Gujarati · Common Verbs
ખાવું
khavu
To eat
Beginnerverb
Definition
To eat; jami lidhu — have you eaten — is daily care.
Example
જમી લીધું?
Have you eaten?
Etymology
'ખાવું' (khavu) originates from the Sanskrit word 'खादति' (khādati), meaning 'to eat.' This term has maintained its significance through linguistic evolution in Gujarati.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both informal and formal contexts, 'ખાવું' is a staple in daily conversations, recipes, and cultural discourses, understood across Gujarati-speaking regions.