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.