the call'.
Yes, 'Taxi-vale ne phon karo'.
Expressions liées
ફોન ઉપાડવો
contrastTo answer/pick up the phone
ફોન મૂકી દેવો
contrastTo hang up the phone
મેસેજ કરવો
similarTo send a message
વાત કરવી
builds onTo talk
રિંગ મારવી
specialized formTo give a ring/missed call
