Signification
To begin an activity.
Contexte culturel
Gujarati traders often start their accounting year on Diwali. The first entry in the new ledger is called 'Chopda Pujan', where they 'sharu' their business year with prayers. Before starting any major work, Gujaratis say 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' to invoke Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. At a dinner party, it is polite to wait for the eldest person to 'sharu karvu' (start eating) before you begin. The first day of school is often marked by giving children 'Sakharsang' (sugar crystals) to ensure a 'sweet' start to their learning.
The '-vanu' Rule
When you want to say 'start doing something', always put the action verb in the '-vanu' form. Example: 'Khava-nu sharu karyu' (Started eating).
Gender Matters
In the past tense, always check the gender of the object. If you started a 'meeting' (feminine), it's 'sharu kari'.
Signification
To begin an activity.
The '-vanu' Rule
When you want to say 'start doing something', always put the action verb in the '-vanu' form. Example: 'Khava-nu sharu karyu' (Started eating).
Gender Matters
In the past tense, always check the gender of the object. If you started a 'meeting' (feminine), it's 'sharu kari'.
Sound Native
Use 'sharuat karvi' for abstract things like 'making a new start in life' to sound more sophisticated.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'sharu karvu' in the past tense.
ગઈકાલે મેં નવી નોકરી _______. (Yesterday I started a new job.)
'નોકરી' (job) is feminine in Gujarati, so the verb must be 'શરૂ કરી'.
Which sentence is correct for 'turning on the TV'?
ટીવી માટે કયું વાક્ય સાચું છે?
For electronic devices, 'chalu karvu' is the natural choice.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English context.
જોડકાં જોડો:
These are common daily collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: શું તમે લેસન કરી લીધું? B: ના, હજી તો _______. (No, I am just starting.)
The context implies an action happening right now.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Sharu vs Chalu
શરૂ કરવું (Activities)
- • Homework
- • Reading
- • Meeting
- • Business
ચાલુ કરવું (Devices)
- • Fan
- • TV
- • Computer
- • Car
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesગઈકાલે મેં નવી નોકરી _______. (Yesterday I started a new job.)
'નોકરી' (job) is feminine in Gujarati, so the verb must be 'શરૂ કરી'.
ટીવી માટે કયું વાક્ય સાચું છે?
For electronic devices, 'chalu karvu' is the natural choice.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common daily collocations.
A: શું તમે લેસન કરી લીધું? B: ના, હજી તો _______. (No, I am just starting.)
The context implies an action happening right now.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, you can say 'gaadi sharu karo', but 'gaadi chalu karo' is more common in daily speech.
'Sharu' is everyday language; 'aarambh' is formal/literary.
You say 'Hoo sharu karish'.
Yes, it is exactly the same in Hindi ('shuru karna').
Yes, it means 'I am making a beginning,' but 'sharu karu chu' is more direct.
Expressions liées
શરૂઆત કરવી
similarTo make a beginning
આરંભ કરવો
synonymTo commence
ચાલુ કરવું
similarTo turn on / To continue
શ્રીગણેશ કરવા
specialized formTo start an auspicious task
પગલું ભરવું
builds onTo take a step
