Meaning
Asking about someone's physical state.
Cultural Background
It is common to answer 'Bhagwan ni daya che' (It is God's grace) when asked about health, reflecting a spiritual outlook. Jains might use the phrase 'Shata ma cho?' (Are you in peace/comfort?) as a more specific spiritual-health greeting. In villages, 'Tabiyat-pani' is almost always used, and the answer often involves details about the weather or crops. Among Gujaratis in the UK or USA, this phrase is a vital link to their heritage, often used to bridge the gap between English and Gujarati in a conversation.
The Gender Rule
Always remember 'Tabiyat' is a girl! Use 'kevi', 'sari', and 'tamari'.
Don't just say 'Fine'
If someone asks you this, it's polite to give a small detail, like 'I was tired but now better'.
Meaning
Asking about someone's physical state.
The Gender Rule
Always remember 'Tabiyat' is a girl! Use 'kevi', 'sari', and 'tamari'.
Don't just say 'Fine'
If someone asks you this, it's polite to give a small detail, like 'I was tired but now better'.
The 'Pani' Add-on
Use 'Tabiyat-pani?' with close friends to sound like a native speaker.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct feminine form of 'how' to match 'Tabiyat'.
તબિયત ____ છે?
'Tabiyat' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine adjective 'kevi'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
તમે: નમસ્તે કાકા! કાકા: નમસ્તે બેટા. તમે: ________?
Asking about an elder's health is the most polite and culturally appropriate next step.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Your friend just recovered from the flu.
This is the standard check-in for someone who was ill.
Fill in the possessive pronoun for a formal situation.
_______ તબિયત કેવી છે?
'Tamari' is the formal/plural 'your', appropriate for elders or respected people.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesતબિયત ____ છે?
'Tabiyat' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine adjective 'kevi'.
તમે: નમસ્તે કાકા! કાકા: નમસ્તે બેટા. તમે: ________?
Asking about an elder's health is the most polite and culturally appropriate next step.
Situation: Your friend just recovered from the flu.
This is the standard check-in for someone who was ill.
_______ તબિયત કેવી છે?
'Tamari' is the formal/plural 'your', appropriate for elders or respected people.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, it can imply general well-being, but usually, people specify 'Mansik Tabiyat' for mental health.
Yes, but add 'Tamari' (તમારી) to make it 'Tamari tabiyat kevi che?' to show respect.
The most common answer is 'Sari che' (It is good) or 'Majama' (In fun/well).
Because 'Tabiyat' is a feminine noun in Gujarati grammar.
Related Phrases
કેમ છો?
similarHow are you?
મજામાં?
similarAre you in fun/joy?
સાચવજો
builds onTake care.
તબિયત નરમ-ગરમ
specialized formHealth is up and down.
