Signification
Setting money aside for future.
Contexte culturel
Saving is considered the first step to investment. A common saying is 'Paisa bachavo e paisa kamava barabar che' (Saving money is equal to earning money). During Diwali, many Gujaratis perform 'Chopda Pujan' (worship of account books). Saving and financial growth are spiritually celebrated. In villages, saving often takes the form of buying gold or cattle, which are seen as 'physical savings' that can be liquidated. Young professionals are increasingly using 'SIP' (Systematic Investment Plans) as a modern way of 'Bachat karvi'.
Use it for everything
Don't just limit this to money. Use it for 'time' (samay) and 'energy' (shakti) to sound more natural.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Bachat' is feminine. If you say 'I saved' in the past, it must be 'kari', not 'karyo'.
Signification
Setting money aside for future.
Use it for everything
Don't just limit this to money. Use it for 'time' (samay) and 'energy' (shakti) to sound more natural.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Bachat' is feminine. If you say 'I saved' in the past, it must be 'kari', not 'karyo'.
The 'Ni' rule
When you specify what you are saving, use 'ni': 'Paisa ni bachat', 'Pani ni bachat'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'બચત કરવી'.
મેં ગયા મહિને ઘણા પૈસાની ______.
Since 'Bachat' is feminine, the past tense must be 'kari'.
Which sentence is correct for 'Save water'?
Choose the correct sentence:
This is the imperative form used for giving instructions.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bank and want to open a savings account. What do you say?
'Bachat khatu' is the standard term for a savings account.
Complete the dialogue.
A: આ ફોન બહુ મોંઘો છે. B: હા, તો આપણે ______ પડશે.
The sentence requires the infinitive 'bachat karvi' to complete the 'padshe' (will have to) construction.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bachat vs. Kharch
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesમેં ગયા મહિને ઘણા પૈસાની ______.
Since 'Bachat' is feminine, the past tense must be 'kari'.
Choose the correct sentence:
This is the imperative form used for giving instructions.
You are at a bank and want to open a savings account. What do you say?
'Bachat khatu' is the standard term for a savings account.
A: આ ફોન બહુ મોંઘો છે. B: હા, તો આપણે ______ પડશે.
The sentence requires the infinitive 'bachat karvi' to complete the 'padshe' (will have to) construction.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. It works in a bank (formal) and at home (informal).
No, for that use 'Bachavvu'. 'Bachat karvi' is only for resources.
It means a 'Savings Account' in a bank.
You say 'Hu bachat karish'.
Not exactly slang, but 'Paisa bhega karva' (collecting money) is very casual.
In Gujarati, most abstract nouns ending in 'at' are feminine.
Yes, 'Samay ni bachat karvi' is very common.
'Bachat' is the act of saving; 'Karkasar' is the lifestyle of being frugal.
If you say 'Hu bachat karu chu', no. If you say 'Hu paisa ni bachat karu chu', yes.
Yes, 'Bachat karna' is the Hindi equivalent and is very similar.
Expressions liées
કરકસર કરવી
similarTo be frugal
પૈસા બચાવવા
synonymTo save money
ખર્ચ કરવો
contrastTo spend money
રોકાણ કરવું
builds onTo invest
