Bedeutung
A pleasant sounding voice
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Sugam Sangeet, the 'sweetness' of the voice is prioritized over technical complexity. Singers like Avani Vyas are often praised for their 'Mitho Avaj'. Preachers who give 'Katha' (religious stories) are expected to have a 'Madhur' or 'Mitho' voice to keep the devotees engaged and peaceful. Gujaratis value 'Mithu bolvu' (speaking sweetly). It is believed that a person with a sweet voice can win over even their enemies. The 'Koyal' (Cuckoo) is the standard poetic reference for a sweet voice. If a poet says a girl has a 'Koyal-kanthi' voice, it means her throat (voice) is like a cuckoo's.
Gender is Key
Always pair 'Mitho' with 'Avaj'. If you use 'Mithi', native speakers will immediately know you are a beginner.
Complimenting Elders
Using 'Mitho Avaj' to describe an elder's storytelling is a very respectful and warm compliment.
Bedeutung
A pleasant sounding voice
Gender is Key
Always pair 'Mitho' with 'Avaj'. If you use 'Mithi', native speakers will immediately know you are a beginner.
Complimenting Elders
Using 'Mitho Avaj' to describe an elder's storytelling is a very respectful and warm compliment.
Not for Food
While 'Mitho' can describe food, 'Mitho Avaj' is a fixed collocation. Don't try to say 'Mitho Apple'.
Use with 'Lage'
Instead of just saying 'is' (che), say 'lage che' (sounds/feels). 'Teno avaj mitho lage che' sounds more natural.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'Mitho'.
લતાજીનો અવાજ ખૂબ ______ હતો.
Since 'Avaj' is masculine, we use 'Mitho'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'ma' (in) is used, 'Mitho' changes to the oblique form 'Mitha'.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
Where would you use 'Mitho Avaj'?
Mitho Avaj is used for pleasant, soothing sounds.
Complete the dialogue.
A: આ ગીત કોણે ગાયું? B: અરિજિત સિંઘે. A: તેનો અવાજ કેટલો ______ છે!
'Mitho' (sweet) is a compliment, while 'Kadvo' (bitter) and 'Tikho' (spicy) are not used for voices in this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Mitho vs. Galyo
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenલતાજીનો અવાજ ખૂબ ______ હતો.
Since 'Avaj' is masculine, we use 'Mitho'.
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'ma' (in) is used, 'Mitho' changes to the oblique form 'Mitha'.
Where would you use 'Mitho Avaj'?
Mitho Avaj is used for pleasant, soothing sounds.
A: આ ગીત કોણે ગાયું? B: અરિજિત સિંઘે. A: તેનો અવાજ કેટલો ______ છે!
'Mitho' (sweet) is a compliment, while 'Kadvo' (bitter) and 'Tikho' (spicy) are not used for voices in this context.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, absolutely! It is a gender-neutral compliment for the voice, though it implies a certain gentleness.
'Mitho' is more common in daily speech, while 'Madhur' is more formal and poetic.
The opposite is 'Karkash Avaj' (harsh/grating voice) or 'Ghenghelo Avaj' (nasal/annoying voice).
No, 'Avaj' is masculine in Gujarati. 'Mithi' would be used with 'Vani' (speech), which is feminine.
Usually, yes. It often implies the person has a kind or gentle personality.
You say: 'Tamaro avaj khub mitho che.'
Yes, it is very common to describe birds like the Cuckoo (Koyal) or Sparrow (Chakli).
Yes, thousands of Gujarati songs use this phrase to describe a lover's voice.
Use 'Ghero avaj' for a deep, pleasant voice. 'Mitho' usually implies a lighter, melodic quality.
In some dialects (like Surti or Kutchi), 'Mithu' can mean salt, but 'Mitho' as an adjective for voice always means sweet.
It's a bit informal for an email. Better to use 'Tamari vat karvani rit gami' (I liked your way of speaking).
It is a retroflex 'th'. Curl your tongue back and touch the roof of your mouth.
Verwandte Redewendungen
મીઠું બોલવું
similarTo speak sweetly/politely
મધુર અવાજ
synonymMelodious voice
ઘેરો અવાજ
contrastDeep/Resonant voice
કર્કશ અવાજ
contrastHarsh/Grating voice
સૂરીલો અવાજ
specialized formTuneful voice
