સાચવજો
sachavjo
To say "take care" in Gujarati, use સાચવજો (sachavjo).
While it literally means 'be careful', it is commonly used as a warm parting phrase similar to 'take care' in English.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a polite imperative form derived from the verb meaning 'to be careful' or 'to watch out'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -જો (-jo) makes the command polite and respectful, suitable for elders or strangers.
How do you pronounce it?
sachavjo
Did you know?
- In Gujarati, the verb સાચવવું used in સાચવજો can also mean 'to preserve' or 'to save'. Using it as a goodbye suggests you are asking the other person to preserve their well-being.
- While સાચવજો is the standard way to say 'take care', Gujaratis often accompany this parting phrase with a slight nod or a joining of palms in a 'Namaste' gesture to show deeper respect.
- The polite suffix -જો is a remnant of an older grammatical structure used to soften imperatives, making the command 'be careful' feel like a gentle suggestion.
Examples in context
- હું ખુબ જ ભલો છું, આપ ધ્યાન રાખજો.I'm doing very well, take care.
- હવે હું જાઉં છું, સાચવજો.have hu jao chu, sācavajo.I am leaving now, take care.
- રસ્તામાં સાચવજો.rasatama sācavajo.Take care on the way.
Example conversation
Anjali and Nilay are parting ways at a bus stop.
- અંજલિ Anjaliનિલય, આજે મળીને આનંદ થયો.nilay, āje maḷine ānaṅda thayo.Nilay, it was nice meeting you today.
- નિલય Nilayમને પણ, અંજલિ.mane paṇ, aṅjali.Me too, Anjali.
- અંજલિ Anjaliસાચવજો.sācavajo.Take care.
- નિલય Nilayઆભાર, તમે પણ સાચવજો.ābhāra, tame paṇ sācavajo.Thank you, you take care too.
