સુંદર
sundar
The English word 'pretty' can be translated into Gujarati as સુંદર (sundar).
The word is used to describe someone or something as pleasant or attractive, especially when referring to women and children.
Meaning: especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
sundar
Did you know?
- Because સુંદર is a highly positive and standard term, using it to describe a person's character or a good deed is also culturally appropriate.
- In Gujarati culture, the concept of beauty linked to સુંદર is often associated with 'shringar', the art of adornment and decoration.
- In Gujarati literature, describing something as સુંદર can imply a sense of spiritual or divine perfection, moving beyond mere physical looks.
Examples in context
- તમે ખૂબ સુંદર છો.You are very pretty.
- તે ખૂબ સુંદર છે.te khub sundar che.She is very pretty.
- આ એક સુંદર ફૂલ છે.aa ek sundar phool che.This is a pretty flower.
- બાળકી સુંદર લાગે છે.baalki sundar laage che.The little girl looks pretty.
Example conversation
Aryan and Priya are looking at a drawing Priya made.
- આર્યન Aryanઆ ચિત્ર ખૂબ સુંદર છે, પ્રિયા.aa chitra khub sundar che, priya.This drawing is very pretty, Priya.
- પ્રિયા Priyaઆભાર, આર્યન!aabhar, aryan!Thank you, Aryan!
- આર્યન Aryanતેં ખૂબ સુંદર રંગો વાપર્યા છે.te khub sundar rango vaprya che.You used very pretty colors.
- પ્રિયા Priyaમને ખુશી છે કે તને ગમ્યું.mane khushi che ke tane gamyu.I am happy that you liked it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry સુંદર, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.