معنی
A significant or serious issue.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the diamond and textile markets of Surat, a 'Moṭī vāt' often refers to a high-value deal or a significant market shift. Traders use it to signal that a conversation requires privacy. In villages, 'Moṭī vāt' is often associated with the 'Panchayat' (village council) decisions or weather changes affecting crops. Among Gujaratis in the UK or USA, 'Moṭī vāt' is frequently used to discuss immigration status or children's university admissions, blending traditional values with modern challenges. The phrase is a common 'hook' used by elders to gather the family's attention before making an announcement about marriage or property.
Use for Sarcasm
Say 'Ema kai moṭī vāt nathī' with a shrug to sound like a cool, unimpressed native speaker.
Gender Check
Always remember 'vāt' is feminine. Using 'Moṭo' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
معنی
A significant or serious issue.
Use for Sarcasm
Say 'Ema kai moṭī vāt nathī' with a shrug to sound like a cool, unimpressed native speaker.
Gender Check
Always remember 'vāt' is feminine. Using 'Moṭo' will immediately mark you as a beginner.
The 'Vāt' Hook
Start a story with 'Ek moṭī vāt કહું?' (Shall I tell you one big thing?) to instantly get everyone's attention.
News Headlines
Look for this phrase in Gujarati newspapers like 'Gujarat Samachar' to see it in action.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'big'.
નવી નોકરી મળવી એ _____ વાત છે.
'Vāt' is feminine, so we use 'Moṭī'.
Which sentence means 'It is not a big deal'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Nathī' is the negative form of 'che'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: Your friend just won a gold medal.
Winning a medal is a significant achievement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: પપ્પાની તબિયત ખરાબ છે. B: _________.
A health issue is a serious matter requiring action.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Gender Agreement
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاનવી નોકરી મળવી એ _____ વાત છે.
'Vāt' is feminine, so we use 'Moṭī'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Nathī' is the negative form of 'che'.
Situation: Your friend just won a gold medal.
Winning a medal is a significant achievement.
A: પપ્પાની તબિયત ખરાબ છે. B: _________.
A health issue is a serious matter requiring action.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, 'vāt' means talk or matter. For objects, use 'Moṭu' + the noun (e.g., Moṭu ghar for a big house).
Yes, it is neutral and perfectly acceptable in business or formal settings to highlight an important point.
'Moṭī vāt' is more common and emotional; 'Gambhīr bābat' is more formal and sounds like a legal or medical report.
Not necessarily. It can mean a big achievement (good) or a big problem (bad). Context is key.
You say 'Ema kai moṭī vāt nathī' (There is nothing big in that).
Because 'vāt' is a feminine noun in Gujarati, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun.
No, for an important person, use 'Moṭo māṇas' or 'Agatyanī vyakti'.
Yes, 'Moṭī vāto', but it often means 'bragging' rather than 'multiple important issues'.
Absolutely! It's very common in WhatsApp chats to react to news.
The opposite is 'Nānī vāt' (Small matter/trivial thing).
عبارات مرتبط
નાની વાત
contrastA trivial matter
સાચી વાત
similarTrue story / I agree
નવી વાત
similarNew information
ગંભીર બાબત
specialized formSerious matter
