Gujarati · Adjectives

ગળ્યું

galyu

Sweet

Beginneradjective

Definition

Sweet in taste — and Gujarati food loves its sweetness!

Example

ગુજરાતી દાળ થોડી ગળી હોય.

Gujarati dal is a little sweet.

Etymology

Originating from the root 'ગળ' in Gujarati, which refers to sweetness, the term 'ગળ્યું' (galyu) has historically described sweet tastes and pleasant experiences.

How & Where It’s Used

'ગળ્યું' is commonly used in informal, everyday conversations and can describe flavors, feelings, or joyful moments, and it appears in both spoken and written Gujarati.

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