Gujarati · Common Verbs

લખવું

lakhvu

To write

Beginnerverb

Definition

To form letters and words on paper or a screen.

Example

હું લાંબો ઈમેલ લખું છું.

I am writing a long email.

Etymology

'લખવું' (lakhvu) comes from the Sanskrit verb 'लिखति' (likhati), which means 'to write' or 'to inscribe.' This linguistically rich term represents the act of documenting and expression.

How & Where It’s Used

'લખવું' is utilized in both oral and written forms, commonly appearing in literature, academic settings, and day-to-day conversations in Gujarat.

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