Signification
Being pregnant.
Contexte culturel
The idiom is closely linked to the 'Shrimant' ceremony, where the pregnant woman is pampered and given gifts. Using this idiom is considered a way to invite 'shubh' (auspiciousness). In villages, women often use this idiom to protect the pregnancy from 'Nazar' (evil eye) by not using direct words. In the UK or USA, Gujarati families still use this idiom to maintain a connection to their roots, even if they speak English most of the time. Similar to Hindu traditions, Jains use this idiom to emphasize the arrival of a 'Jiva' (soul) with great respect and non-violence in speech.
Context is King
Only use this for women. If you use it for a man, people will think you are making a joke about his weight.
Don't be too direct
Even with this idiom, wait for the family to mention it first unless you are very close.
Signification
Being pregnant.
Context is King
Only use this for women. If you use it for a man, people will think you are making a joke about his weight.
Don't be too direct
Even with this idiom, wait for the family to mention it first unless you are very close.
Use with 'Be Jiv'
Combining this with 'Be jiv vāḷā' shows you are a master of Gujarati nuances.
The 'Nazar' factor
Remember that some people are superstitious; using this idiom is safer than being blunt.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
મારી પત્નીના ___ ભારે છે, અમે બહુ ખુશ છીએ.
The idiom is 'પગ ભારે હોવા' (Pag bhāre hovā).
What does 'તેણીના પગ ભારે છે' mean in a social context?
Choose the correct meaning:
In Gujarati, this is a standard idiom for pregnancy.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
મિત્ર ૧: કેમ છે? તારી વહુ દેખાતી નથી. મિત્ર ૨: હા, તેના ___ છે, એટલે તે આરામ કરે છે.
The context of 'resting' and 'daughter-in-law' points to the pregnancy idiom.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'પગ ભારે હોવા' with:
The idiom is exclusively used for pregnancy in its figurative sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
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4 exercicesમારી પત્નીના ___ ભારે છે, અમે બહુ ખુશ છીએ.
The idiom is 'પગ ભારે હોવા' (Pag bhāre hovā).
Choose the correct meaning:
In Gujarati, this is a standard idiom for pregnancy.
મિત્ર ૧: કેમ છે? તારી વહુ દેખાતી નથી. મિત્ર ૨: હા, તેના ___ છે, એટલે તે આરામ કરે છે.
The context of 'resting' and 'daughter-in-law' points to the pregnancy idiom.
Match 'પગ ભારે હોવા' with:
The idiom is exclusively used for pregnancy in its figurative sense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is actually more polite and respectful than the direct word for pregnancy.
Yes, a woman can say 'મારા પગ ભારે છે' to her elders or friends.
No, it can be used as soon as the news is shared, though it refers to a physical state common in later months.
'Garbhavati' is clinical/medical; 'Pag bhāre' is social/idiomatic.
Yes, especially when talking to parents or grandparents.
Literally yes, but 99% of the time people will think you mean pregnancy. Use 'thaki gaya' for tired.
Yes, very frequently in Gujarati family dramas.
No, there is no equivalent idiom for men.
You can say 'ખૂબ ખૂબ અભિનંદન' (Many congratulations).
Only in literature or stories; not in news or official documents.
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બે જીવ વાળા હોવા
synonymTo have two souls
ખુશખબરી હોવી
similarTo have good news
ગર્ભવતી હોવું
specialized formTo be pregnant (clinical)
ખોળો ભરવો
builds onTo fill the lap
વંશ વધારવો
similarTo continue the lineage
પગલાં પડવા
contrastTo have footsteps (arrival)
