નવાઈ

Definition

The feeling of wonder at something unexpected.

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Etymology

'નવાઈ' (navai) comes from the combination of 'નવા' (navā), meaning new, and 'આઈ' (ā'ī), which indicates arrival. It conveys a sense of wonder or surprise at something new.

How & Where It’s Used

'નવાઈ' is primarily used in informal spoken language but can sometimes be found in written texts. It is understood in various regional dialects of Gujarati without significant variation.

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