معنی
A well-behaved or smart boy.
زمینه فرهنگی
Being 'Dāyō' is often seen as the highest virtue for a child, as it minimizes conflict in large extended families. Teachers often use this term to create a 'model student' image, which other students are encouraged to follow. Many folk stories contrast a 'Dāyō' (sensible) brother with a 'Gando' (crazy/foolish) or 'Toofani' (mischievous) brother to teach moral lessons. In cities like Ahmedabad, the term is increasingly used sarcastically among Gen Z to describe someone who is 'uncool' because they follow all the rules.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender! If you're talking about a girl, use 'Dāyī' instead of 'Dāyō'.
Sarcasm Alert
If a friend says this to you after you do something very basic, they are likely teasing you for being a 'goody two-shoes'.
معنی
A well-behaved or smart boy.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender! If you're talking about a girl, use 'Dāyī' instead of 'Dāyō'.
Sarcasm Alert
If a friend says this to you after you do something very basic, they are likely teasing you for being a 'goody two-shoes'.
The 'Dāyō-damarō' boost
Use 'Dāyō-damarō' when you want to sound more like a native speaker describing an exceptionally polite child.
Blessings
If an elder calls you 'Dāyō', simply smile and say 'Aabhar' (Thank you). It's a high compliment.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of 'Dāyō' based on the noun.
તેણી બહુ _______ છોકરી છે. (She is a very good girl.)
Since 'છોકરી' (girl) is feminine, the adjective must be 'ડાયી'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a mother praising her young son?
Choose the best option:
'Dāyō chōkarō' is the standard phrase for behavioral praise.
Match the tone to the situation.
If a friend says 'આવ્યો મોટો ડાયો છોકરો!' when you refuse to skip class, what is the tone?
In peer groups, this phrase is often used to tease someone for being too obedient.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમારો દીકરો તો ઘરમાં બહુ મદદ કરે છે! B: હા, તે _______ છે.
Helping at home is a characteristic of a 'Dāyō chōkarō'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Dāyō vs Hōshiyār
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاતેણી બહુ _______ છોકરી છે. (She is a very good girl.)
Since 'છોકરી' (girl) is feminine, the adjective must be 'ડાયી'.
Choose the best option:
'Dāyō chōkarō' is the standard phrase for behavioral praise.
If a friend says 'આવ્યો મોટો ડાયો છોકરો!' when you refuse to skip class, what is the tone?
In peer groups, this phrase is often used to tease someone for being too obedient.
A: તમારો દીકરો તો ઘરમાં બહુ મદદ કરે છે! B: હા, તે _______ છે.
Helping at home is a characteristic of a 'Dāyō chōkarō'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالYes, but it usually implies he is very sensible, responsible, and perhaps a bit traditional. It's often used by mothers for their grown sons.
Not exactly. 'Dāyō' is 'sensible/well-behaved'. 'Hōshiyār' is 'smart/intelligent'.
The feminine form is 'ડાયી છોકરી' (Dāyī chōkrī).
Only if used sarcastically to mean someone is boring or too obedient to authority.
You can say 'ડાયો છોકરો થઈને રહે' (Dāyō chōkarō thāī-nē rahē).
Yes! It's very common to call a well-behaved male dog 'Dāyō chōkarō'.
The plural is 'ડાયા છોકરાઓ' (Dāyā chōkarāō).
In formal contexts, 'વિવેકી' (Vivēkī - polite) or 'સમજુ' (Samaju - sensible) is used.
Often yes, because in Gujarati culture, a 'good boy' is usually a quiet and respectful one.
No, it's too informal and domestic. Use 'professional' or 'experienced' instead.
The opposite is 'તોફાની છોકરો' (Tōfānī chōkarō - mischievous boy).
Yes, constantly! It's a trope for the 'perfect son' character in Gujarati dramas.
عبارات مرتبط
ડાયી છોકરી
similarA well-behaved girl.
ડાયા-ડમરા
specialized formExtremely well-behaved.
સમજુ
synonymSensible/Understanding.
તોફાની છોકરો
contrastMischievous boy.
ગાંડો છોકરો
contrastCrazy/Foolish boy.
