Bedeutung
Feeling very hungry.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Gujarat, hospitality is paramount. If someone says their 'cats are speaking,' it is a signal for the host to provide snacks (farsan) immediately. Animal metaphors are common across India. While Gujarati uses cats, Hindi speakers might say 'Pet mein chuhe daud rahe hain' (Mice are running in the stomach). In villages, the sound of a crow (kāgaḍo) is often associated with guests coming or loud noises, which is why 'crows speaking in the stomach' is a popular regional variant. Younger generations use this idiom on social media (Instagram/Twitter) with cat emojis to describe their 'hangry' (hungry + angry) state.
Use it to be polite
Instead of saying 'I'm hungry, feed me,' using this idiom makes the request sound like a funny observation, which is more polite in Gujarati culture.
Plurality matters
Always use 'bilada' (plural). Using the singular 'biladu' sounds like you have one specific cat living in your stomach, which is creepy rather than idiomatic!
Bedeutung
Feeling very hungry.
Use it to be polite
Instead of saying 'I'm hungry, feed me,' using this idiom makes the request sound like a funny observation, which is more polite in Gujarati culture.
Plurality matters
Always use 'bilada' (plural). Using the singular 'biladu' sounds like you have one specific cat living in your stomach, which is creepy rather than idiomatic!
The 'Crow' alternative
If you are in North Gujarat, try using 'Kagada' (crows) to sound like a local from that region.
Tense usage
The most natural way to use it is in the present continuous: 'Bole che' (Are speaking).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
મને બહુ ભૂખ લાગી છે, મારા પેટમાં ______ બોલે છે.
The idiom specifically uses 'બિલાડા' (cats).
Which sentence is grammatically correct for this idiom?
Select the correct form:
The verb must be plural 'બોલે' to match 'બિલાડા'. It can be a statement or a question.
Match the situation to the correct expression.
You haven't eaten all day and your stomach is making noise. What do you say?
This idiom is used specifically for hunger and stomach growling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: જમવાનું તૈયાર છે? B: ના, હજી વાર લાગશે. A: પણ મારા __________________!
In the context of waiting for food, 'cats speaking in the stomach' is the natural response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenમને બહુ ભૂખ લાગી છે, મારા પેટમાં ______ બોલે છે.
The idiom specifically uses 'બિલાડા' (cats).
Select the correct form:
The verb must be plural 'બોલે' to match 'બિલાડા'. It can be a statement or a question.
You haven't eaten all day and your stomach is making noise. What do you say?
This idiom is used specifically for hunger and stomach growling.
A: જમવાનું તૈયાર છે? B: ના, હજી વાર લાગશે. A: પણ મારા __________________!
In the context of waiting for food, 'cats speaking in the stomach' is the natural response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, the idiom is fixed with cats (or crows). Saying 'dogs are speaking' will not be understood as hunger.
Only if you have a very friendly, casual relationship. Otherwise, stick to 'Mane bhukh lagi che.'
No, it specifically refers to hunger-related stomach sounds, not illness or pain.
You can say 'બિલાડા બોલતા બંધ થઈ ગયા' (Bilada bolta bandh thai gaya) after eating.
'Bilada' is masculine plural (standard for the idiom). 'Biladi' is feminine singular (a female cat). Stick to 'bilada'.
Likely because the high-pitched gurgling of a stomach sounds like a kitten's meow.
Yes! It's very common in texting. You can even just send a cat emoji and a stomach emoji.
Rarely, only if the writer is trying to depict a realistic, casual dialogue.
You can still use it! It's a way to say you are *very* hungry, even if you are silent.
It is 'Pet mā̃' with a nasal 'n' sound at the end, though in casual speech, the nasalization is sometimes light.
Verwandte Redewendungen
પેટમાં કાગડા બોલવા
synonymCrows speaking in the stomach.
ભૂખે મરવું
similarTo die of hunger (starving).
પેટ પૂજા કરવી
builds onTo worship the stomach (to eat).
કડકડીને ભૂખ લાગવી
similarTo feel a sharp, intense hunger.
