પ્રેમ
prem/ˈpɾeːm/
The English word 'love' is પ્રેમ (prem) in Gujarati.
પ્રેમ is used for romantic love, affection and deep fondness, similar to the English word 'love'.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action 'to love', the noun પ્રેમ is used with the verb કરવો (to do) to form the verbal phrase પ્રેમ કરવો. When saying 'I love' in the present tense, the verb is conjugated to કરું છું to agree with the first-person singular subject.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpɾeːm/ (prem).
Did you know?
- In many Gujarati households, the phrase પ્રેમ is replaced by the term મમતા (mamta) when referring specifically to the unconditional, protective love a mother feels for her children.
- The Sanskrit root of પ્રેમ implies a sense of 'delight' or 'joy', suggesting that to love someone is to find joy in their existence.
- In many Indian cultures, including Gujarati, expressing 'love' through words is often considered secondary to expressing it through 'service' or 'care' towards one's family.
Examples in context
- હું તને પ્રેમ કરુ છુ.I love you.This sentence is useful for expressing 'I love you' using પ્રેમ.Tatoeba #3185636 by Rav, translation #1434 by awael58
- માતાનો સંતાન પ્રત્યેનો પ્રેમ અનંત છે.mātānō sanatān pratyēnō prēm anant chē.A mother's love for her child is infinite.
- મને પ્રાણીઓ પ્રત્યે ખૂબ પ્રેમ છે.manē prāṇīō pratyē khūba prēm chē.I have a lot of love for animals.
Example conversation
Hardik and Niya are talking about their relationship.
- હાર્દિક Hardikનિયા, મારો પ્રેમ સાચો છે.Niya, maro prem sacho che.Niya, my love is true.
- નિયા Niyaહું પણ એવું જ અનુભવું છું.Hu pan evu ja anubhavu chu.I feel the same way.
- હાર્દિક Hardikઆ પ્રેમ હંમેશા રહેશે.Aa prem hammesha rahese.This love will last forever.
- નિયા Niyaહા, હાર્દિક, હું સંમત છું.Ha, Hardik, hu sammat chu.Yes, Hardik, I agree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries પ્રેમ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries પ્રેમ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
