معنی
Moving at a fast pace.
زمینه فرهنگی
In cities like Ahmedabad, 'Zadap' is a compliment. A person whose 'kaam zadapthi chale che' is seen as successful and reliable. During Garba, the pace of walking/dancing in a circle increases. The transition from slow to 'zadap-thi' is a key part of the energy. At temples like Ambaji, devotees often walk long distances. 'Zadap-thi chalvu' is encouraged to reach the peak before sunset. In rural Saurashtra, life is slower. Walking too fast without a reason might be seen as a sign of anxiety or 'ghabraman'.
The '-thi' Rule
Always remember the '-thi'. Saying 'Zadap chal' sounds like 'Speed walk' instead of 'Walk fast'.
Don't use for cars
If you tell a taxi driver 'Zadapthi chalo', he might think you want him to walk fast, not drive fast! Use 'Jaldi chalo' or 'Fast hankvo'.
معنی
Moving at a fast pace.
The '-thi' Rule
Always remember the '-thi'. Saying 'Zadap chal' sounds like 'Speed walk' instead of 'Walk fast'.
Don't use for cars
If you tell a taxi driver 'Zadapthi chalo', he might think you want him to walk fast, not drive fast! Use 'Jaldi chalo' or 'Fast hankvo'.
Metaphorical Power
Use this phrase to describe your Gujarati learning progress: 'મારું ગુજરાતી ઝડપથી ચાલે છે!'
Politeness
Use 'Chalo' (plural/formal) instead of 'Chal' (singular/informal) with anyone older than you.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'zadap-thi'.
મોડું થાય છે, ______ ચાલો. (It's getting late, walk fast.)
We need the adverbial form with '-thi' to describe the action of walking.
Which sentence means 'I am walking fast'?
Choose the correct Gujarati translation.
'Zadap-thi' means fast and 'chalvu' means walk. 'Dodvu' means run.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
This tests your ability to distinguish between speed and the type of movement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: બસ આવી ગઈ! B: હા, ______!
If the bus has arrived, you need to walk fast to catch it.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Speed Levels
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاમોડું થાય છે, ______ ચાલો. (It's getting late, walk fast.)
We need the adverbial form with '-thi' to describe the action of walking.
Choose the correct Gujarati translation.
'Zadap-thi' means fast and 'chalvu' means walk. 'Dodvu' means run.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
This tests your ability to distinguish between speed and the type of movement.
A: બસ આવી ગઈ! B: હા, ______!
If the bus has arrived, you need to walk fast to catch it.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in writing.
Many urban Gujaratis use the English word 'Fast', but 'Zadapthi' is the proper native term.
The opposite is 'Dhime chalvu' (ધીમે ચાલવું).
No, 'running' is 'dodvu'. This is specifically for walking.
You say 'મને ઝડપથી ચાલવું ગમે છે'.
'Fatafat' is more informal and implies 'quickly finishing a task'.
Yes, if a clock is running fast, you can say 'Ghadiyal zadapthi chale che'.
Yes, it is an aspirated 't', similar to the 'th' in 'Thailand'.
Yes, 'Varta zadapthi chale che' (The story moves fast).
It's okay, people will still understand you, but the nasal sound is more authentic.
عبارات مرتبط
ઝડપથી દોડવું
similarTo run fast
ધીમે ચાલવું
contrastTo walk slowly
ફટાફટ કામ કરવું
builds onTo work quickly
વેગ પકડવો
specialized formTo gain momentum
