વ્હાલા
vhala
The English word 'darling' is translated into Gujarati as વ્હાલા (vhala).
This term is used as an affectionate form of address for a person who is very dear to someone.
Meaning: often used as an affectionate term of address: person who is very dear to one (noun)
Which one should you use?
જાન is used as an informal term of endearment similar to calling someone 'dear' or 'darling', whereas પ્રિય serves as a formal way to express the same sentiment.
How do you pronounce it?
vhala
Did you know?
- The word જાન is also the literal word for 'life' or 'soul', which is why calling someone 'darling' using this term implies they are as essential to you as your own breath.
- Unlike the English 'darling', which is often used for children and partners alike, many Gujarati terms of endearment are strictly partitioned by the age gap between the speaker and the listener.
- While વ્હાલા is a common way to say 'darling', it is also the standard word used in Gujarati to describe someone who is 'beloved' in a poetic or spiritual sense, such as a deity.
Examples in context
- મારા પ્રિય મોટૂં, તું મારી જિંદગીમાં એકજ ખાસ જગ્યા ધરાવે છે.My dear Motu, you hold a special place in my life.
- મારા વ્હાલા, તમે કેમ છો?mārā vhalā, tame kem cho?My darling, how are you?
- વ્હાલા, આ ભેટ તમારા માટે છે.vhalā, ā bhet tamārā māte che.Darling, this gift is for you.
- મારા વ્હાલા મિત્ર, આવજો.mārā vhalā mitra, āvjo.My dear friend, goodbye.
Example conversation
Hardik and Niya are greeting each other at home.
- હાર્દિક Hardikકેમ છો, મારા વ્હાલા?kem cho, mara vhala?How are you, my darling?
- નિયા Niyaહું મજામાં છું, હાર્દિક.hu majama chu, hardik.I am fine, Hardik.
- હાર્દિક Hardikતમારો દિવસ કેવો રહ્યો?tamaro divas kevo rahyo?How was your day?
- નિયા Niyaખૂબ સારો રહ્યો!khub saro rahyo!It was very good!
