Slang

1. મજા આવી

   majaa aavi

   That was fun

   Usage

   The go-to reaction to an experience. Safe with anyone and pleasing to a host or guide

2. જલસા

   jalsaa

   Good times

   Usage

   "Jalsaa chhe" means life is good. Distinctly Gujarati and casual — for friends and shopkeepers

3. જબરું

   jabaru

   Impressive

   Usage

   A casual compliment for skill or workmanship, understood by all ages

4. મસ્ત

   mast

   Great / Nice

   Usage

   Works for food, weather and mood alike. Safe with anyone

5. સોલિડ

   solid

   Solid

   Usage

   An English-derived, youth-leaning compliment; most natural with people your own age

6. શું વાત છે

   shun vaat chhe

   Wow, nice!

   Usage

   The standard way to show you are impressed — safe with anyone, especially praising hospitality or craft

7. એકદમ

   ekdam

   Totally

   Usage

   A colloquial intensifier: "ekdam mast" is "really great". Safe with anyone

8. બરાબર

   baraabar

   Right / OK

   Usage

   Handles agreement and confirmation in one word. Fine with someone senior

9. વાંધો નહીં

   vaandho nahi

   No problem

   Usage

   The reply to an apology or hesitation. Smooth and safe with anyone

10. ચાલો

    chaalo

    Let's go

    Usage

    Prompts a departure. The polite form, so fine with elders; "chaal" is the version for friends

11. ટાઇમપાસ

    taaimpaas

    Timepass

    Usage

    From Indian English and understood nationwide. A light answer to "what were you up to?", for friends

12. ભાઈ

    bhaai

    Brother (address)

    Usage

    A warm way to address a man you do not know; it softens exchanges with drivers and shopkeepers

13. બેન

    ben

    Sister (address)

    Usage

    A polite address for a woman, usable in markets and eateries; also attached to a name as "-ben"

14. કાકા

    kaakaa

    Uncle (address)

    Usage

    An affectionate address for an older man. Not for peers or younger men

15. અરે યાર

    are yaar

    Oh man

    Usage

    A light "oh man". "Yaar" addresses a close friend, so keep it among friends, never with elders

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