આવજો
āvajo/ˈɑʋ.d͡ʒo/
Goodbye in Gujarati is આવજો (āvajo).
In Gujarati culture, instead of saying a word for 'farewell', it is standard to use a phrase that implies the person will return.
Meaning: farewell (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word આવજો literally means 'come again' or 'please come'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form આવજો uses the '-jo' suffix, which makes the verb an imperative used for polite address or to express a wish.
How do you pronounce it?
āvajo (/ˈɑʋ.dʒo/). The first of two syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- In many Indian cultures, including Gujarati, the concept of a final 'farewell' can feel heavy or even unlucky, which is why the language prefers the circularity of આવજો.
- While આવજો is the standard farewell, some Gujarati speakers use the English 'bye' in casual settings, but they may still pair it with a gesture of touching the elder's feet to show respect.
- The root of આવજો is shared with the Sanskrit word āgaccha, which also means 'come', illustrating the long linguistic lineage of the Gujarati language.
Examples in context
- આવજો.Goodbye!This example shows how to use આવજો.Tatoeba #3206995 by Rav, translation #516745 by minshirui
- હમણાં મળીએ, આવજો.hamenā malī'ē, āvajō.See you soon, goodbye.
- સારું, આવજો.sāru, āvajō.Okay, goodbye.
Example conversation
Aryan and Priya are finishing their conversation at a cafe.
- આર્યન Aryanમારે હવે નીકળવું જોઈએ.mārē hē vē nīkaḷavuṃ jō'i'ē.I should leave now.
- પ્રિયા Priyaઠીક છે, આવજો.ṭhīka chē, āvajō.Okay, goodbye.
- આર્યન Aryanફરી મળીશું, પ્રિયા.pharī malī'śuṃ, priyā.We will meet again, Priya.
- પ્રિયા Priyaહા, આવજો.hā, āvajō.Yes, goodbye.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goodbye” translations and entries આવજો, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
