પાકો ભાઈબંધ
pako bhaibandh
The English phrase "best friend" is translated into Gujarati as પાકો ભાઈબંધ (pako bhaibandh).
The term refers to an especially close and trusted friend. You may also use the expression મારા પ્રિય જીગર મિત્ર, which means "my dear-hearted friend."
Meaning: an especially close and trusted friend (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
પાકો ભાઈબંધ is composed of પાકો (pako), meaning "ripe" or "solid/firm" and ભાઈબંધ (bhaibandh), meaning "friend" or "companion".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
પાકો ભાઈબંધ carries a colloquial and warm tone, often used among peers to denote a deep, long-standing bond. For formal contexts, such as when referring to a best friend in more serious or official speech, you should use શ્રેષ્ઠ મિત્ર.
How do you pronounce it?
pako bhaibandh
Did you know?
- In many Gujarati social circles, instead of just saying 'best friend', people might use the term જીગરનો ટુકડો (jigar-no-tukdo), which means 'a piece of one's liver'.
- The word ભાઈબંધ (bhaibandh) literally translates to a 'brother-bond', implying that a best friend is considered part of one's own family.
- The word પાકો in પાકો ભાઈબંધ is the same word used to describe a 'ripe' mango. It suggests that a friendship has reached its full maturity and sweetness.
Examples in context
- તે મારો પાકો ભાઈબંધ છે.te maro pako bhaibandh che.He is my best friend.
- રાહુલ મારો પાકો ભાઈબંધ છે.rahul maro pako bhaibandh che.Rahul is my best friend.
- તારો પાકો ભાઈબંધ કોણ છે?taro pako bhaibandh kon che?Who is your best friend?
Example conversation
Aryan is introducing his friend to Anjali.
- આર્યન Aryanઅંજલિ, આ મારો પાકો ભાઈબંધ છે.Anjali, ā māro pāko bhāībandh che.Anjali, this is my best friend.
- અંજલિ Anjaliનમસ્તે, તમને મળીને આનંદ થયો.Namastē, tamnē malīnē ānannd thayō.Hello, nice to meet you.
- આર્યન Aryanતે ખૂબ જ મદદગાર છે.Te khūb ja madadgār che.He is very helpful.
- અંજલિ Anjaliતે જાણીને સારું લાગ્યું.Te jāṇīnē sārū lāgyū.It is good to know that.
