Signification
Unity leads to peace and strength.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Gujarati households, the 'Samp' of the family was managed by the 'Karta' (head of the family). This proverb was the guiding principle to prevent the household from splitting. In rural Gujarat, the Panchayat (council of five) uses this proverb to settle land disputes between neighbors, emphasizing that a peaceful village is a prosperous one. The circular dance of Garba is a physical manifestation of 'Samp'. Everyone moves in the same rhythm, creating a sense of collective 'Jamp' (peace/joy). In countries like the USA, UK, and Canada, Gujarati 'Samaj' (community organizations) use this motto to keep the immigrant community connected and supportive of each other.
Use it to end arguments
It's a very polite and wise way to tell people to stop fighting without taking sides.
Don't over-nasalize
The 'n' sound in Samp and Jamp is a 'bindu' (dot), so it's a nasal hum, not a full 'N' sound.
Signification
Unity leads to peace and strength.
Use it to end arguments
It's a very polite and wise way to tell people to stop fighting without taking sides.
Don't over-nasalize
The 'n' sound in Samp and Jamp is a 'bindu' (dot), so it's a nasal hum, not a full 'N' sound.
Elder Respect
Using this phrase shows you value traditional Gujarati wisdom, which earns respect from elders.
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
સંપ ત્યાં ____.
The correct rhyming word is 'જંપ' (Jamp).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'સંપ ત્યાં જંપ'?
A family is fighting over a TV remote.
The proverb is about group unity and the peace/success it brings.
Match the words to their meanings.
Words: 1. સંપ, 2. જંપ, 3. પરિવાર
Samp means Unity, Jamp means Peace, and Pariwar means Family.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
દાદા: 'બધા ભાઈઓ સાથે મળીને રહો.' પૌત્ર: 'કેમ દાદા?' દાદા: 'કારણ કે ____.'
The grandfather is giving advice about staying together.
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Aides visuelles
Samp vs. Kajiyo
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesસંપ ત્યાં ____.
The correct rhyming word is 'જંપ' (Jamp).
A family is fighting over a TV remote.
The proverb is about group unity and the peace/success it brings.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Samp means Unity, Jamp means Peace, and Pariwar means Family.
દાદા: 'બધા ભાઈઓ સાથે મળીને રહો.' પૌત્ર: 'કેમ દાદા?' દાદા: 'કારણ કે ____.'
The grandfather is giving advice about staying together.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt means unity, harmony, or concord between people.
It means peace, rest, or a state of being settled/quiet.
Yes, it is extremely common in daily life, business, and media in Gujarat.
Yes, especially if you are working on something together or trying to settle a small disagreement.
No, it is a secular proverb, though it aligns with many religious values.
It is usually written as 'Samp tya Jamp'.
Not exactly, but 'United we stand, divided we fall' covers the same sentiment.
'Tya' means 'there'. It creates the logical link: Where there is unity, *there* is peace.
No, the order is fixed. Unity must come first to achieve peace.
It is neutral to formal. It's a proverb, so it carries a bit of weight.
There isn't a direct rhyming opposite, but 'Kajiyo' (quarrel) is the opposite state of 'Samp'.
Yes, many Gujarati films use it in dialogues about family values.
Yes, it can be used in a patriotic context to encourage national unity.
No, you will almost never hear 'Jamp' used on its own in modern conversation.
Expressions liées
એકતામાં બળ છે
similarIn unity lies strength.
સંગઠન શક્તિ
formalThe power of organization.
ઝાઝા હાથ રળિયામણા
builds onMany hands make light work.
કજિયાનું મોં કાળું
contrastQuarrels have a black face (Quarreling is bad).
