मतलब
To collaborate or make a deal.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In the Gujarati community, a handshake is often considered more binding than a written contract. The concept of 'Zabaan' (word of honor) is tied to this gesture. In villages, 'joining hands' can also be a sign of seeking forgiveness or showing deep respect during a mediation (Panchayat). In cities like Ahmedabad, the phrase is frequently used in the context of 'Startups' and 'Networking' events, reflecting a shift to global business standards. The phrase is a staple in Gujarati political journalism to describe 'Gathbandhan' (coalitions), often used with a sense of strategic pragmatism.
Use the Plural
Even if you are one person, if you are talking about the act of a handshake, use 'મિલાવ્યા' (plural) because it involves two hands meeting.
Not for 'Hello'
Don't use this for a casual greeting. It's too heavy. Stick to 'Namaste' for greetings.
मतलब
To collaborate or make a deal.
Use the Plural
Even if you are one person, if you are talking about the act of a handshake, use 'મિલાવ્યા' (plural) because it involves two hands meeting.
Not for 'Hello'
Don't use this for a casual greeting. It's too heavy. Stick to 'Namaste' for greetings.
Eye Contact
In Gujarat, when you 'Haath Milavvo' in business, firm eye contact is expected to show honesty.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'હાથ મિલાવવો'.
ગઈકાલે બે મિત્રોએ નવા વેપાર માટે ______.
Since there are 'two friends' (plural), the plural form 'મિલાવ્યા' is used.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'હાથ મિલાવવો'?
Select the correct context:
The idiom specifically refers to alliances and partnerships.
Complete the dialogue.
A: શું આપણે આ પ્રોજેક્ટ સાથે કરીશું? B: હા, ચોક્કસ! ચાલો આપણે ______.
'હાથ મિલાવીએ' means let's join hands/collaborate.
Match the sentence to the meaning.
Sentence: 'તેમણે દુશ્મની છોડીને હાથ મિલાવ્યા.'
In this context, joining hands after enmity means reconciliation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासગઈકાલે બે મિત્રોએ નવા વેપાર માટે ______.
Since there are 'two friends' (plural), the plural form 'મિલાવ્યા' is used.
Select the correct context:
The idiom specifically refers to alliances and partnerships.
A: શું આપણે આ પ્રોજેક્ટ સાથે કરીશું? B: હા, ચોક્કસ! ચાલો આપણે ______.
'હાથ મિલાવીએ' means let's join hands/collaborate.
Sentence: 'તેમણે દુશ્મની છોડીને હાથ મિલાવ્યા.'
In this context, joining hands after enmity means reconciliation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it is often used metaphorically to mean any kind of agreement or partnership, even if done over email or phone.
Yes, it is appropriate to say 'I joined hands with my boss on this initiative,' but it implies a level of partnership rather than just following orders.
Yes. 'Sath Apvo' is 'to support,' while 'Haath Milavvo' is 'to partner.'
Yes, 'Haath' is always masculine in Gujarati, which dictates the verb ending.
Technically yes, but it sounds very business-like. It's better to use 'Lagna' or 'Hast-melap' for weddings.
You say 'અમે હાથ મિલાવીશું' (Amē hātha milāvīśuṃ).
Constantly! It's the most common way to describe political or corporate alliances in Gujarati media.
It will be understood, but it's grammatically incorrect as 'Haath' is not feminine.
Usually, yes. It suggests a project or a goal that requires ongoing cooperation.
Yes, to describe players or teams collaborating.
संबंधित मुहावरे
સાથ આપવો
similarTo give support.
હાથ પકડવો
builds onTo hold someone's hand.
એક અને એક અગિયાર
similarOne and one make eleven.
હાથ ઊંચા કરી દેવા
contrastTo raise hands (give up).
