Signification
To be sulky or angry.
Contexte culturel
In many Gujarati families, 'moḍhuṃ caḍāvvūṃ' is a way for younger members to express dissent without being overtly disrespectful. It's a 'soft' form of rebellion. Classic literature often uses this idiom to describe the 'Man' (pride/sulk) of the heroine. It's a romanticized version of being upset. Appeasing someone who has 'raised their face' is considered a virtuous social skill. It shows you care about the other person's feelings. Gujarati parents often use the phrase to tease children out of a bad mood, saying 'Hve moḍhuṃ utār' (Now lower your face/stop pouting).
Watch the Nasalization
The 'uṃ' at the end of 'moḍhuṃ' is nasal. If you miss it, it sounds less native.
Don't use with Superiors
Calling a boss's reaction 'moḍhuṃ caḍāvvūṃ' is risky as it implies they are being childish.
Signification
To be sulky or angry.
Watch the Nasalization
The 'uṃ' at the end of 'moḍhuṃ' is nasal. If you miss it, it sounds less native.
Don't use with Superiors
Calling a boss's reaction 'moḍhuṃ caḍāvvūṃ' is risky as it implies they are being childish.
Pair with 'Manāvvūṃ'
If you use 'moḍhuṃ caḍāvvūṃ', try to use 'manāvvūṃ' (to appease) in the next sentence to sound like a pro.
The Silent Treatment
In Gujarat, this idiom is the verbal equivalent of 'the silent treatment'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
જ્યારે મેં તેને ચોકલેટ ન આપી, ત્યારે તેણે ______.
The context of not getting a chocolate implies pouting, which is 'મોઢું ચડાવ્યું'.
Which situation best describes 'મોઢું ચડાવવું'?
Choose the correct scenario:
Pouting due to loss is the classic use of this idiom.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Correct mapping of idioms to meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: કેમ કંઈ બોલતી નથી? B: (Silent) A: શું થયું? કેમ ______?
The silence of speaker B indicates they are pouting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Pouting vs. Anger
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesજ્યારે મેં તેને ચોકલેટ ન આપી, ત્યારે તેણે ______.
The context of not getting a chocolate implies pouting, which is 'મોઢું ચડાવ્યું'.
Choose the correct scenario:
Pouting due to loss is the classic use of this idiom.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct mapping of idioms to meanings.
A: કેમ કંઈ બોલતી નથી? B: (Silent) A: શું થયું? કેમ ______?
The silence of speaker B indicates they are pouting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt's not exactly rude, but it describes a behavior that is considered slightly immature. It's fine to use with friends.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. Anyone can 'raise their face'.
The most common past tense form is 'મોઢું ચડાવ્યું' (moḍhuṃ caḍāvyuṃ).
Not exactly. Anger (Gusso) can be loud. 'Moḍhuṃ caḍāvvūṃ' is specifically silent and sulky.
You can say 'મોઢું ચડાવવાનું બંધ કર' (Stop pouting) or 'મોઢું ન ચડાવ'.
In formal settings, use 'નારાજ થવું' (to be annoyed) instead.
No, it's too informal for a professional meeting.
Figuratively yes, but it refers to the whole facial expression of sulking.
Use 'રડવું' (to cry). Pouting is usually the stage before or instead of crying.
Hindi uses 'Mūnh phulānā', which is very similar in concept.
Because a pout physically involves lifting the lower lip and chin.
Yes, especially in romantic comedies and family dramas.
Expressions liées
મોઢું ફુલાવવું
synonymTo puff out the cheeks/pout
રીસ ચડવી
similarTo feel resentful
મોઢું બગાડવું
similarTo make a face of disgust
મોઢું હસતું રાખવું
contrastTo keep a smiling face
મનાવવું
builds onTo persuade/appease
