Signification
A book that has not been used.
Contexte culturel
During Diwali, the 'Chopda Pujan' ceremony involves worshipping new account books. Even though these are called 'Chopda', the cultural reverence for the 'Navi' (new) book starts here. The start of the monsoon (June) is synonymous with 'Navi Chopdi'. The smell of rain and new books is a powerful nostalgic trigger for Gujaratis. Books are often placed at the feet of Goddess Saraswati during Vasant Panchami. A 'Navi Chopdi' is never touched with the feet; if it happens, one must touch the book and then their forehead as an apology. In Gujarati intellectual circles, giving a 'Navi Chopdi' is considered a more 'sanskari' (cultured) gift than chocolates or toys.
Gender is Key
Always look at the ending of the noun. If it ends in 'i', the adjective 'new' will almost always be 'Navi'.
Respect the Book
In Gujarat, don't use a 'Navi Chopdi' as a coaster for your tea! It's considered disrespectful to knowledge.
Signification
A book that has not been used.
Gender is Key
Always look at the ending of the noun. If it ends in 'i', the adjective 'new' will almost always be 'Navi'.
Respect the Book
In Gujarat, don't use a 'Navi Chopdi' as a coaster for your tea! It's considered disrespectful to knowledge.
Chopdi vs. Pustak
While both mean book, 'Chopdi' is what you'll hear on the street. 'Pustak' is what you'll read in a textbook.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of 'new' for the word 'ચોપડી' (Chopdi).
મારી પાસે ____ ચોપડી છે.
'Chopdi' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'નવી'.
Fill in the blank with the Gujarati word for 'book'.
મેં બજારમાંથી નવી ______ ખરીદી.
The sentence means 'I bought a new book from the market'.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
Sentence: 'સાહેબ, મારે ભણવા માટે નવી ચોપડી જોઈએ છે.'
The sentence mentions 'bhanya mate' (for studying) and 'navi chopdi' (new book).
Complete the dialogue.
A: આ કોની નવી ચોપડી છે? B: ______
The question asks 'Whose new book is this?', so the answer should be 'This is mine'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesમારી પાસે ____ ચોપડી છે.
'Chopdi' is a feminine noun, so the adjective must be 'નવી'.
મેં બજારમાંથી નવી ______ ખરીદી.
The sentence means 'I bought a new book from the market'.
Sentence: 'સાહેબ, મારે ભણવા માટે નવી ચોપડી જોઈએ છે.'
The sentence mentions 'bhanya mate' (for studying) and 'navi chopdi' (new book).
A: આ કોની નવી ચોપડી છે? B: ______
The question asks 'Whose new book is this?', so the answer should be 'This is mine'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it can be any book—novels, religious texts, or notebooks. However, it is very commonly associated with school.
No, that is grammatically incorrect because 'Chopdi' is feminine and 'Navu' is neuter.
The plural is 'Navi Chopdio' (નવી ચોપડીઓ).
You say: 'Hoon navi chopdi vanchu choon' (હું નવી ચોપડી વાંચું છું).
It is neutral/informal. In a very formal speech, use 'Pustak'.
Expressions liées
નવું પુસ્તક
synonymNew book (formal)
કોરી ચોપડી
similarBlank book
જૂની ચોપડી
contrastOld book
ચોપડીનો કીડો
specialized formBookworm
