Gujarati · Common Verbs
સૂવું
suvu
To sleep
Beginnerverb
Definition
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
Example
બાળકો સૂઈ ગયાં છે.
The children have gone to sleep.
Etymology
'સૂવું' (suvu) finds its roots in Sanskrit with 'शयन' (śayana), meaning to sleep or rest. This word has remained consistent in meaning and usage in Gujarati.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb is mostly used in everyday speech and informal contexts. It is less common in formal writing but is recognized across different regions.