Significado
Expressing the need for water.
Contexto cultural
In Gujarat, it is considered rude to ask a guest if they want water; you should simply serve it. If a guest says 'Mane taras lāgī chē', it means the host has been slightly slow in their duty! Water is often referred to as 'Jiv' (Life). In many Gujarati Hindu traditions, offering water to a thirsty person or animal is a way to earn 'Punya' (spiritual merit). During the 'Bapor' (afternoon) in Gujarati summers, the streets are empty. Thirst is a serious health concern, and people drink 'Chaas' (buttermilk) to quench it, though they still use the word 'Taras'. Gujarat is famous for its ancient stepwells like 'Rani ki Vav'. These were built specifically because of the cultural importance of quenching the 'Taras' of travelers.
The 'To Me' Rule
Remember that in Gujarati, you don't *are* thirsty, thirst *happens to you*. Always start with 'Mane'.
Don't wait to be asked
If you are in a Gujarati home, it's perfectly polite to say this. You aren't being a burden; you're giving them a chance to be a good host!
Significado
Expressing the need for water.
The 'To Me' Rule
Remember that in Gujarati, you don't *are* thirsty, thirst *happens to you*. Always start with 'Mane'.
Don't wait to be asked
If you are in a Gujarati home, it's perfectly polite to say this. You aren't being a burden; you're giving them a chance to be a good host!
Gender Agreement
Even if you are a man, you say 'Lagi' (feminine) because it agrees with 'Taras' (thirst), not with you.
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Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct way to say 'I am thirsty' in Gujarati.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
'Mane' is the dative subject, and 'lāgī' agrees with the feminine noun 'taras'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'lāgvū'.
મને બહુ તરસ _______ છે.
Since 'Taras' is feminine, the verb must be 'lāgī'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ગરમી બહુ છે. B: હા, મને પણ _______ લાગી છે.
In the context of heat (garmi), thirst (taras) is the most logical answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and want water immediately.
This is the standard way to ask for water by expressing thirst.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
'Mane' is the dative subject, and 'lāgī' agrees with the feminine noun 'taras'.
મને બહુ તરસ _______ છે.
Since 'Taras' is feminine, the verb must be 'lāgī'.
A: ગરમી બહુ છે. B: હા, મને પણ _______ લાગી છે.
In the context of heat (garmi), thirst (taras) is the most logical answer.
You are at a restaurant and want water immediately.
This is the standard way to ask for water by expressing thirst.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, for hunger you say 'Mane bhūkh lāgī chē'. The structure is the same, but the noun changes.
Yes, in casual speech, the 'che' is often dropped, especially if you are complaining or in a hurry.
You say 'Mane taras nathī lāgī'.
'Taras' is the native Gujarati word. 'Pyaas' is Hindi. While most Gujaratis understand 'Pyaas', 'Taras' sounds more natural.
Yes, you can say 'Sattā nī taras' (Thirst for power), but it sounds quite literary.
Yes, for most physical sensations like cold, heat, hunger, and thirst, the dative 'Mane' is used.
Because 'Taras' is a feminine noun in Gujarati grammar.
Ask 'Tamne taras lāgī chē?'.
Use 'hatī' instead of 'chē': 'Mane taras lāgī hatī'.
Not really a slang word, but 'Pāṇī nī khech chē' (There is a pull for water) is a more colloquial way to say you really need it.
Frases relacionadas
પાણી પીવું છે
similarI want to drink water.
ગળું સુકાય છે
specialized formMy throat is drying up.
ભૂખ લાગી છે
similarI am hungry.
તરસ છીપાવવી
builds onTo quench thirst.
