Bedeutung
A large residential building.
Kultureller Hintergrund
A 'Motu ghar' traditionally housed three to four generations. The architecture included a central courtyard (Chowk) for communal activities. In Gujarat, the 'bigness' of a house must be balanced by Vastu principles. A big house with a wrong entrance is considered 'heavy' or unlucky. The phrase is a staple in matrimonial discussions. 'Mota ghar ni dikri' (daughter of a big house) implies she is used to luxury and high social standards. Successful NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) often build massive, often empty, houses in their native Gujarati villages to maintain their 'Motu ghar' status.
Gender is Key
Always remember 'Ghar' is neuter. If you master this, you master 30% of Gujarati adjective logic.
Status Sensitivity
Be careful using 'Motu ghar' to describe someone's family; if they are humble, they might find it overly flashy.
Bedeutung
A large residential building.
Gender is Key
Always remember 'Ghar' is neuter. If you master this, you master 30% of Gujarati adjective logic.
Status Sensitivity
Be careful using 'Motu ghar' to describe someone's family; if they are humble, they might find it overly flashy.
The Oblique Shift
When saying 'In the big house', it's 'Mota ghar ma'. The 'u' changes to 'a' because of the 'ma'.
Hospitality
If someone invites you to their 'Motu ghar', it's polite to bring a small gift like sweets (Mithai).
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form of 'big' to match the noun 'Ghar'.
મારી પાસે એક ____ (Motu/Moto/Moti) ઘર છે.
'Ghar' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective ending '-u'.
Match the meaning of 'Motu ghar' to the situation.
Situation: A mother is looking for a bride from a 'Motu ghar'. What does she mean?
In the context of marriage, 'Motu ghar' refers to social and financial status.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Identify the correct sentence:
When a postposition like 'ma' (in) follows, 'Motu' changes to the oblique form 'Mota'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમારું ઘર તો બહુ સુંદર છે! B: આભાર, પણ આ તો ____ છે, સાફ કરતા થાકી જવાય!
The context of 'getting tired while cleaning' implies the house is large.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Adjective Agreement
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenમારી પાસે એક ____ (Motu/Moto/Moti) ઘર છે.
'Ghar' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective ending '-u'.
Situation: A mother is looking for a bride from a 'Motu ghar'. What does she mean?
In the context of marriage, 'Motu ghar' refers to social and financial status.
Identify the correct sentence:
When a postposition like 'ma' (in) follows, 'Motu' changes to the oblique form 'Mota'.
A: તમારું ઘર તો બહુ સુંદર છે! B: આભાર, પણ આ તો ____ છે, સાફ કરતા થાકી જવાય!
The context of 'getting tired while cleaning' implies the house is large.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually, yes, but it can also just mean they have a very large family, even if they aren't 'wealthy' in the modern sense.
Yes, 'Vishal' is more formal and means 'vast'. 'Motu' is more common in daily speech.
This is the oblique case. In Gujarati, adjectives ending in 'u' change to 'a' when followed by a postposition.
Yes, in Hindi 'Ghar' is masculine (Bada ghar), but in Gujarati, it is neuter (Motu ghar). This is a common mistake for Hindi speakers.
A 'Haveli' is a specific type of 'Motu ghar' that is old, traditional, and usually has beautiful wooden carvings.
You say: 'Maro ghar motu che.'
No, a palace is 'Mahel'. 'Motu ghar' is always a residential house.
It's a bit direct. Better to ask 'Tamaru ghar kevu che?' (How is your house?)
'Nanum ghar' (Small house).
No, 'Gadi' (car) is feminine, so you would say 'Moti gadi'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ઘર-વખરી
builds onHousehold items
મોટા માણસ
similarImportant/Wealthy person
ઘર-જમાઈ
relatedSon-in-law living with in-laws
નાનું ઘર
contrastSmall house
