ચા
cā/ˈt͡ʃɑ/
The Gujarati word for tea is ચા (cā).
The word ચા refers to the drink made from the leaves of the tea plant.
Meaning: drink made from leaves of tea plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is cā (/ˈtʃɑ/).
Did you know?
- Gujarati speakers often use ચા in the phrase 'ચા-પાણી', which literally means 'tea and water'. This is used as a general term for light refreshments or a snack.
- The Gujarati word ચા shares its root with the Portuguese 'chá' and the Chinese 'chá'. This reflects the ancient maritime trade routes that brought the drink to India's western coast.
- In Gujarati culture, offering someone ચા is often considered a mandatory social ritual of hospitality, regardless of the time of day.
Examples in context
- તેં ચા પીધીDid you drink tea?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has already consumed ચા.
- મને ચા બહુ ગમે છે.mane chā bahu game che.I like tea very much.
- શું તમે ચા પીશો?shu tame chā pīsho?Will you drink tea?
Example conversation
Niya and Hardik are chatting in the kitchen.
- નિયા Niyaહાર્દિક, શું તારે ચા પીવી છે?Hardik, shu tarē chā pīvī chē?Hardik, do you want to drink tea?
- હાર્દિક Hardikહા, નિયા, મને ચા આપો.hā, Niya, mane chā āpō.Yes, Niya, give me tea.
- નિયા Niyaતમારી ચામાં ખાંડ નાખું?tamārī chāmā khānd nākhu?Should I put sugar in your tea?
- હાર્દિક Hardikના, મને ખાંડ વગરની ચા ગમે છે.nā, mane khānd vagarnī chā gamē chē.No, I like tea without sugar.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tea” translations and entries ચા, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ચા, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
