Signification
A river with a lot of depth.
Contexte culturel
Rivers are worshipped as goddesses. The Narmada is considered so holy that just seeing it is said to cleanse sins. Her 'depth' is a sign of her immense power. In villages, the 'Undi Nadi' is a place of both utility (washing, bathing) and folklore. Many stories involve spirits or treasures at the bottom of deep rivers. Poets like Narmad and Dalpatram often used the river as a metaphor for the state of Gujarat—sometimes deep and calm, sometimes turbulent. With the Sabarmati Riverfront project, 'Undi Nadi' has become a topic of urban planning and safety in cities like Ahmedabad.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. If it ends in 'i', the adjective usually ends in 'i'.
Safety First
If a local says 'Undi Nadi', take it seriously. Gujarati rivers can have strong undercurrents.
Signification
A river with a lot of depth.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. If it ends in 'i', the adjective usually ends in 'i'.
Safety First
If a local says 'Undi Nadi', take it seriously. Gujarati rivers can have strong undercurrents.
Poetic Flair
Use 'Agadh' instead of 'Undi' if you want to impress a Gujarati literature teacher.
Mother River
Refer to the river as 'Nadi Maiya' (Mother River) for extra cultural points.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'Nadi'.
આ ____ નદી છે.
Since 'Nadi' is feminine, the adjective must be 'Undi'.
Fill in the blank with the Gujarati word for 'river'.
નર્મદા એક ઊંડી ____ છે.
Narmada is a famous river in Gujarat.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'ઊંડી નદીમાં ના જશો'?
It is a safety warning for deep water.
Complete the dialogue.
A: શું આ નદી ઊંડી છે? B: હા, આ ____ છે.
The response confirms the question about depth.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesઆ ____ નદી છે.
Since 'Nadi' is feminine, the adjective must be 'Undi'.
નર્મદા એક ઊંડી ____ છે.
Narmada is a famous river in Gujarat.
When would you say 'ઊંડી નદીમાં ના જશો'?
It is a safety warning for deep water.
A: શું આ નદી ઊંડી છે? B: હા, આ ____ છે.
The response confirms the question about depth.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be used for any feminine noun, like 'Undi kheen' (Deep valley).
The opposite is 'Chhichhari' (shallow).
No, for a deep voice, we use 'Ghero avaj'.
You say 'Nadi undi thai rahi che'.
Yes, in Gujarati, 'Nadi' is always feminine.
Yes, 'Undi thali' is correct.
It is 'Gambhira' or 'Nimna'.
The correct transliteration is 'Undi', but 'Oondi' captures the sound well for English speakers.
Gujarati doesn't use articles like English. 'Undi Nadi' can mean 'a deep river' or 'the deep river'.
No, it is a nasal sound, similar to the 'n' in 'under'.
Expressions liées
ઊંડું પાણી
similarDeep water
નદીનો કિનારો
builds onRiver bank
શાંત નદી
similarCalm river
છિછરી નદી
contrastShallow river
