શું

Definition

Used to ask about things; also starts yes/no questions.

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Etymology

'શું' (shu) is derived from the Sanskrit 'किम्' (kim), which translates to 'what' in English. Its usage has evolved with nuances and variations in Gujarati.

How & Where It’s Used

'શું' is widely used in informal spoken contexts, in everyday questions, and in both written and conversational Gujarati. It is universal across various dialects.

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