A1 Collocation خنثی

નાનો છોકરો

નન છકર

Little boy

معنی

Referring to a young male child

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زمینه فرهنگی

Young boys are often called 'Lalo' or 'Kanudo' after Lord Krishna. The phrase 'નાનો છોકરો' is used with great warmth during festivals like Janmashtami. A 'નાનો છોકરો' is often introduced to the family business early. It's a point of pride to say a child is learning the 'gaddi' (business seat). In villages, 'નાનો છોકરો' might be referred to as 'છોકરડો' or 'ટાબરિયો' in a very colloquial, earthy way. In cities like Ahmedabad, parents might use 'નાનો છોકરો' in English-mixed sentences (Hinglish/Gujlish).

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Gender Matching

Always check the end of the noun. If it ends in 'o', the adjective should end in 'o'.

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Not for Adults

Never call a short adult man 'નાનો છોકરો' unless you want to offend him!

معنی

Referring to a young male child

💡

Gender Matching

Always check the end of the noun. If it ends in 'o', the adjective should end in 'o'.

⚠️

Not for Adults

Never call a short adult man 'નાનો છોકરો' unless you want to offend him!

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Affectionate Diminutive

Use 'નાનકડો' (nanakado) to sound more like a native speaker when talking to or about babies.

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The 'Babo' Alternative

In many homes, 'બાબો' (bābo) is used more often than 'છોકરો' for very young boys.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of 'નાનો' (small).

પેલો ____ છોકરો રમે છે.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: નાનો

Since 'છોકરો' is masculine singular, the adjective must be 'નાનો'.

Which sentence means 'The little boys are here'?

Select the correct plural form:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: નાના છોકરાઓ અહીં છે.

'નાના' and 'છોકરાઓ' are the plural forms.

Match the Gujarati phrase to its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Simple vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue.

A: તમારો દીકરો ક્યાં છે? B: મારો ____ ____ નિશાળે ગયો છે.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: નાનો છોકરો

The question asks about 'દીકરો' (son), so the answer should be 'નાનો છોકરો'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Gender Agreement

Masculine
નાનો છોકરો Little boy
Feminine
નાની છોકરી Little girl
Neuter
નાનું બાળક Little child

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of 'નાનો' (small). جای خالی A1

પેલો ____ છોકરો રમે છે.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: નાનો

Since 'છોકરો' is masculine singular, the adjective must be 'નાનો'.

Which sentence means 'The little boys are here'? Choose A2

Select the correct plural form:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: નાના છોકરાઓ અહીં છે.

'નાના' and 'છોકરાઓ' are the plural forms.

Match the Gujarati phrase to its English translation. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Simple vocabulary matching.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: તમારો દીકરો ક્યાં છે? B: મારો ____ ____ નિશાળે ગયો છે.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: નાનો છોકરો

The question asks about 'દીકરો' (son), so the answer should be 'નાનો છોકરો'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No, it also means 'young' in the context of people.

Yes, but 'નાનો ભાઈ' is more specific for a brother.

The feminine version is 'નાની છોકરી' (nānī chokarī).

Yes, it is a neutral, polite word. For extra respect, use 'બાળક'.

It becomes 'નાના છોકરાઓ' (nānā chokarāō).

Yes, like 'નાનું ઘર' (small house). Note the neuter ending 'u'.

Yes, 'ટાબરિયો' (ṭābariyo) is a common slang/informal term.

It changes to 'nana' in plural or when followed by postpositions like 'ne' or 'ma'.

'Nano' is for size/age; 'thodo' is for quantity (like 'a little water').

Yes, many Gujarati folk songs and Garbas use it to describe young Krishna.

عبارات مرتبط

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નાની છોકરી

similar

Little girl

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નાનું બાળક

synonym

Little child

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મોટો છોકરો

contrast

Big boy / Elder son

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નાનકડો છોકરો

specialized form

Tiny little boy

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નાનો ભાઈ

builds on

Younger brother

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