Signification
Presence of many people.
Contexte culturel
During the 'Pandharpur Wari', millions of devotees walk together. This is the ultimate 'khūpa gardī', but it is seen as a spiritual and joyous gathering rather than a nuisance. The 'Super Dense Crush Load' is a technical term for Mumbai trains, but locals just call it 'khūpa gardī'. There's a specific way to stand and move in this crowd. The narrow lanes of old Pune (Peths) are famous for 'khūpa gardī' during shopping seasons like Diwali. It's part of the 'Puneri' experience. A wedding without 'khūpa gardī' is often considered a dull affair. The more people, the more 'raunak' (brightness/liveliness) the event has.
Use it for traffic
If you are stuck in traffic, you can say 'Rastyāvar khūpa gardī āhe'. It's more natural than saying 'traffic jam'.
Gender matters
Always remember 'gardī' is feminine. Say 'gardī hotī', never 'gardī hotā'.
Signification
Presence of many people.
Use it for traffic
If you are stuck in traffic, you can say 'Rastyāvar khūpa gardī āhe'. It's more natural than saying 'traffic jam'.
Gender matters
Always remember 'gardī' is feminine. Say 'gardī hotī', never 'gardī hotā'.
Crowd is good?
In a business context, saying 'Tumcyā dukānāt khūpa gardī āhe' is actually a compliment to the owner!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to be'.
काल मार्केटमध्ये खूप गर्दी _______.
Since 'gardī' is a feminine singular noun, the past tense verb must be 'होती' (hotī).
Which sentence correctly says 'It is very crowded here'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Gardī' is singular, so 'āhe' is the correct verb.
Match the intensity of the crowd to the situation.
If a stadium is completely packed for a cricket match, you would say:
'Pracaṇḍa' means massive, which fits a stadium context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: आपण बागेत जाऊया का? B: नको, आज रविवार आहे, तिथे _______.
Since they are talking about a future possibility (going to the park), 'asel' (will be) is the correct tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where you find 'Khūpa Gardī'
Transport
- • Railway Station
- • Bus Stand
- • Local Train
Events
- • Weddings
- • Festivals
- • Concerts
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesकाल मार्केटमध्ये खूप गर्दी _______.
Since 'gardī' is a feminine singular noun, the past tense verb must be 'होती' (hotī).
Choose the correct sentence:
'Gardī' is singular, so 'āhe' is the correct verb.
If a stadium is completely packed for a cricket match, you would say:
'Pracaṇḍa' means massive, which fits a stadium context.
A: आपण बागेत जाऊया का? B: नको, आज रविवार आहे, तिथे _______.
Since they are talking about a future possibility (going to the park), 'asel' (will be) is the correct tense.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, if the room is packed with people. If it's packed with furniture, use 'pasārā'.
Grammatically, it is singular feminine. You use 'āhe' (is), not 'āheta' (are).
You can say 'gardī nāhīye' (there is no crowd) or 'shāntatā āhe' (it is quiet/peaceful).
Usually no. For animals, we use ' कळप' (kaḷapa - herd). 'Gardī' is specifically for humans.
You can say 'garajevaikshā jāshta gardī' or simply 'pracaṇḍa gardī'.
Expressions liées
प्रचंड गर्दी
specialized formMassive crowd
गर्दी करणे
builds onTo crowd/to gather
शांतता
contrastSilence/Peace
मोकळी जागा
contrastOpen space
