Language/Gujarati/Vocabulary/Colors

Gujarati Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Gujarati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning the colors in Gujarati Language/Gujarati/Vocabulary. Colors are an essential part of any language as they form an important part of our lives, and we use them for expressing our emotions, feelings, and thoughts.

The Gujarati language has a rich and varied vocabulary for colors, each with its own cultural significance. So, it's essential to know these colors and their meanings to understand the Gujarati culture better. Also, learning colors in Gujarati is essential when it comes to shopping, describing things, food, clothing, and relationships.

So, let's get started!

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages:Fruits, Drinks, Numbers (nembero નંબરો) & Clothes.

Basic Colors in Gujarati

Let's explore the basic colors in the Gujarati language and understand their cultural significance. Here is a list of primary colors in Gujarati:

Gujarati	Pronunciation	English Translation
કાળો	Kaalo / Kaala	Black
સફેદ	Safed	White
લાલ	Laal	Red
પીળો	Peelo / Pilo	Yellow
લીલો	Leelo	Green
વાદળી	Vaadli	Blue
ગુલાબી	Gulaabi	Pink
નારંગી	Naarangi	Orange

Cultural Significance of Basic Colors in Gujarati Culture

• કાળો Kaalo / Kaala (Black): In Gujarati culture, black is often associated with mystery, power, and elegance. It is considered auspicious to wear black on certain days to ward off the evil eye and bring good luck.

• સફેદ Safed (White): White symbolizes purity, peace, and innocence. In Gujarati culture, white attire is commonly worn during religious ceremonies.

• લાલ Laal (Red): Red is the color of love, passion, and vitality. It's a popular color for brides who often wear red sarees or lehengas during weddings. The color is also significant during festivals like Navratri.

• પીળો Peelo / Pilo (Yellow): Yellow represents happiness, optimism, and positivity. In Gujarat, yellow is considered auspicious and is commonly used in rituals and celebrations like Pongal and Diwali.

• લીલો Leelo (Green): Green is a symbol of fertility, peace, and prosperity. It is also associated with nature and agriculture. Hindu god Krishna, who is revered in Gujarat, is often depicted in green.

• વાદળી Vaadli (Blue): Blue stands for calm, trust, and loyalty. It is also associated with spirituality, and gods like Shiva and Vishnu are often depicted in blue.

• ગુલાબી Gulaabi (Pink): Pink is a color that signifies tenderness, love, and femininity. While it is not exclusive to Gujarat, it is popular in traditional dresses and fabrics across the state.

• નારંગી Naarangi (Orange): Orange is a color associated with enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth. It also symbolizes purity and spirituality, and it is featured in the Indian national flag, symbolizing courage and sacrifice.

Intermediate Colors

Now that we're familiar with the basic colors let's take a look at Intermediate colors in Gujarati.

Gujarati	Pronunciation	English Translation
કાળું	Kaalu / Kaul	Dark
ગોલેઠી	Golethi	Turquoise
ચાંદી	Chaandi	Silver
તાંબું	Taaumb / Taaumbu	Copper
સોનું	Sonu / Sonu	Gold
બકરી-સુવણાંગી	Bakri-Suvanaangi	Peach
જાંભળો	Jaambhalo / Jambhalo	Maroon
ખાકી રંગ	Khaaki Rang / Khaaki	Khaki

Cultural Significance

Let's take a closer look at some of these colors.

• કાળું Kaalu / Kaul (Dark): This color refers to shades that are darker than black. It is often used to describe the color of a night sky, a forest, or a deep body of water.

• ગોલેઠી Golethi (Turquoise): This color gets its name from the blue-green mineral of the same name. It is often associated with calmness and serenity.

• તાંબું Taaumb / Taaumbu (Copper): This color is named after the metal of the same name. It is often associated with warmth and energy.

• સોનું Sonu / Sonu (Gold): Gold is a precious metal and is often associated with wealth, prosperity, and opulence.

• બકરી-સુવણાંગી Bakri-Suvanaangi (Peach): This color gets its name from the fruit of the same name. It is often associated with freshness and youthfulness.

• જાંભળો Jaambhalo / Jambhalo (Maroon): This color is named after the French word of the same name that means chestnut. It is a deep, rich shade of red-brown.

Advanced Colors

Finally, let's take a look at the advanced colors in Gujarati. These advanced colors are used less commonly than the basic and intermediate colors, but they are still essential.

Gujarati	Pronunciation	English Translation
સીમાંત	Seemaant	Indigo
ઝડપીત	Jhdpit / Jhadapit	Olive
ભૂખરીયો	Bhukhriyo / Bhukariyo	Mustard
ગ્રીનિશ	Greenish	Greenish
જાડેર	Jaader / Jaadar	Teal

• Note: There are several ways of performing transcription and some of them depend on variations in pronunciation in different regions of Gujarati-speaking areas. The proferred pronunciations have been arranged accordingly.*

Dialogue

Let’s have a conversation between two friends, Ravi and Neha, to see how to use these colors in context.

• Ravi: નેહા, તમારી શાડીનો કાલો રંગ મને ખૂબ જ ગમ્યો. (Neha, tamari shaadino kaalo rang mane khub j gamyo.) (Neha, I really liked the black color of your saree at your wedding.)
• Neha: આ નવો ટોપ કે સફેદ કૈપ મારી પસંદ છે. નીલો રંગ આવડે જ નથી. (A navo top ke safed kaip mari pasand che. Nilo rang avde j nathi.) (I like this new top or white cape. Blue color isn't that appealing.)

Conclusion

In conclusion, knowing the colors in Gujarati is an essential part of learning the language. By learning colors, you are not only expanding your vocabulary, but you are also gaining a deeper understanding of the Gujarati culture. So, go ahead, and try to use the colors in different contexts, and don't forget to have fun!

Don't forget, the best way to learn any language is to practice with native speakers. You can find friends to practice with on Polyglot Club. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions you may have!

If you want to expand your Gujarati vocabulary even further, then check out our [Language/Gujarati/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page for more lessons!

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Sources:

- "Colors in Gujarati." Omniglot, https://www.omniglot.com/language/colors/gujarati.htm.

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Sources

• English-Gujarati Bilingual Children's Picture Dictionary Book of ...
• Gujarati Colors Flashcards | Quizlet