Gujarati · Common Verbs
સાંભળવું
sambhalvu
To hear; to listen
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice sounds with your ears.
Example
પેલું ગીત સાંભળે છે?
Do you hear that song?
Etymology
'સાંભળવું' (sambhalvu) comes from the Sanskrit 'श्रुति' (śruti), which means 'to hear' or 'to listen.' This term highlights the cultural value placed on listening.
How & Where It’s Used
'સાંભળવું' is often used in both informal and formal contexts, particularly during conversations, educational settings, or cultural gatherings across Gujarat.