Signification
Stating urgency.
Contexte culturel
In Gujarat, hosts are very persistent. Saying 'I am going' is often not enough; you must provide a reason like 'Mane moḍuṃ thāya che' to be allowed to leave gracefully. While punctuality is increasing in cities, a 'buffer' of 15-20 minutes is often expected in social gatherings. Using this phrase shows you are trying to respect the actual time. Ahmedabad is a major business hub. In professional settings, 'Mane moḍuṃ thāya che' is used strictly and respected as a sign of a busy professional schedule. In rural Gujarat, time is more fluid. In urban areas, the phrase is used much more frequently due to traffic and tight schedules.
The 'Mane' Rule
Always use 'Mane' (to me) for states of being like late, hungry, or thirsty in Gujarati.
Retroflex 'D'
Make sure to curl your tongue for the 'ḍ' in 'Modu'. If you say it with a flat 'd', it might not be understood.
Signification
Stating urgency.
The 'Mane' Rule
Always use 'Mane' (to me) for states of being like late, hungry, or thirsty in Gujarati.
Retroflex 'D'
Make sure to curl your tongue for the 'ḍ' in 'Modu'. If you say it with a flat 'd', it might not be understood.
Polite Exits
Combine this with 'Chalo' (Okay/Let's go) to end a meeting: 'Chalo, mane modu thaya che!'
Teste-toi
Choose the correct way to say 'I am getting late' in Gujarati.
Which of these is correct?
Gujarati uses the dative 'Mane' and the verb 'thāya che' for this expression.
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence: 'I am getting late for the office.'
મને ઓફિસ માટે ______ થાય છે.
'Moḍuṃ' is the word for 'late'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Mane moḍuṃ thāya che'?
The phrase is used to express urgency and the need to leave.
Complete the dialogue.
A: બીજી ચા લેશો? B: ના, ______.
This is a polite way to decline more tea and signal you need to leave.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWhich of these is correct?
Gujarati uses the dative 'Mane' and the verb 'thāya che' for this expression.
મને ઓફિસ માટે ______ થાય છે.
'Moḍuṃ' is the word for 'late'.
When would you say 'Mane moḍuṃ thāya che'?
The phrase is used to express urgency and the need to leave.
A: બીજી ચા લેશો? B: ના, ______.
This is a polite way to decline more tea and signal you need to leave.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! Just change 'Mane' to 'Tane' (to you) or 'Tene' (to him/her). e.g., 'Tene modu thaya che' (He is getting late).
Not if you add 'Kshama karsho' (Forgive me) or 'Sorry' before it. It's a very common and accepted excuse.
'Modo' (masculine) and 'Modi' (feminine) are used when 'late' is an adjective for a person. 'Modu' (neuter) is used in this specific impersonal phrase.
You would say: 'Mane das minute modu thaya che.'
Absolutely. It's very common to text 'Modu thase' (I will be late) or 'Modu thay che' (I'm getting late).
Expressions liées
ઉતાવળ છે
similarI am in a hurry.
મોડો પડ્યો
specialized formI arrived late.
વહેલા આવજો
contrastCome early.
સમય નથી
similarI don't have time.
