意味
An obvious exaggeration or lie.
文化的背景
In Saurashtra, 'Gappa-thappa' (gossip and lies) is a form of evening entertainment. 'Bhapāng' is the star of these sessions. Youngsters use 'Bhapāng' to mock 'show-off' culture, especially regarding expensive cars or fake lifestyles on social media. Among Gujaratis in the UK or USA, 'Bhapāng' is often used to describe exaggerated stories about 'how great life was back home' or vice-versa. While informal, in a 'friendly' business deal, one might say 'Bhapāng' to signal they know the other party is over-promising.
The 'Moti' Rule
Always add 'Moti' (Big) before Bhapāng to sound more like a native speaker. 'Moti Bhapāng' is the standard way to express disbelief.
Don't use with Elders
Even if they are lying, calling an elder's story a 'Bhapāng' is considered very rude. Use 'Gappu' if you must, or just stay silent.
意味
An obvious exaggeration or lie.
The 'Moti' Rule
Always add 'Moti' (Big) before Bhapāng to sound more like a native speaker. 'Moti Bhapāng' is the standard way to express disbelief.
Don't use with Elders
Even if they are lying, calling an elder's story a 'Bhapāng' is considered very rude. Use 'Gappu' if you must, or just stay silent.
The Smile Factor
When you call out a 'Bhapāng,' do it with a smile. It's meant to be a social bonding tool, not a weapon.
Verb Agreement
Remember that Bhapāng is feminine. So it's 'Bhapāng mārī' (past tense) and not 'Bhapāng māryo'.
自分をテスト
Choose the most natural verb to follow 'ભફાંગ'.
તેણે કાલે બહુ મોટી ભફાંગ _______.
The idiom is 'ભફાંગ મારવી' (to hit a bhapāng).
In which situation is 'Bhapāng' appropriate?
A friend says they can jump over a 10-story building.
Bhapāng is informal slang for playful exaggerations.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word.
તારી આ બધી ______ કોઈ માનવાનું નથી.
When referring to 'all these' (બધી), the plural 'ભફાંગા' is used.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'મેં ગઈકાલે સિંહ સાથે સેલ્ફી લીધી!' B: 'ચાલ હવે, _________!'
Taking a selfie with a lion is a classic exaggeration that deserves a 'Bhapāng' call-out.
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Lies in Gujarati
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4 問題તેણે કાલે બહુ મોટી ભફાંગ _______.
The idiom is 'ભફાંગ મારવી' (to hit a bhapāng).
A friend says they can jump over a 10-story building.
Bhapāng is informal slang for playful exaggerations.
તારી આ બધી ______ કોઈ માનવાનું નથી.
When referring to 'all these' (બધી), the plural 'ભફાંગા' is used.
A: 'મેં ગઈકાલે સિંહ સાથે સેલ્ફી લીધી!' B: 'ચાલ હવે, _________!'
Taking a selfie with a lion is a classic exaggeration that deserves a 'Bhapāng' call-out.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it's not a swear word. It's a slang term for a lie, similar to 'baloney' or 'tall tale' in English.
Only in a very casual email to a close friend. Never in a professional context.
Juth is a general word for a lie (can be serious). Bhapāng is specifically an exaggerated, often ridiculous story.
You say 'Tu bhapāng māre chhe' (તું ભફાંગ મારે છે).
Yes, Gujarati urban comedies like 'Chhello Divas' use such slang frequently.
No, it's for stories or claims that are 'inflated' or big.
Yes, 'Bhapāngā' (ભફાંગા).
It is widely used across Gujarat, but has a strong flavor of Saurashtra (Kathiawar).
Yes, if the product's claims are exaggerated, you can call the claims 'Bhapāng'.
'Phenkvu' is more modern/cool, while 'Bhapāng' is more colorful and traditional slang.
関連フレーズ
ગપ્પું મારવું
synonymTo tell a lie/tall tale
ફેંકવું
similarTo throw (lies)
બડાઈ હાંકવી
similarTo boast
હવામાં કિલ્લા બાંધવા
builds onTo build castles in the air
ચૂનો લગાવવો
contrastTo cheat someone
