Signification
To feel proud.
Contexte culturel
In Gujarat, the success of a child is seen as the success of the parents' upbringing (Sanskar). This phrase is most commonly heard from parents. In rural Gujarat, if one person from a village achieves something big (like joining the army), the whole village says their head is held high. Gujarati traders value 'Abru' (reputation). Keeping one's head high in the market means having no debts and a clean record. Folk literature often mentions warriors who would rather die than let their head bow (shame).
Use with 'Thavu'
If you want to sound more natural when talking about your own feelings, use 'Thayu' (became) instead of 'Karyu' (did). E.g., 'Maru mathu unchu thayu'.
Watch the Adjective
Never say 'Mathu unchu che' to mean you are proud right now. It sounds like you are describing your physical posture to a doctor.
Signification
To feel proud.
Use with 'Thavu'
If you want to sound more natural when talking about your own feelings, use 'Thayu' (became) instead of 'Karyu' (did). E.g., 'Maru mathu unchu thayu'.
Watch the Adjective
Never say 'Mathu unchu che' to mean you are proud right now. It sounds like you are describing your physical posture to a doctor.
The Turban Connection
In older Gujarati, people would say 'Paghadi unchi thavi' (the turban became high). This idiom is the modern, turban-less version of that.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
મારી દીકરી ડોક્ટર બની ત્યારે મારું ______ ______ થયું.
When someone becomes a doctor, it brings pride, so the head goes 'up' (unchu).
Match the situation to the correct idiom.
Situation: You won a gold medal for your country.
Winning a medal is a matter of pride.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in a figurative sense?
Choose the correct sentence:
The first is literal, the second is logically wrong (theft brings shame), and the third is the correct figurative use.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Mathu Unchu Karvu'
Achievements
- • Winning a race
- • Getting a degree
- • New job
Character
- • Being honest
- • Helping others
- • Bravery
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesમારી દીકરી ડોક્ટર બની ત્યારે મારું ______ ______ થયું.
When someone becomes a doctor, it brings pride, so the head goes 'up' (unchu).
Situation: You won a gold medal for your country.
Winning a medal is a matter of pride.
Choose the correct sentence:
The first is literal, the second is logically wrong (theft brings shame), and the third is the correct figurative use.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your parents, or your friends.
It's better to save it for significant achievements. For small wins, just say 'Hu khush chu' (I am happy).
The opposite is 'માથું નીચું કરવું' (Māthuṃ nīcuṃ karavuṃ), which means to feel ashamed.
No, it's purely figurative, referring to your posture and social dignity.
Yes, it is very common to say 'Desh nu mathu unchu karyu' (made the country proud).
Yes, 'Garv' is the noun for pride. This idiom is the figurative way to express that noun.
You say: 'તેં મારું માથું ઊંચું કર્યું' (Teṃ māruṃ māthuṃ ūñcuṃ karyuṃ).
Yes: 'તેણે એવું કામ કર્યું કે કોઈનું માથું ઊંચું ન થયું' (He did such work that no one's head was raised).
Expressions liées
નામ રોશન કરવું
similarTo bring fame and honor to one's name/family.
છાતી ગજગજ ફૂલવી
similarTo be extremely proud (chest swelling).
માથું નમાવવું
contrastTo bow the head (in respect or defeat).
વટ પાડવો
specialized formTo create a grand impression/style.
