Gujarati · Numbers & Time

ગઈ કાલે

gai kale

Yesterday

Beginneradverb

Definition

The day before today, unambiguously.

Example

ગઈ કાલે મેં સરસ ફિલ્મ જોઈ.

Yesterday I watched a nice movie.

Etymology

'ગઈ કાલે' (gai kale) literally translates to 'went yesterday', with 'ગઇ' pertaining to the past and 'કાલ' referring to 'day'. This indicates its roots in the past tense usage in Gujarati.

How & Where It’s Used

'ગઈ કાલે' is predominantly used in spoken Gujarati in informal contexts when referring to any events from the past, recognized throughout different regions.

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