Signification
Complaining or making a scene
Contexte culturel
There is a strong belief that 'Ghar no Kaklaat' (household bickering) invites 'Alakshmi' (the opposite of Goddess Lakshmi), leading to poverty and bad health. In business, maintaining a 'sweet tongue' is vital. Kaklaat is seen as a sign of a failed businessman who cannot handle pressure calmly. Folk songs and stories often depict the 'Kaklaati Vahu' (the nagging daughter-in-law) as a character who disrupts the family's peace. In cities like Ahmedabad or Surat, 'Kaklaat' is used jokingly among friends to describe someone who is being 'extra' or 'salty' about small inconveniences.
Use it jokingly
You can use it with friends to tease them when they complain about a bad movie or bad food.
Avoid with elders
Telling an elder they are doing 'Kaklaat' is considered very disrespectful.
Signification
Complaining or making a scene
Use it jokingly
You can use it with friends to tease them when they complain about a bad movie or bad food.
Avoid with elders
Telling an elder they are doing 'Kaklaat' is considered very disrespectful.
The 'Lakshmi' connection
Mentioning that Kaklaat drives away Lakshmi is a very 'native' way to tell someone to stop bickering.
Morning Taboo
Gujaratis especially hate Kaklaat in the morning as it 'sets the tone' for the day.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
બહુ _____ ના કર, મને મારું કામ કરવા દે.
The sentence means 'Don't nag so much, let me do my work.'
Which situation best describes 'Kaklaat'?
Choose the correct scenario:
Kaklaat involves making an unnecessary scene or complaining loudly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: કેમ આટલો અવાજ થાય છે? B: ભાઈ અને બહેન રમકડાં માટે _____ કરે છે.
Siblings fighting over toys is a classic 'Kaklaat' situation.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match 'કકળાટ બંધ કરો' with its register:
Kaklaat is a slang/informal term used in casual settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kaklaat vs. Fariyad
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesબહુ _____ ના કર, મને મારું કામ કરવા દે.
The sentence means 'Don't nag so much, let me do my work.'
Choose the correct scenario:
Kaklaat involves making an unnecessary scene or complaining loudly.
A: કેમ આટલો અવાજ થાય છે? B: ભાઈ અને બહેન રમકડાં માટે _____ કરે છે.
Siblings fighting over toys is a classic 'Kaklaat' situation.
Match 'કકળાટ બંધ કરો' with its register:
Kaklaat is a slang/informal term used in casual settings.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not a swear word, but it is very informal and can be rude if used to describe someone's serious concerns.
No, that would be 'Ghonghat' (noise). Kaklaat specifically involves complaining or bickering.
It is masculine. You say 'Kaklaat thayo' (Nagging happened).
Zaghdo is a fight. Kaklaat is the annoying, repetitive complaining that might not even be a full fight yet.
Absolutely not. Use 'Fariyad' or 'Muddo' (issue) instead.
Mostly yes, but it can literally describe the sound of clattering vessels.
'Kaklaat bandh kar' is the most common way.
Rarely in Hindi films, but very common in 'Gujarati Urban Cinema'.
No, you must use the noun 'Kaklaat' with the verb 'karvo'.
Yes, but they should be careful not to say it to their parents!
Expressions liées
કચકચ
synonymConstant petty nagging
મગજમારી
similarBrain-beating / Annoying task
ઝઘડો
similarFight / Quarrel
શાંતિ
contrastPeace
ફરિયાદ
builds onFormal complaint
