A1 Expression Neutral

આ અઘરું છે

આ અઘર છ

This is difficult

Bedeutung

Commenting on high difficulty

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Gujaratis are known for their business acumen. Saying 'Aa agharu che' in a business deal is often a tactic to negotiate a better price or more time. In Gujarat, the 10th and 12th-grade board exams are seen as the ultimate 'agharu' challenge. The phrase is a constant refrain in households during March. In farming communities, 'agharu' is used to describe the weather or soil conditions, reflecting a deep connection to the land's challenges. Young people in cities like Surat or Vadodara use 'agharu' sarcastically to describe someone who is being 'extra' or dramatic.

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The 'U' Rule

If you don't know the gender of the object, always stick to 'Agharu'. It's the safest bet.

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Don't over-aspirate

The 'gh' in 'agharu' is soft. Don't make it sound like you're clearing your throat!

Bedeutung

Commenting on high difficulty

💡

The 'U' Rule

If you don't know the gender of the object, always stick to 'Agharu'. It's the safest bet.

⚠️

Don't over-aspirate

The 'gh' in 'agharu' is soft. Don't make it sound like you're clearing your throat!

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Add 'To'

Saying 'Aa TO agharu che' adds a natural flavor, meaning 'This is INDEED hard'.

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Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'agharu'.

આ દાખલો બહુ ____ છે.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: અઘરો

'Dakhlo' (sum/problem) is masculine, so we use 'agharo'.

Which sentence is correct for 'This work is hard'?

Choose the best translation:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: આ કામ અઘરું છે.

'Kaam' (work) is neuter in Gujarati.

Match the Gujarati phrase to its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: a

All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.

Complete the dialogue.

A: શું તમે આ વાંચી શકો છો? B: ના, આ ____ છે.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: અઘરું

The context implies the person cannot read it because it is difficult.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

When to use Agharu

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Tasks

  • Homework
  • Coding
  • Cooking
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Decisions

  • Choosing a job
  • Buying a house

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'agharu'. Fill Blank A1

આ દાખલો બહુ ____ છે.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: અઘરો

'Dakhlo' (sum/problem) is masculine, so we use 'agharo'.

Which sentence is correct for 'This work is hard'? Choose A1

Choose the best translation:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: આ કામ અઘરું છે.

'Kaam' (work) is neuter in Gujarati.

Match the Gujarati phrase to its English meaning. Match A1

Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: a

All pairs are correctly matched in the options provided.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: શું તમે આ વાંચી શકો છો? B: ના, આ ____ છે.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: અઘરું

The context implies the person cannot read it because it is difficult.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It's better to use 'mushkel' or 'ziddi'. Calling a person 'agharu' sounds like you're calling them a math problem!

'Agharu' is more common for tasks/lessons. 'Mushkel' is used for difficult times or complex problems.

In written Gujarati, it is 'અઘરું' (with an anusvara/dot), which gives it a slightly nasal 'n' sound at the end.

Add 'bahuj' or 'khub' before 'agharu'. Example: 'Aa bahuj agharu che'.

Yes, it is completely neutral and polite for all settings.

Only if the recipe is hard to make. If the food is physically hard to bite, use 'kathan'.

The opposite is 'sahelu' (સહેલું), meaning easy.

Yes, if it's modifying a specific noun. If used alone, it stays neuter.

No, Hindi uses 'kathin' or 'mushkil'. 'Agharu' is uniquely Gujarati/Marathi.

Yes, but follow it up with a solution so you don't sound like you're complaining.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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આ મુશ્કેલ છે

synonym

This is difficult

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આ ભારે છે

similar

This is heavy/intense

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આ સહેલું છે

contrast

This is easy

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આ પડકારજનક છે

specialized form

This is challenging

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