Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Pronouns
Hi Gujarati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Gujarati pronouns. Pronouns are used in place of a noun to avoid duplication and add clarity to sentences. They help avoid repetition and make writing more concise. Let's get started!
What are Pronouns?
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. The most common pronouns in Gujarati include:
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| હું | hun | I |
| તું | tun | you (singular) |
| તમે | tame | you (plural) |
| અવનો | avno | he/him |
| આવીને | aavine | she/her |
| તેમનો | temno | they/them |
Types of Pronouns
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns refer to specific people or objects.
Example:
- હું ગમો ખાશે. (hun ghamo khashe.) - I like spinach.
- તું ખુબ તાજી લાઈટ સમજેલી. (tun khub taji light samajeli.) - You understand the new light system well.
- તમે કેમ છો? (tame kem cho?) - How are you (plural)?
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns indicate ownership of a noun or an object.
Example:
- મેંગો મારુ છે. (mango maru che.) - The mango is mine.
- તમારું ઘર સાફ છે. (tamara ghar saaf che.) - Your (singular) house is clean.
- આપણે અમારી કિતાબો કાઢી લીધી નથી. (apani amari kitaabo kadhi lidhi nathi.) - We haven't picked up our books.
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same.
Example:
- જોઈએ, અવને પ્રેમ છે. (joie, avne prem che.) - Look, he loves himself.
- આવીને પ્રેમ પામે છે. (aavine prem pame che.) - She finds love in herself.
Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are used for asking questions.
Example:
- કોણ અવનો જીવન બચાવે છે? (kon avno jeevan bachave che?) - Who is saving his life?
- સમય ક્યાંથી શરૂ થાય છે? (samay kyathhi sharu thaye che?) - When does the time start?
Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns point out specific objects or people.
Example:
- આ પાણી ઠંડુ છે. (a pani thandu che.) - This water is cold.
- આપણી કેટલી ગ્લાસ પણ છરી નથી. (apani ketali glass pan chari nathi.) - We don't have any clean glasses.
Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns are used to join one clause to another.
Example:
- જે વ્યક્તિ વિવાહ કરે છે, તેઓ સચોટ હોય છે. (je vyakti vivah kare che, teo sachot hoy che.) - The person who gets married is faithful.
- જે સૂરજ ના ઉગામથી આપણે સંતોષ મળે છે. (je suraj na ugmathi apani santo ash male che.) - We get happiness from the sunrise.
Dialogue
- પર્સન 1: હું તમને પ્રેમ કરું છું. (hun tamne prem karu chu.) - I love you.
- પર્સન 2: હું પણ તમને પ્રેમ કરું છું. (hun pan tamne prem karu chu.) - I also love you.
- પર્સન 1: હું મારી ઇછાઓ પૂરી કરું છું. (hun mari ichhao puri karu chu.) - I fulfill my desires.
- પર્સન 2: તમે સમજદાર હોવું જોઈએ. (tame samajadar hovu joie.) - You should be intelligent.
Tips for Learning Gujarati Pronouns
- Practice using pronouns in everyday conversation.
- Listen to Gujarati speakers and pay attention to their use of pronouns.
- Visit Find native speakers and ask them any questions you have.
- Review the Grammar section of the Gujarati language page on Polyglot Club.
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