意味
Requesting assistance.
文化的背景
Gujaratis are known for their helpful nature. If you ask for help (madad māgavī), people will often go out of their way to assist you, sometimes even offering you tea or snacks afterwards. In many Gujarati Hindu and Jain traditions, 'Seva' (service) is a core value. Helping someone who asks for it is considered a way to earn 'Punya' (spiritual merit). In the Gujarati business community (Vyapari), asking for help with market information or credit is a standard practice that builds trust. The concept of 'Vevhaar' means that if you ask for help today, you are expected to be available to help that person in the future. It's an unwritten social contract.
Be Specific
When asking for help, state exactly what you need. Instead of just 'Madad karo', say 'Aa uchakva madad karo' (Help me lift this).
Don't use 'Pūchvu'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: You 'Maag' help, you don't 'Pūch' it.
意味
Requesting assistance.
Be Specific
When asking for help, state exactly what you need. Instead of just 'Madad karo', say 'Aa uchakva madad karo' (Help me lift this).
Don't use 'Pūchvu'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: You 'Maag' help, you don't 'Pūch' it.
Use 'Bhai/Ben'
Adding 'Bhai' (brother) or 'Ben' (sister) before asking makes the request much more polite and likely to be accepted.
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'māgavī' in the past tense.
મેં ગઈકાલે મિત્ર પાસે મદદ ______.
Since 'madad' is feminine, the past tense verb must be 'māgī'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I am asking for help'?
'Māguṃ chuṃ' is the correct verb for requesting help.
Complete the dialogue.
A: આ પેટી બહુ ભારે છે. B: શું હું તમારી ______ કરું?
The context of a heavy box implies a need for 'madad' (help).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are lost in a new city.
Asking for help to find the way is the appropriate action.
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4 問題મેં ગઈકાલે મિત્ર પાસે મદદ ______.
Since 'madad' is feminine, the past tense verb must be 'māgī'.
How do you say 'I am asking for help'?
'Māguṃ chuṃ' is the correct verb for requesting help.
A: આ પેટી બહુ ભારે છે. B: શું હું તમારી ______ કરું?
The context of a heavy box implies a need for 'madad' (help).
You are lost in a new city.
Asking for help to find the way is the appropriate action.
🎉 スコア: /4
よくある質問
14 問It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your mother, or a stranger on the street.
Yes, but 'Sahay' sounds more like 'assistance' in English—a bit more formal and stiff for daily use.
Just shout 'Madad!' or 'Bachao!' (Save me!). You don't need the full sentence in an emergency.
You say 'Madad mate aabhar' (Thanks for the help).
In Gujarati, you don't ask 'to' someone; you ask 'near' or 'from' their presence. It's a grammatical requirement for the verb 'māgvu'.
It is feminine. This is why we say 'madad māgī' (past) and not 'madad māgyo'.
Yes, 'Paisa ni madad magvi' is a common way to ask for financial aid.
Not at all! It is actually seen as a way to build social connections.
'Maagvi' is the act of asking; 'Levi' is the act of taking/receiving. You 'maag' first, then you 'lo' (take).
We ask for help = Ame madad maagiye chiye.
Yes, it's very common. 'Mane tamari madad joie che' (I need your help) is a standard opening.
People often say 'Thodo hath apne' (Give me a hand).
No, it specifically means help or assistance.
It is a hard 'g' like in 'Go'.
関連フレーズ
મદદ કરવી
contrastTo give help
સહાય લેવી
synonymTo take assistance
ટેકો આપવો
similarTo give support
ભલામણ કરવી
builds onTo recommend
ઉધાર માગવું
specialized formTo ask for a loan