વિચ
vic
The English word "witch" can be translated into Gujarati as વિચ (vic) or ચૂડેલ.
Meaning: person who uses magic (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gujarati | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| વિચ | vic |
| ચૂડેલ | cūḍel |
Both terms refer to a person or entity that uses magic. ચૂડેલ is deeply rooted in Gujarati folklore to describe a female spirit or supernatural being.
Which one should you use?
In contrast, ચૂડેલ (cūḍel) is the traditional term used to describe a witch or a female demon, often carrying a more frightening or supernatural connotation in folklore.
How do you pronounce it?
vic
When do people say it?
In Gujarati folk stories and horror contexts, the term ચૂડેલ is frequently used to describe a female entity possessing supernatural powers.
Did you know?
- The term ચૂડેલ is derived from the word ચૂડલી, which refers to bangles. This connects the entity to the traditional jewelry worn by married women in Gujarat.
- In Gujarati folklore, a ચૂડેલ is often depicted as a woman with feet turned backward, a physical trait that marks her as a supernatural being.
- Gujarati folklore often distinguishes a ચૂડેલ from a ડકણ (ḍakaṇ). While both are translated as 'witch', a ડકણ is typically a living woman who practices dark arts, whereas a ચૂડેલ is a spirit.
Example sentences for Gujarati are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Drishti and Nilay are discussing a fantasy movie.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiનિલય, આ ફિલ્મની વિચ કેટલી ડરામણી છે!Nilay, ā philmanī vica kēṭalī ḍarāmaṇī chē!Nilay, how scary is the witch in this movie!
- નિલય Nilayહા, તેની શક્તિઓ ખૂબ જ અજીબ છે.hā, tēnī śaktiyōṃ khūba ja ajība chē.Yes, her powers are very strange.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiતે વિચ બધાને જાદુથી બદલી નાખે છે.tē vica badhāne jādūthī badalī nākhē chē.That witch changes everyone with magic.
- નિલય Nilayમને લાગે છે કે તે જીતશે.manē lāgē chē kē tē jītaśē.I think she will win.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “witch” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
