Gujarati · Common Verbs
કરવું
karvu
To do; to make
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perform an action; combines with nouns to form many verbs.
Example
વીકએન્ડમાં શું કરશો?
What will you do at the weekend?
Etymology
'કરવું' (karvu) originates from the Sanskrit root 'कर्तुम्' (kartum), which means 'to do' or 'to make.' This verb emphasizes action and agency inherent in the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'કરવું' is used in a range of contexts from formal commands to everyday expressions, applicable in diverse spoken scenarios throughout Gujarat.