લીલો
līlo/ˈli.lo/
The English word green is translated into Gujarati as લીલો (līlo).
લીલો is an adjective used to describe something that has the color green.
Meaning: having green as its colour (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈli.lo/. The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word લીલો is part of a color system in Gujarati where many primary colors have specific gendered endings depending on the noun they modify.
- While English uses 'green' to mean 'new' or 'untrained', in Gujarati, the concept of being inexperienced is more frequently expressed using terms related to 'raw' or 'unripe' rather than the color itself.
- The color green is deeply associated with prosperity and nature in Gujarat, and લીલો is frequently used in poetry to symbolize youth and vitality.
Examples in context
- તેણે વિશેષ અવસર માટે એક આકર્ષક લીલી સાડી પહેરી.She wore an elegant green saree for the special occasion.
- મને લીલો રંગ ગમે છે.manē līlō raṅga gamē chē.I like the color green.
- સાપ લીલો હતો.sāpa līlō hatō.The snake was green.
Example conversation
Mital and Anjali are looking at a garden.
- મિતલ Mitalજુઓ, ઘાસ કેટલું લીલો છે!Juo, ghas ketlu lilo che!Look, how green the grass is!
- અંજલિ Anjaliહા, બગીચો ખૂબ સુંદર છે.Ha, bagicho khub sundar che.Yes, the garden is very beautiful.
- મિતલ Mitalતમને લીલો રંગ પસંદ છે?Tamne lilo rang pasand che?Do you like the color green?
- અંજલિ Anjaliના, મને વાદળી રંગ ગમે છે.Na, mane vadali rang game che.No, I like the color blue.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry લીલો, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
