કેરી
kerī/ˈkɛ.ɾi/feminine
The English word "mango" is translated into Gujarati as કેરી (kerī).
કેરી refers to the mango fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
કેરી is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈkɛ.ɾi/ (kerī). The stress is on the first of the two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word કેરી is often used in Gujarati folk songs and poetry as a symbol of summer, romance, or even the arrival of a long-awaited guest.
- While કેરી refers to the fruit, the Gujarati language uses a separate root for the mango tree, reflecting a linguistic distinction between the produce and the source.
- The word કેરી is often associated with the flavor 'khatta', meaning sour, which is a prized taste profile in Gujarati appetizers and pickles.
Examples in context
- કેરીનો રસMango pulpThis example shows how to use કેરી when referring to mango pulp.
- આ કેરી ખૂબ મીઠી છે.ā kērī khūba mīṭhī chē.This mango is very sweet.
- મારે એક કેરી જોઈએ છે.mārē ēka kērī jōī'ē chē.I want one mango.
Example conversation
Nilay and Anjali are in the kitchen.
- નિલય Nilayઅંજલિ, શું તારી પાસે કેરી છે?Anjali, shu tāri pāse kerī che?Anjali, do you have a mango?
- અંજલિ Anjaliહા, ફ્રિજમાં એક કેરી છે.hā, frijmā ek kerī che.Yes, there is one mango in the fridge.
- નિલય Nilayતે મને આપી દે.te mane āpī de.Give it to me.
- અંજલિ Anjaliલે, આ રહી તારી કેરી.le, ā rahī tāri kerī.Here, here is your mango.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mango” translations and entries કેરી, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
