Signification
Expressing desire to leave.
Contexte culturel
When you say you want to go, expect the host to insist you stay longer. This is called 'Aagrah'. It's polite to stay for a few more minutes after first saying you need to go. Directly saying 'I am going' (Hũ jāũ chũ) is sometimes avoided. 'Māre javũ che' is safer, but many prefer 'Āvũ chũ' (I'm coming/returning) as a final goodbye. In business, being direct about needing to leave for another meeting is acceptable, but usually preceded by 'Kshama karsho' (Excuse me/Forgive me). In rural areas, leaving without having a full meal is often seen as an insult. 'Māre javũ che' might be met with much stronger resistance than in cities like Ahmedabad.
The 'Sārũ' Softener
Always start with 'Sārũ' (Okay/Fine) before saying 'Māre javũ che' to make your departure feel less abrupt.
Avoid 'Hũ'
Never use 'Hũ' with 'javũ che'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very 'broken'.
Signification
Expressing desire to leave.
The 'Sārũ' Softener
Always start with 'Sārũ' (Okay/Fine) before saying 'Māre javũ che' to make your departure feel less abrupt.
Avoid 'Hũ'
Never use 'Hũ' with 'javũ che'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very 'broken'.
The 'Aavjo' Rule
When you leave, the host will say 'Aavjo' (Come again). You should reply with 'Aavjo' or 'Hā, āvīsh' (Yes, I will come).
Adding Urgency
Add 'attyāre' (now) or 'jaldi' (fast) to 'Māre javũ che' if you are in a real rush.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct pronoun for 'I want to go'.
____ જવું છે. (I want to go.)
In this construction, the pronoun 'I' must be in the dative-like form 'Māre'.
Which sentence means 'I want to go home'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Ghare' is the locative form of 'Ghar' (home), and 'javũ che' is the correct verb form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and it's 11 PM. What do you say?
'Māre javũ che' is the standard way to announce you are leaving a social event.
Complete the dialogue.
Friend: 'બીજી કોફી લેશો?' You: 'ના, આભાર. ____.'
When declining more food/drink to leave, 'Māre javũ che' is the most natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Intent vs. Action
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ જવું છે. (I want to go.)
In this construction, the pronoun 'I' must be in the dative-like form 'Māre'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Ghare' is the locative form of 'Ghar' (home), and 'javũ che' is the correct verb form.
You are at a party and it's 11 PM. What do you say?
'Māre javũ che' is the standard way to announce you are leaving a social event.
Friend: 'બીજી કોફી લેશો?' You: 'ના, આભાર. ____.'
When declining more food/drink to leave, 'Māre javũ che' is the most natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is neutral and polite. However, in very formal settings, 'Raza laũ?' is better.
Yes, it is a common euphemism. You can say 'Māre javũ padshe' for more urgency.
'Māre' is used for actions/desires (going, doing), while 'Mane' is used for feelings (liking, feeling cold).
Simply add 'nathi': 'મારે નથી જવું' (Māre nathi javũ).
Absolutely. It's the standard way to tell them your destination.
That is the infinitive marker in Gujarati, similar to 'to' in 'to go'.
Yes, it's very common in texting to end a chat.
No, 'Māre javũ che' remains the same for all genders.
Change 'Māre' to 'Amāre': 'અમારે જવું છે'.
Yes, many folk and modern songs use it to express longing or departure.
Expressions liées
મારે નીકળવું છે
similarI want to depart/leave.
હું જાઉં છું
similarI am going.
મારે આવવું છે
contrastI want to come.
મારે જવું પડશે
builds onI will have to go.
રજા લઉં?
specialized formMay I take my leave?
