Signification
A road of great distance.
Contexte culturel
Walking long distances to temples like Palitana (800+ steps) or Girnar is a common cultural practice. 'Lambo Rasto' in this context is spoken with reverence. Gujarati entrepreneurs often emphasize that there are no shortcuts to success, reinforcing the 'Lambo Rasto' mindset of hard work. In traditional Dayro performances, singers often use the 'long road' as a metaphor for the search for God or truth. In villages, distances are often measured in 'time walked' rather than kilometers. A 'Lambo Rasto' might mean a 2-hour walk.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. If you change 'Rasto' to 'Musafari' (journey - feminine), use 'Lambi'.
Don't say 'Long Time'
To say 'long time,' use 'લાંબો સમય' (Lambo samay), not 'Lambo rasto'.
Signification
A road of great distance.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. If you change 'Rasto' to 'Musafari' (journey - feminine), use 'Lambi'.
Don't say 'Long Time'
To say 'long time,' use 'લાંબો સમય' (Lambo samay), not 'Lambo rasto'.
Use 'Kapvo'
Pair 'Lambo Rasto' with the verb 'Kapvo' (to cut/travel) to sound like a native speaker.
Patience
Using this phrase often implies you have the patience to finish the journey.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'Lambo' or 'Rasto'.
ગઈકાલે અમે ખૂબ ____ (long) રસ્તો ચાલ્યા.
Since 'રસ્તો' is masculine singular and there is no postposition, we use 'લાંબો'.
Which sentence uses the phrase metaphorically?
Select the metaphorical usage:
This refers to the effort of passing an exam, not physical distance.
Match the Gujarati phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: શું આપણે પહોંચી ગયા? B: ના, હજી ____ ____ છે.
The context of 'Are we there yet?' requires 'long road'.
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Aides visuelles
Lambo vs. Moto
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesગઈકાલે અમે ખૂબ ____ (long) રસ્તો ચાલ્યા.
Since 'રસ્તો' is masculine singular and there is no postposition, we use 'લાંબો'.
Select the metaphorical usage:
This refers to the effort of passing an exam, not physical distance.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: શું આપણે પહોંચી ગયા? B: ના, હજી ____ ____ છે.
The context of 'Are we there yet?' requires 'long road'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a book use 'Lambu Pustak' or 'Motu Pustak'. 'Rasto' only refers to paths or metaphorical journeys.
It is masculine. That's why we say 'Lambo' (ending in -o).
'Rasto' is common and used daily. 'Marg' is formal, used in literature, news, or formal names.
You say 'રસ્તો ઘણો લાંબો છે' (Rasto ghano lambo che).
No, use 'Lambi Film'. 'Rasto' is specifically for a way or path.
Yes, 'Lamba Rasta' (Long roads).
Yes, it's very professional to describe long-term goals.
It literally means 'to cut the road,' but it's the standard way to say 'to travel the distance'.
Young people might say 'Bahu door che' (It's very far) instead of the full phrase.
No, use 'Lambi Line'.
Expressions liées
ટૂંકો રસ્તો
contrastShort road / Shortcut
સીધો રસ્તો
similarStraight road
રસ્તો કાપવો
builds onTo travel/cover a distance
મંજિલ
similarDestination
મુસાફરી
similarJourney
