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મોટેથી બોલવું

મટથ બલવ

Speak loudly

意味

Increasing the volume of voice.

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文化的背景

In the narrow streets (Pols) of old Ahmedabad, speaking loudly is a social necessity to communicate with neighbors across the street. During a Satsang, speaking loudly is generally discouraged unless you are the lead singer or speaker, as it disturbs the 'Shanti' (peace). Traditional folk theatre performers use a specific 'Motethi bolvu' technique to project their voice without microphones in open fields. In Gujarati diamond or textile markets, 'motethi bolvu' is part of the energetic bargaining process.

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The 'Big' Rule

Remember that in Gujarati, sound is 'big' (motu), not 'high' (uncho).

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Don't be rude

Using 'Motethi bol!' as a command to an elder is very disrespectful. Use 'Motethi bolo' or 'જરા મોટેથી બોલશો?'

意味

Increasing the volume of voice.

💡

The 'Big' Rule

Remember that in Gujarati, sound is 'big' (motu), not 'high' (uncho).

⚠️

Don't be rude

Using 'Motethi bol!' as a command to an elder is very disrespectful. Use 'Motethi bolo' or 'જરા મોટેથી બોલશો?'

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Adverbial Suffix

The '-thi' suffix is your best friend for making adverbs. Slow -> Dhirethi, Loud -> Motethi.

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Public vs Private

Gujaratis are generally okay with loud talking in public, so don't be offended if people seem to be shouting—they are likely just excited!

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Motethi'.

શિક્ષકે કહ્યું, 'બેટા, થોડું _______ બોલ.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: મોટેથી

We need the adverbial form '-thi' to describe how to speak.

Which sentence is correct for 'He spoke loudly'?

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: તે મોટેથી બોલ્યો.

'Bolyo' is the masculine past tense form of 'Bolvu'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Where would you say 'મોટેથી બોલશો નહીં'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: In a library

This means 'Don't speak loudly', appropriate for a quiet zone.

Complete the dialogue.

A: મને સંભળાતું નથી. B: _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: હું મોટેથી બોલું છું

If A cannot hear, B should offer to speak louder.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Human vs Machine Volume

Human Speech
Motethi bolvu Speak loudly
Electronics
Awaaz vadharvo Increase volume

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Motethi'. Fill Blank A1

શિક્ષકે કહ્યું, 'બેટા, થોડું _______ બોલ.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: મોટેથી

We need the adverbial form '-thi' to describe how to speak.

Which sentence is correct for 'He spoke loudly'? Choose A2

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: તે મોટેથી બોલ્યો.

'Bolyo' is the masculine past tense form of 'Bolvu'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Where would you say 'મોટેથી બોલશો નહીં'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: In a library

This means 'Don't speak loudly', appropriate for a quiet zone.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: મને સંભળાતું નથી. B: _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: હું મોટેથી બોલું છું

If A cannot hear, B should offer to speak louder.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, you can say 'Motethi sangeet vagado' (Play music loudly), but 'Awaaz vadharo' is more common for volume knobs.

It is neutral. For very formal settings, 'Mota awaje' is preferred.

No, 'Motethi' is an adverb and stays the same. Only the verb 'Bolvu' changes.

The opposite is 'Dhirethi bolvu' (to speak softly/quietly).

Yes, 'Jorthi' is a very common synonym, but it implies more 'force' than just 'volume'.

Not if they are being too quiet, but adding 'Jara' (just/please) makes it more polite.

You can use 'Motethi bolvu', but 'Awaaz uthavvo' (to raise voice) is more idiomatic for that.

It's a common linguistic feature in Indo-Aryan languages to equate physical size with sound intensity.

Usually, we say 'Chhokru rade chhe' (The child is crying), but you can say 'Te motethi rade chhe' (He is crying loudly).

Yes, 'Full awaaz ma' is common among younger speakers.

関連フレーズ

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મોટા અવાજે

synonym

In a loud voice

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જોરથી બોલવું

similar

To speak with force

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ધીરેથી બોલવું

contrast

To speak softly

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બૂમ પાડવી

specialized form

To shout/scream

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ગળું ફાડીને બોલવું

specialized form

To shout at the top of one's lungs

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