Signification
Choosing a course of action.
Contexte culturel
Gujaratis are known for their business acumen. The phrase 'ઝડપી નિર્ણય' (quick decision) is often praised in business circles as a sign of a sharp mind. In traditional Gujarati families, major decisions are rarely taken alone. The phrase 'બધાની સંમતિથી નિર્ણય' (decision with everyone's consent) is a common cultural ideal. Jainism, which has a strong presence in Gujarat, emphasizes 'Samyak Darshana-Jnana-Charitra' (Right Faith, Knowledge, Conduct). This influences the idea that a 'Nirnay' should be based on truth and non-violence. Among the youth in cities like Ahmedabad or Surat, English loanwords are common. You might hear 'Decision લેવો' instead of the pure Gujarati 'નિર્ણય લેવો'.
Think 'Take', not 'Make'
Always remember that in Gujarati, you 'take' a decision. This will help you avoid the most common beginner mistake.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Nirnay' is masculine. If you say 'Nirnay lidhi' (feminine), people will understand you, but it sounds incorrect.
Signification
Choosing a course of action.
Think 'Take', not 'Make'
Always remember that in Gujarati, you 'take' a decision. This will help you avoid the most common beginner mistake.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Nirnay' is masculine. If you say 'Nirnay lidhi' (feminine), people will understand you, but it sounds incorrect.
Use 'Nakki' for small things
While 'Nirnay levo' is correct, using 'Nakki karvu' for small things like picking a movie makes you sound more like a native speaker.
Consultation
When discussing big decisions with Gujaratis, mentioning that you consulted others (family/experts) adds weight and respect to your decision.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'levo' in the past tense.
ગઈકાલે મેં એક મોટો નિર્ણય _______.
Since 'નિર્ણય' is masculine and the sentence is in the past tense, 'લીધો' is the correct form.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'I will decide tomorrow'?
હું કાલે...
'નિર્ણય લેવો' is the standard collocation. 'લઈશ' is the future tense of 'લેવો'.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Each phrase has a specific nuance in Gujarati.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમે કઈ ગાડી ખરીદશો? B: મેં હજી સુધી કોઈ _______ નથી.
The context of buying a car requires 'taking a decision'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a judge in court?
A judge is about to announce the result of a case.
While 'નિર્ણય' is okay, 'ફેંસલો સંભળાવવો' (to announce a verdict) is the most formal and appropriate for a court.
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Aides visuelles
Levo vs. Karvu
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesગઈકાલે મેં એક મોટો નિર્ણય _______.
Since 'નિર્ણય' is masculine and the sentence is in the past tense, 'લીધો' is the correct form.
હું કાલે...
'નિર્ણય લેવો' is the standard collocation. 'લઈશ' is the future tense of 'લેવો'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each phrase has a specific nuance in Gujarati.
A: તમે કઈ ગાડી ખરીદશો? B: મેં હજી સુધી કોઈ _______ નથી.
The context of buying a car requires 'taking a decision'.
A judge is about to announce the result of a case.
While 'નિર્ણય' is okay, 'ફેંસલો સંભળાવવો' (to announce a verdict) is the most formal and appropriate for a court.
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Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's grammatically possible but sounds unnatural. Use 'Nirnay levo' or 'Nakki karvu' instead.
It is neutral. It's used in both formal news and informal family chats.
'Nirnay' is a general decision. 'Faislo' is a more formal verdict or a final, often difficult, resolution.
You say 'મેં નિર્ણય લીધો છે' (Me nirnay lidho che).
Yes, it's the standard term for business decisions, often paired with 'vyapari' (mercantile).
There isn't a single word, but 'anirnay' (indecision) or 'dhabas-dhibas' (hesitation) are related concepts.
Yes, 'મેં લાલ રંગ લેવાનો નિર્ણય લીધો' is perfectly fine.
Because 'levo' is a transitive verb, and in the past tense, Gujarati uses the ergative case for the subject.
Younger people might say 'Decision fix karyu' or 'Nakki kari nakhyu'.
Usually, yes. It implies you've weighed some options, even briefly.
No, for 'to judge a person,' use 'parakhvu' or 'nyay tolvo'.
Yes, Hindi also uses 'Nirnay lena' (taking a decision).
Expressions liées
નક્કી કરવું
synonymTo fix or finalize a plan.
ફેંસલો કરવો
specialized formTo give a verdict or judgment.
મન બનાવવું
similarTo make up one's mind.
નિર્ધાર કરવો
builds onTo resolve or determine firmly.
પસંદગી કરવી
similarTo make a selection.
