ટેબલ
ṭebalneuter
The English word "table" can be translated into Gujarati as either ટેબલ (ṭebal) or મેજ.
Meaning: item of furniture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gujarati | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ટેબલ | ṭebal | neuter | |
| મેજ | mej | /ˈmeːd͡ʒ/ (Gujarati, Standard) | neuter |
Which one should you use?
ટેબલ is the common everyday word used in conversation. In contrast, મેજ is a more formal or literary term.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ṭebal
Did you know?
- In traditional Gujarati households, the concept of a 'table' was often replaced by a પાટલી, a low wooden plank or stool used for sitting and eating on the floor.
- In Gujarati, the word for 'table' in a mathematical context, like a multiplication table, is different from the furniture words ટેબલ or મેજ.
- The formal word મેજ is a loanword from Classical Persian, reflecting the centuries of administrative and cultural influence from Persian-speaking empires in India.
Examples in context
- રામનું ટેબલ મારી બાજુમાં જ છે.Ram's table is besides mine.This sentence shows the position of ટેબલ in relation to another object.Tatoeba #3570668 by deejeypatel, translation #3707501 by tigger
- આ ટેબલ ઘણું મોટું છે.ā ṭēbăl ghaṇuṁ mōṭuṁ chē.This table is very big.
- ટેબલ પર એક પુસ્તક છે.ṭēbăl par ēka pustaka chē.There is a book on the table.
Example conversation
Aryan and Anjali are organizing a room.
- આર્યન Aryanઅંજલિ, આ ટેબલ ક્યાં રાખવું છે?Anjali, aa table kya rakhvu che?Anjali, where should this table be placed?
- અંજલિ Anjaliતેને બારીની પાસે રાખો.Tene bari ni pase rakho.Keep it near the window.
- આર્યન Aryanશું ટેબલ ત્યાં સમાઈ જશે?Shu table tya samai jashe?Will the table fit there?
- અંજલિ Anjaliહા, ત્યાં પૂરતી જગ્યા છે.Ha, tya purti jagya che.Yes, there is enough space there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “table” translations and entries ટેબલ, મેજ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ટેબલ, મેજ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
