Signification
Commenting on the cold weather
Contexte culturel
Winter mornings in Gujarat are famous for 'Gulabi Thandi' (Rosy Cold). It's a time for eating 'Undhiyu' and 'Ponk' (tender roasted sorghum). For Gujaratis living in colder climates, this phrase is used to compare the extreme snow with the mild winters of India. In rural areas, people gather around a 'Taapnu' (bonfire) in the evening. The phrase 'Aaje bahu taadh che' is more common here. Young people use the phrase on Instagram stories with stickers of shivering emojis and coffee mugs.
Use 'To'
Add 'To' after 'Aaje' for emphasis: 'Aaje to bahu thandi che!' (Today is REALLY cold!)
Gender Matters
Remember 'Thandi' is feminine. If you use it as a noun, verbs must agree.
Signification
Commenting on the cold weather
Use 'To'
Add 'To' after 'Aaje' for emphasis: 'Aaje to bahu thandi che!' (Today is REALLY cold!)
Gender Matters
Remember 'Thandi' is feminine. If you use it as a noun, verbs must agree.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very cold today'.
આજે બહુ _______ છે.
'ઠંડી' (Thandi) means cold, which fits the context of the sentence.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'It was very cold yesterday'?
ગઈકાલે...
'હતી' (Hati) is the past tense feminine form of 'to be', matching 'Thandi'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: આજે બહુ ઠંડી છે ને? B: _______
'હા, સાચી વાત છે' means 'Yes, that's true', which is a natural response to a comment about the weather.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You feel cold and want to tell your friend.
'Mane thandi lage che' specifically means 'I feel cold'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesઆજે બહુ _______ છે.
'ઠંડી' (Thandi) means cold, which fits the context of the sentence.
ગઈકાલે...
'હતી' (Hati) is the past tense feminine form of 'to be', matching 'Thandi'.
A: આજે બહુ ઠંડી છે ને? B: _______
'હા, સાચી વાત છે' means 'Yes, that's true', which is a natural response to a comment about the weather.
You feel cold and want to tell your friend.
'Mane thandi lage che' specifically means 'I feel cold'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, Gujarati word order is flexible. Putting 'Aaje' at the end adds a bit of informal emphasis.
'Thandi' is standard Gujarati. 'Taadh' is more common in villages and the Saurashtra region.
You can say 'આજે બરફ જેવી ઠંડી છે' (It's ice-like cold today).
Expressions liées
બહુ ગરમી છે
contrastIt is very hot
પવન ફૂંકાય છે
similarThe wind is blowing
ગુલાબી ઠંડી
specialized formPleasant, mild cold
ટાઢ લાગે છે
synonymFeeling cold/shivering
