gujarati: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “gujarati” mean?
An Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Gujarat, or a person from Gujarat.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Gujarat, or a person from Gujarat.
Pertaining to the language, culture, cuisine, or people of Gujarat.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling is identical. British English may have slightly higher exposure due to historical colonial ties and a larger Gujarati diaspora in the UK.
Connotations
Neutral in both varieties. Associated with a specific Indian linguistic and cultural group.
Frequency
Low frequency in general English, but higher in contexts discussing Indian culture, linguistics, or diaspora communities.
Grammar
How to Use “gujarati” in a Sentence
[speak/understand/learn] Gujarati[be] Gujarati[of] Gujarati [origin/descent]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gujarati” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- She attended a traditional Gujarati wedding in Leicester.
- The restaurant serves authentic Gujarati thali.
American English
- He is studying Gujarati literature at university.
- The festival featured Gujarati folk dances.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in contexts of trade with Gujarat or marketing to the Gujarati diaspora (e.g., 'We need a Gujarati version of the website.').
Academic
Used in linguistics, anthropology, South Asian studies, and migration studies (e.g., 'The paper analyses syntactic features of modern Gujarati.').
Everyday
Used when discussing language, food, or cultural background (e.g., 'My neighbour is Gujarati and makes amazing dhokla.').
Technical
Used in computing for language localisation (e.g., 'The software now supports Gujarati font rendering.').
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “gujarati”
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gujarati”
- Misspelling as 'Gujerati' or 'Gujrati'.
- Using lowercase 'g' (it should be capitalised).
- Using as a verb (e.g., 'I Gujarati' is incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Gujarati and Hindi are distinct but related Indo-Aryan languages. They use different scripts and have notable differences in grammar and vocabulary.
Primarily in the Indian state of Gujarat, and by significant diaspora communities worldwide, notably in the UK, USA, Canada, and East Africa.
It uses the Gujarati script, which is derived from the Devanagari script but lacks the horizontal line at the top of letters.
Yes, it commonly functions as an adjective to describe things related to Gujarat (e.g., Gujarati culture, Gujarati film industry).
An Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Indian state of Gujarat, or a person from Gujarat.
Gujarati is usually formal, neutral in register.
Gujarati: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɡʊdʒ.əˈrɑː.ti/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɡʊdʒ.əˈrɑː.t̬i/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'GUJARAT-I am from there.' Links the word directly to the Indian state of Gujarat.
Conceptual Metaphor
LANGUAGE IS A PERSON/HOMELAND (e.g., 'Gujarati is spoken by millions').
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Gujarati' primarily?