Signification
Increasing the volume of voice.
Contexte culturel
In the narrow streets (Pols) of old Ahmedabad, speaking loudly is a social necessity to communicate with neighbors across the street. During a Satsang, speaking loudly is generally discouraged unless you are the lead singer or speaker, as it disturbs the 'Shanti' (peace). Traditional folk theatre performers use a specific 'Motethi bolvu' technique to project their voice without microphones in open fields. In Gujarati diamond or textile markets, 'motethi bolvu' is part of the energetic bargaining process.
The 'Big' Rule
Remember that in Gujarati, sound is 'big' (motu), not 'high' (uncho).
Don't be rude
Using 'Motethi bol!' as a command to an elder is very disrespectful. Use 'Motethi bolo' or 'જરા મોટેથી બોલશો?'
Signification
Increasing the volume of voice.
The 'Big' Rule
Remember that in Gujarati, sound is 'big' (motu), not 'high' (uncho).
Don't be rude
Using 'Motethi bol!' as a command to an elder is very disrespectful. Use 'Motethi bolo' or 'જરા મોટેથી બોલશો?'
Adverbial Suffix
The '-thi' suffix is your best friend for making adverbs. Slow -> Dhirethi, Loud -> Motethi.
Public vs Private
Gujaratis are generally okay with loud talking in public, so don't be offended if people seem to be shouting—they are likely just excited!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Motethi'.
શિક્ષકે કહ્યું, 'બેટા, થોડું _______ બોલ.'
We need the adverbial form '-thi' to describe how to speak.
Which sentence is correct for 'He spoke loudly'?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Bolyo' is the masculine past tense form of 'Bolvu'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you say 'મોટેથી બોલશો નહીં'?
This means 'Don't speak loudly', appropriate for a quiet zone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: મને સંભળાતું નથી. B: _________.
If A cannot hear, B should offer to speak louder.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Human vs Machine Volume
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesશિક્ષકે કહ્યું, 'બેટા, થોડું _______ બોલ.'
We need the adverbial form '-thi' to describe how to speak.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'Bolyo' is the masculine past tense form of 'Bolvu'.
Where would you say 'મોટેથી બોલશો નહીં'?
This means 'Don't speak loudly', appropriate for a quiet zone.
A: મને સંભળાતું નથી. B: _________.
If A cannot hear, B should offer to speak louder.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Motethi sangeet vagado' (Play music loudly), but 'Awaaz vadharo' is more common for volume knobs.
It is neutral. For very formal settings, 'Mota awaje' is preferred.
No, 'Motethi' is an adverb and stays the same. Only the verb 'Bolvu' changes.
The opposite is 'Dhirethi bolvu' (to speak softly/quietly).
Yes, 'Jorthi' is a very common synonym, but it implies more 'force' than just 'volume'.
Not if they are being too quiet, but adding 'Jara' (just/please) makes it more polite.
You can use 'Motethi bolvu', but 'Awaaz uthavvo' (to raise voice) is more idiomatic for that.
It's a common linguistic feature in Indo-Aryan languages to equate physical size with sound intensity.
Usually, we say 'Chhokru rade chhe' (The child is crying), but you can say 'Te motethi rade chhe' (He is crying loudly).
Yes, 'Full awaaz ma' is common among younger speakers.
Expressions liées
મોટા અવાજે
synonymIn a loud voice
જોરથી બોલવું
similarTo speak with force
ધીરેથી બોલવું
contrastTo speak softly
બૂમ પાડવી
specialized formTo shout/scream
ગળું ફાડીને બોલવું
specialized formTo shout at the top of one's lungs
