આકાશ
ākāś/ˈɑ.kɑʃ/neuter
The English word "sky" is translated into Gujarati as આકાશ (ākāś).
The word refers to the atmosphere above a given point, particularly the visible area where the sun, moon, stars and clouds are seen.
Meaning: atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen (noun)
Which one should you use?
While આકાશ is the standard term, ગગન is a more formal or poetic synonym often found in literature and songs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term ગગન is a formal word for sky used in different regions of Gujarat.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "in the sky", you add the suffix -માં (māṃ) to the noun, resulting in આકાશમાં.
How do you pronounce it?
ākāś (/ˈɑ.kɑʃ/). The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Indian philosophy and the linguistic tradition of Gujarati, આકાશ is not just the 'sky' but is considered one of the five basic elements of the universe, representing ether or space.
- The term આકાશ is often used in Gujarati names for people and places, signifying openness and enlightenment.
- The term ગગન is often used in the names of classical Indian musical ragas or traditional songs to denote a celestial or lofty atmosphere.
Examples in context
- પક્ષીઓ આકાશમાં ઉડે છે.Birds fly in the sky.This example shows how to use આકાશ to describe birds flying in the sky.
- ધરતી ઉપર આકાશ છે.The sky is above the earth.This example demonstrates using આકાશ to state that the sky is above the earth.Tatoeba #3570664 by deejeypatel, translation #3616307 by sabretou
- આકાશ આજે સાફ છે.The sky is clear today.
- આજે આકાશ ખૂબ જ સાફ છે.aje akash khub ja saaf che.The sky is very clear today.
Example conversation
Aryan and Nia are looking up at the night sky.
- આર્યન Aryanનિયા, આકાશમાં જુઓ!Niya, aakashma juo!Nia, look at the sky!
- નિયા Niyaહા, તારા ખૂબ ચમકે છે.Ha, tara khub chamke che.Yes, the stars are shining brightly.
- આર્યન Aryanઆકાશ આજે એકદમ સાફ છે.Aakash aajey ekdam saaf che.The sky is perfectly clear today.
- નિયા Niyaસાચું છે, બધું સુંદર લાગે છે.Sachu che, badhu sundar laage che.That's true, everything looks beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sky” translations and entries આકાશ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
