Gujarati · Greetings & Phrases

સ્વાગત છે

swagat chhe

Welcome

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Used to welcome guests; padharo means please grace us.

Example

ગુજરાતમાં સ્વાગત છે!

Welcome to Gujarat!

Etymology

'સ્વાગત છે' (swagat chhe) means 'welcome,' derived from the Sanskrit 'स्वागतम्' (svāgatam). This phrase signifies hospitality, deeply embedded in Gujarati culture.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal contexts to greet someone arriving, found in spoken dialogue as well as written signs.

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