Signification
To arrive very quickly.
Contexte culturel
In Gujarat, if a guest says they are 'coming flying,' the host will immediately start preparing tea or snacks, as it signals the guest will be there in minutes. In small villages (Gams), news travels faster than the internet. This is why 'Udti vaat' (flying talk) is a significant part of social life. Gujarati 'Dayro' (folk storytelling) often uses this idiom to describe the arrival of a hero or a messenger on a horse, comparing the horse's speed to flight. In cities like Ahmedabad or Surat, 'Ud-tu aav-vu' is often used sarcastically when someone is stuck in heavy traffic but claims they are rushing.
Master the Agreement
Always look at the person you are talking about. If it's a group, use 'Ud-ta'. If it's a girl, use 'Ud-ti'. This makes you sound native immediately.
Don't use for Planes
If you say 'The plane is coming flying,' people will laugh because that's what planes do! Just say 'Viman aave che'.
Signification
To arrive very quickly.
Master the Agreement
Always look at the person you are talking about. If it's a group, use 'Ud-ta'. If it's a girl, use 'Ud-ti'. This makes you sound native immediately.
Don't use for Planes
If you say 'The plane is coming flying,' people will laugh because that's what planes do! Just say 'Viman aave che'.
Rumor Alert
When you hear 'Udti vaat,' always take it with a grain of salt. It's the Gujarati equivalent of 'I heard it through the grapevine'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Ud-tu' based on the gender of the subject.
સીતા સમાચાર સાંભળીને _______ આવી. (Sita samachar sambhaline _______ aavi.)
Since Sita is feminine singular, the participle must be 'Ud-ti'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'Ud-tu aav-vu'?
A situation where someone is...
The idiom implies urgency and speed.
Complete the dialogue.
મિત્ર: 'તું ક્યારે આવીશ?' હું: 'બસ, હું _______ _______ છું!'
'Ud-to aavu' means 'I am coming immediately'.
Choose the correct plural form.
તેઓ બધા _______ આવ્યા.
'Teo' (They) is plural, so 'Ud-ta' is the correct form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesસીતા સમાચાર સાંભળીને _______ આવી. (Sita samachar sambhaline _______ aavi.)
Since Sita is feminine singular, the participle must be 'Ud-ti'.
A situation where someone is...
The idiom implies urgency and speed.
મિત્ર: 'તું ક્યારે આવીશ?' હું: 'બસ, હું _______ _______ છું!'
'Ud-to aavu' means 'I am coming immediately'.
તેઓ બધા _______ આવ્યા.
'Teo' (They) is plural, so 'Ud-ta' is the correct form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! If someone is driving very fast to reach you, you can say 'Te gaadi laine udto aavyo' (He came flying with his car).
No, it's usually friendly. It shows you are eager to see them. However, if said in a harsh tone, it can sound like a demanding command.
'Ud-tu' is the neutral form, while 'Ud-ta' is used for plural subjects or as a repetitive adverb 'Ud-ta ud-ta' for rumors.
It's better to avoid it. Use 'Hu jaldi aavi jaish' (I will come quickly) instead to remain professional.
No, it's purely figurative. It just means they are moving very fast on the ground.
You say 'Te udti aavi' (તે ઉડતી આવી).
Yes, 'Udto aavyo' is the past tense (He came flying).
Absolutely. It's very common to say the delivery boy 'came flying' if the food arrived fast.
Yes, Hindi has 'Udte hue aana', which is very similar, but the Gujarati 'Ud-tu aav-vu' is used more frequently in daily social life.
In Gujarati, if the gender is unknown or general, you default to the masculine 'Ud-to' or the plural 'Ud-ta'.
Expressions liées
ઉડતી ખબર
similarA rumor or unconfirmed news.
દોડતા આવવું
synonymTo come running.
પહોંચી વળવું
builds onTo manage to reach/arrive.
હવામાં હોવું
contrastTo be in the air (to be arrogant).
