Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Indian state of Gujarat and spoken predominantly by the Gujarati people. It is part of the greater Indo-European language family. Gujarati is the 26th most widely spoken language in the world by number of native speakers as of 2007.
This document provides a basic introduction to common Gujarati vocabulary for English speakers. Each entry includes the Gujarati word (in Gujarati script), its English meaning, and a phonetic transcription to help with pronunciation.
Greetings and Basic Phrases
Hello / Greetings namaste
? How are you? kem cho?
I am fine hum barabar chu
? What is your name? tamaru naam shu chhe?
... My name is... maru naam... chhe
Thank you dhanyavad
Sorry / Excuse me maaf karojo
Yes ha
No na
Please come aavjo
Simple Sentences
I am learning Gujarati hum gujarati shikhi rahyo chu
I need your help mane tamari madad joye
I understand hum samju chu
I don't understand hum samju nathi
Please speak slowly krupa karine dhire bolo
I am hungry mane bhuk lagi chhe
I am thirsty mane pivani taras lagi chhe
I am going home hum ghare jaun chu
I will stay for a while hum aata thodi vaar mate rahish
? What do you like? tamne shu game chhe?
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