Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Adjectives
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In this lesson, we will learn about adjectives in Gujarati grammar. Adjectives are an essential part of any language, and their correct usage can improve the quality of your language usage. By the end of the lesson, you will understand how to use adjectives properly and add more depth and detail to your speaking and writing.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Questions, Nouns, Pronouns & How to Use Be.
What are Adjectives in Gujarati?[edit | edit source]
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide additional information about the noun or pronoun they are describing, such as its size, color, shape, or origin. In Gujarati, adjectives follow the noun they describe, unlike in English, where they come before the noun. For example:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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સુંદર લડકો | sundar ladko | handsome boy |
વિશાળ વૃક્ષ | vishal vrksh | big tree |
ચોખાં લાલ ગુલાબ | chokha lal gulaab | fresh red rose |
In these examples, the adjectives "sundar," "vishal," and "lal" follow the nouns "ladko," "vrksh," and "gulaab," respectively.
Types of Adjectives[edit | edit source]
There are several types of adjectives in Gujarati. Some of the most common types include:
Descriptive Adjectives[edit | edit source]
Descriptive adjectives describe or modify the characteristics of a noun or pronoun. These are perhaps the most common type of adjective we use in everyday language. Examples of descriptive adjectives include:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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સોનું રંગ | sonun rang | golden color |
કાળું કુતરો | kaalu kutro | black dog |
In these examples, the adjectives "sonu" and "kaalu" describe the color of an object, and "kutro" describes the noun "dog."
Quantitative Adjectives[edit | edit source]
Quantitative adjectives provide information about the quantity or number of a noun. Examples of quantitative adjectives include:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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ચાર કિલો ચીની | chaar kilo cheeni | four kilograms of sugar |
અઢેરા હજાર રૂપિયાનું રકમ | adhera hazaar rupiyanu rukam | fifteen thousand rupees |
In these examples, the adjectives "chaar kilo" and "adhera hazaar" provide quantitative information about the nouns "cheeni" and "rupiyanu."
Demonstrative Adjectives[edit | edit source]
Demonstrative adjectives point to or indicate specific nouns or pronouns. They include the words "this," "that," "these," and "those" in English. In Gujarati, demonstrative adjectives include:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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આ કુતરો | aa kutro | this dog |
તે પકવાન | te pakvaan | that dish |
In these examples, "aa" and "te" are demonstrative adjectives that indicate the specific nouns "kutro" and "pakvaan."
Possessive Adjectives[edit | edit source]
Possessive adjectives indicate ownership and describe the possession of a noun or pronoun. In English, they include words like "my," "your," "his," "her," "our," and "their." In Gujarati, possessive adjectives include:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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મારો બાળક | maro baalak | my child |
તમારો ઘર | tamaro ghar | your house |
In these examples, "maro" and "tamaro" are possessive adjectives that describe the possession of the nouns "baalak" and "ghar."
Interrogative Adjectives[edit | edit source]
Interrogative adjectives are used in questions to ask about the characteristics or qualities of a noun. In English, they include words like "which," "what," and "whose." In Gujarati, interrogative adjectives include:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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કયો ફલ છે? | kayo fal che? | Which fruit is it? |
કેટલો કાળરું બિલાડો છે? | ketlo kaalarun bilado che? | What is the color of the black cat? |
In these examples, "kayo" and "ketlo" are interrogative adjectives that ask about the qualities of the nouns "fal" and "bilado."
Agreement of Adjectives with Nouns[edit | edit source]
In Gujarati, adjectives must agree with the noun they are describing in gender, number, and case. For example:
Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
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ચાર સુંદરા લડકા | chaar sundara ladka | four handsome boys |
ચાર સુંદરી લડકીઓ | chaar sundari ladkio | four beautiful girls |
In these examples, the adjectives "sundara" and "sundari" agree with the noun "ladka" and "ladi," respectively, in gender and number. The same applies to adjectives used in different cases.
Practice Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Person 1: કેટલો પકવાન બનાવ્યો છો? (Ketlo pakvaan banavyo cho? - What dish are you making?) Person 2: મારી માતાજી પાક બનાવી રહી છે. તે સુંદર વાગી રહી છે. (Mari mataji pak banavi rahi che. Te sundar vagi rahi che. - My mother is making food. It smells great.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for this lesson on adjectives in Gujarati. Now that you understand the different types of adjectives and how to use them in agreement with their nouns, practice using them in your spoken and written language. To improve your Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Adjective English grammar in gujarati | વિશેષણ - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Adjective - English Grammar in Gujarati - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Feminine (se'te'rī સ્ત્રી)
- Nouns
- Questions
- How to Use Be
- Gender
- Negation
- Give your Opinion
- Pronouns
- Conditional Mood
- Negation (negueśhen નેગેશન)
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Gujarati Adjectives - Learn Gujarati language
- Learn Gujarati - Grammar and Vocabulary
- Gujarati grammar - Wikipedia