તબલા
tablāmasculine
The English phrase "tabla" is translated into Gujarati as તબલા (tablā).
The term refers to an Indian drum.
Meaning: an Indian drum (noun)
Which one should you use?
તબલો is a formal term for tabla in Gujarati.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word તબલા is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
tablā
Did you know?
- In Gujarati culture, it is considered disrespectful to step over a તબલા because musical instruments are seen as physical embodiments of the goddess Saraswati.
- While તબલા refers to the instrument, the word 'tabla' in Arabic actually means 'drum' or 'tablet', referring to the flat surface of the skin.
- In traditional Gujarati folk music, the rhythm of a 'tabla' is often interpreted through specific 'bols' or spoken syllables that are considered the 'language' of the drum.
Examples in context
- તબલાનો અવાજ ખૂબ સારો છે.Tablano avaj khub saro che.The sound of the tabla is very good.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing music in a living room.
- પ્રિયા Priyaશું તારી પાસે તબલા છે?Shu tari pase tabla che?Do you have a tabla?
- મિતલ Mitalહા, મારી પાસે એક તબલા છે.Ha, mari pase ek tabla che.Yes, I have a tabla.
- પ્રિયા Priyaતે ખૂબ જ સુંદર છે!Te khub ja sundar che!It is very beautiful!
- મિતલ Mitalઆભાર, તે મને ગિફ્ટમાં મળ્યો હતો.Aabhar, te mane gift ma malyo hato.Thanks, I received it as a gift.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tabla” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
