આવજો
āvjo/ˈɑʋ.d͡ʒo/
The phrase for bye in Gujarati is આવજો (āvjo).
આવજો is the standard way to say goodbye when you are leaving someone.
Meaning: short for goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase આવજો literally translates to 'come again' or 'come back'.
How do you pronounce it?
āvjo. The first of two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- In Gujarati culture, saying આવજો is a way to avoid the perceived bad luck of saying 'I am going'. By wishing for a return instead, the speaker ensures the cycle of relationship continues.
- In very formal or traditional settings, a person might not say આવજો but instead touch the feet of an elder as a silent gesture of 'bye' and respect.
- When a guest leaves a home, the host may repeat આવજો multiple times over several minutes as they walk to the door or car, rather than saying it just once.
Examples in context
- આવજો, પછી મળીશું.aavjo, pachhi malishu.Bye, see you later.
- ચાલ, આવજો!chaal, aavjo!Okay, bye!
- હા, આવજો.haa, aavjo.Yes, bye.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a phone call.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiઠીક છે, હવે હું રાખું છું.thik che, have hu rakhu chu.Okay, I'll hang up now.
- હાર્દિક Hardikહા, આવજો, દ્રષ્ટિ.haa, aavjo, drashti.Yes, bye, Drishti.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiઆવજો, હાર્દિક.aavjo, hardik.Bye, Hardik.
- હાર્દિક Hardikઆવજો!aavjo!Bye!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry આવજો, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
