Signification
Acting annoyed or upset with someone
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Rusnu' is a playful way for family members to show they care. If someone pouts, others are expected to 'manavvu' (persuade) them with sweets or kind words. Non-verbal cues are highly valued. A 'raised face' is often a signal for a deeper conversation that the person is too shy or proud to start. Younger generations use this idiom ironically to describe 'first world problems' or minor inconveniences in a humorous way. In villages, this phrase is often used by elders to scold youngsters for being 'too sensitive' or 'stubborn'.
Use with 'Kyu'
If you see someone pouting, just ask 'Kem modhu chadhavyu che?' (Why have you pouted?) to start a conversation.
Don't use with Bosses
Telling your boss 'Tame modhu chadhavyu che' is very rude. Use 'Tame naraj cho?' (Are you displeased?) instead.
Signification
Acting annoyed or upset with someone
Use with 'Kyu'
If you see someone pouting, just ask 'Kem modhu chadhavyu che?' (Why have you pouted?) to start a conversation.
Don't use with Bosses
Telling your boss 'Tame modhu chadhavyu che' is very rude. Use 'Tame naraj cho?' (Are you displeased?) instead.
The 'Manavvu' response
In Gujarat, if someone raises their face, the polite thing is to offer them tea or snacks to 'lower' it!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
જ્યારે મેં તેને રમવા ન જવા દીધો, ત્યારે તેણે ______. (When I didn't let him go play, he pouted.)
The context of not being allowed to play implies pouting (મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Modhu' is neuter, so the verb must end in 'ũ'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
A child doesn't get the chocolate they wanted.
Pouting is the natural reaction to not getting what you want.
Complete the dialogue.
A: કેમ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું છે? B: ______.
Being left out is a common reason for pouting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesજ્યારે મેં તેને રમવા ન જવા દીધો, ત્યારે તેણે ______. (When I didn't let him go play, he pouted.)
The context of not being allowed to play implies pouting (મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું).
Select the correct sentence:
'Modhu' is neuter, so the verb must end in 'ũ'.
A child doesn't get the chocolate they wanted.
Pouting is the natural reaction to not getting what you want.
A: કેમ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું છે? B: ______.
Being left out is a common reason for pouting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is used for adults too, especially in romantic or family contexts to describe sulking.
No, it is too informal. Use 'Narajgi' (displeasure) or 'Asantosh' (dissatisfaction) instead.
'Gusse Thavu' is active anger (shouting), while 'Modhu Chadhavvu' is silent sulking.
Not really. It almost always describes a negative, albeit sometimes minor, emotion.
તેઓએ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું (Teoe modhu chadhavyu). The verb ending stays the same because it agrees with 'Modhu'.
Yes, exactly. It's the perfect equivalent.
No, for swelling use 'Sojo' (સોજો).
It can be slightly teasing or confrontational depending on your tone.
'મોઢું મલકાવવું' (Modhu malkavvu) - to have a slight smile.
Yes, if your dog looks grumpy, you can say it jokingly!
Expressions liées
મોઢું બગાડવું
similarTo make a face (disgust/annoyance)
મોઢું ફુલાવવું
synonymTo pout (literally: to puff the face)
રિસાવું
builds onTo be offended/sulking
મોઢું ઉતરી જવું
contrastTo look disappointed/sad (literally: face went down)
