નીકળ
nikal
The phrase 'get lost' in Gujarati is translated as નીકળ (nikal).
Meaning: go away! (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word નીકળ literally means 'get out' or 'leave'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
નીકળ is an informal and blunt command, often used in anger.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address more than one person or to use a slightly more formal tone, use the form નીકળો.
How do you pronounce it?
nikal
Did you know?
- In Gujarati culture, saying નીકળ to an elder is considered an extreme social taboo and a severe sign of disrespect, regardless of the speaker's anger.
- When used between very close friends in a joking manner, નીકળ functions similarly to the English 'get outta here', signaling disbelief rather than a desire for the person to leave.
- Because Gujarati culture places high value on hospitality, telling a guest to નીકળ is considered one of the most profound ways to break social etiquette.
Examples in context
- અહીંથી નીકળ!ahīnthī nīkaḷ!Get lost from here!
- હવે તું નીકળ.havē tū nīkaḷ.Now, get lost.
- મારી સામેથી નીકળ!mārī sāmethī nīkaḷ!Get lost from my sight!
Example conversation
Drishti is annoyed with Aryan for teasing her.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiઆર્યન, મને હેરાન કરવાનું બંધ કર.Āryan, manē hērān karavānu bandh kar.Aryan, stop annoying me.
- આર્યન Aryanહું તો ફક્ત મજાક કરું છું!huṃ tō faktā majāk karūṃ chuṃ!I am just joking!
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiમને મજાક નથી ગમતી, નીકળ!manē majāk nathī gamatī, nīkaḷ!I don't like jokes, get lost!
- આર્યન Aryanઠીક છે, હું જાઉં છું.ṭhīk chē, huṃ jāūṃ chuṃ.Okay, I am going.
