Signification
Commenting on cold weather.
Contexte culturel
Winter is the season for 'Undhiyu', a mixed vegetable dish that is heavy and warming. People often say 'Bahu thandi che' as an excuse to host Undhiyu parties. The 'Cold Wave' (Sheet-laher) is a major news topic. When the phrase is used in news, it often refers to winds coming from the Himalayas. In villages, people gather around a 'Tapnu' (bonfire) in the evenings. The phrase is often heard while huddling around the fire. Gujaratis in Canada or the UK often use this phrase sarcastically when comparing the mild Gujarat winter to the snow abroad.
The 'Nai' Tag
Add 'nai?' at the end (Bahu thandi che, nai?) to turn it into a question like 'It's cold, right?'. This is very native.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Thandi' is feminine. If you use 'Khub' (very), it stays 'Khub', but other adjectives must end in 'i'.
Signification
Commenting on cold weather.
The 'Nai' Tag
Add 'nai?' at the end (Bahu thandi che, nai?) to turn it into a question like 'It's cold, right?'. This is very native.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'Thandi' is feminine. If you use 'Khub' (very), it stays 'Khub', but other adjectives must end in 'i'.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Gujarati person in winter, just say this phrase. It works 100% of the time.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very cold today'.
આજે ____ ઠંડી છે.
'બહુ' (Bahu) means 'very', which fits the context of the phrase.
Which sentence is correct to say 'I feel cold'?
Choose the correct option:
In Gujarati, personal sensations like cold, hunger, or thirst use the dative case (mane) + the verb 'lage che'.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching weather terms helps reinforce the specific meaning of 'Thandi'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: બહાર કેવું છે? B: બહાર ____ ઠંડી છે, સ્વેટર પહેરજો.
The context of wearing a sweater implies it is 'very' cold.
When would you say 'બહુ ઠંડી છે'?
Select the correct situation:
January is the peak winter month in Gujarat.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Weather Vocabulary
Cold
- • ઠંડી (Cold)
- • ટાઢ (Chill)
- • બરફ (Ice)
Hot
- • ગરમી (Heat)
- • તડકો (Sunlight)
- • બફારો (Humidity)
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesઆજે ____ ઠંડી છે.
'બહુ' (Bahu) means 'very', which fits the context of the phrase.
Choose the correct option:
In Gujarati, personal sensations like cold, hunger, or thirst use the dative case (mane) + the verb 'lage che'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching weather terms helps reinforce the specific meaning of 'Thandi'.
A: બહાર કેવું છે? B: બહાર ____ ઠંડી છે, સ્વેટર પહેરજો.
The context of wearing a sweater implies it is 'very' cold.
Select the correct situation:
January is the peak winter month in Gujarat.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, for drinks use 'Thandu'. 'Bahu thandi che' is only for weather or the general atmosphere.
'Bahu' is more common in daily speech. 'Khub' is slightly more formal or emphatic.
In this phrase, it functions as a noun meaning 'coldness'.
Say 'Thandi nathi'.
It means 'Rosy Cold', referring to the pleasant, refreshing chill of early winter mornings.
Expressions liées
ઠંડી લાગે છે
similarI feel cold
ટાઢ વાય છે
synonymIt is chilly / I am shivering
બહુ ગરમી છે
contrastIt is very hot
ગુલાબી ઠંડી
specialized formRosy cold (pleasant chill)
