સફરજન
sapharjan/ˈsə.pʰəɾ.d͡ʒən/neuter
The English word 'apple' is translated into Gujarati as સફરજન (sapharjan). Wiktionary also lists એપલ (epal).
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gujarati | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| સફરજન | sapharjan | /ˈsə.pʰəɾ.d͡ʒən/ (Gujarati, Standard) | neuter |
| એપલ | epal |
સફરજન refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica plant. In modern, urban settings, the English loanword એપલ is also used.
Which one should you use?
સફરજન is the standard Gujarati term for the fruit, while એપલ is a colloquial loanword from English. એપલ is often used specifically when referring to the technology brand or in contemporary urban conversations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word સફરજન is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of સફરજન is /ˈsə.pʰəɾ.dʒən/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The Gujarati word સફરજન was originally borrowed from the Arabic word for 'quince'. Over time the meaning shifted to include the common 'apple'.
- In many parts of Gujarat, if you ask for an એપલ, a shopkeeper might assume you are asking about the iPhone rather than the fruit. To be safe when buying groceries, it is better to use the traditional સફરજન.
- In traditional Gujarati markets, fruits are often grouped by their origin, and સફરજન are typically highlighted as imports from the mountains of Himachal Pradesh or Kashmir.
Examples in context
- મને સફરજન ભાવે છે.mane saphara-jana bhaave che.I like apples.
- આ સફરજન લાલ છે.aa saphara-jana laala che.This apple is red.
- ટેબલ પર એક સફરજન છે.tebala para eka saphara-jana che.There is an apple on the table.
Example conversation
Mital and Niya are in the kitchen.
- મિતલ Mitalનિયા, શું આપણે સફરજન ખરીદ્યા?Niyā, shū āpaṇe safarjan kharīdyā?Niya, did we buy apples?
- નિયા Niyaહા, મિતલ, ફ્રૂટ બાસ્કેટમાં જુઓ.hā, Mital, frūt bāsketmā jūo.Yes, Mital, look in the fruit basket.
- મિતલ Mitalમને એક સફરજન આપો.mane ek safarjan āpo.Give me an apple.
- નિયા Niyaઆ લો, આ ખૂબ તાજું છે.ā lo, ā khūb tāju che.Here you go, this one is very fresh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries સફરજન, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries સફરજન, CC BY-SA 4.0.
