Signification
To put one's heart into something.
Contexte culturel
In the world of Patola weaving, 'parovvo' is a sacred act. Artisans believe that their mood and soul affect the quality of the fabric. The concept of 'Jiv' (soul) is central to Indian philosophy. Working with 'Jiv' is seen as a form of 'Karma Yoga' or spiritual practice. Food is a language of love in Gujarat. A host will often say they 'put their heart' into a dish to show hospitality. In the booming startup culture of Ahmedabad and Surat, founders use this phrase to describe their 'hustle' and passion.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to make a Gujarati person happy, tell them they 'Jiv parovyo' in their work or cooking.
Grammar Alert
Remember that 'Jiv' is masculine. Even if a woman is speaking, she says 'Jiv parovyo'.
Signification
To put one's heart into something.
Use it as a compliment
If you want to make a Gujarati person happy, tell them they 'Jiv parovyo' in their work or cooking.
Grammar Alert
Remember that 'Jiv' is masculine. Even if a woman is speaking, she says 'Jiv parovyo'.
Intensity
Use 'Jiv redvo' if you want to sound even more impressed than 'Jiv parovvo'.
Spiritual connection
This phrase is often used in religious contexts to describe devotion to a deity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
તેણે આ મૂર્તિ બનાવવામાં પોતાનો ____ ______ છે.
The idiom is 'જીવ પરોવવો', and since 'Jiv' is masculine, it becomes 'parovyo'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the idiom.
Which situation best fits 'જીવ પરોવવો'?
The idiom implies long-term dedication and passion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમારી રસોઈ બહુ સ્વાદિષ્ટ છે! B: આભાર, મેં આમાં ____ ______ છે.
It's a common way to accept a compliment on cooking.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
The verb agrees with 'Jiv' (masculine), not the subject 'Tehni' (she).
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Aides visuelles
Effort Levels in Gujarati
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesતેણે આ મૂર્તિ બનાવવામાં પોતાનો ____ ______ છે.
The idiom is 'જીવ પરોવવો', and since 'Jiv' is masculine, it becomes 'parovyo'.
Which situation best fits 'જીવ પરોવવો'?
The idiom implies long-term dedication and passion.
A: તમારી રસોઈ બહુ સ્વાદિષ્ટ છે! B: આભાર, મેં આમાં ____ ______ છે.
It's a common way to accept a compliment on cooking.
Choose the correct sentence.
The verb agrees with 'Jiv' (masculine), not the subject 'Tehni' (she).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it can be used for anything—studies, business, gardening, or even raising children.
Yes! You can say 'Me aa kaam ma jiv parovyo che' to show your pride in your work.
'Jiv' means soul/life force, while 'Dil' means heart. 'Jiv' sounds more traditional and deep in Gujarati.
Generally no. It is almost always a positive compliment about dedication.
You say 'Jiv parovshe' (He/She will put their heart into it).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting.
Yes, it's perfect for describing an athlete's dedication to their game.
'Veth utarvi' (to do something half-heartedly) is the opposite.
Yes, but mostly in the context of threading a needle or this idiom.
Because it implies a careful, precise, and inseparable connection between the person and the task.
Usually no. It implies a task that took time and emotional energy.
Yes, especially in emotional scenes where a character talks about their life's work.
Expressions liées
જીવ રેડવો
similarTo pour one's life into something.
મન પરોવવું
similarTo thread one's mind.
એકચિત્ત થવું
synonymTo be single-minded.
વેઠ ઉતારવી
contrastTo do a job half-heartedly.
લોહીનું પાણી કરવું
builds onTo turn blood into water (work extremely hard).
