뜻
Referring to a young male child
문화적 배경
Young boys are often called 'Lalo' or 'Kanudo' after Lord Krishna. The phrase 'નાનો છોકરો' is used with great warmth during festivals like Janmashtami. A 'નાનો છોકરો' is often introduced to the family business early. It's a point of pride to say a child is learning the 'gaddi' (business seat). In villages, 'નાનો છોકરો' might be referred to as 'છોકરડો' or 'ટાબરિયો' in a very colloquial, earthy way. In cities like Ahmedabad, parents might use 'નાનો છોકરો' in English-mixed sentences (Hinglish/Gujlish).
Gender Matching
Always check the end of the noun. If it ends in 'o', the adjective should end in 'o'.
Not for Adults
Never call a short adult man 'નાનો છોકરો' unless you want to offend him!
뜻
Referring to a young male child
Gender Matching
Always check the end of the noun. If it ends in 'o', the adjective should end in 'o'.
Not for Adults
Never call a short adult man 'નાનો છોકરો' unless you want to offend him!
Affectionate Diminutive
Use 'નાનકડો' (nanakado) to sound more like a native speaker when talking to or about babies.
The 'Babo' Alternative
In many homes, 'બાબો' (bābo) is used more often than 'છોકરો' for very young boys.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'નાનો' (small).
પેલો ____ છોકરો રમે છે.
Since 'છોકરો' is masculine singular, the adjective must be 'નાનો'.
Which sentence means 'The little boys are here'?
Select the correct plural form:
'નાના' and 'છોકરાઓ' are the plural forms.
Match the Gujarati phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Simple vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: તમારો દીકરો ક્યાં છે? B: મારો ____ ____ નિશાળે ગયો છે.
The question asks about 'દીકરો' (son), so the answer should be 'નાનો છોકરો'.
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시각 학습 자료
Gender Agreement
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제પેલો ____ છોકરો રમે છે.
Since 'છોકરો' is masculine singular, the adjective must be 'નાનો'.
Select the correct plural form:
'નાના' and 'છોકરાઓ' are the plural forms.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Simple vocabulary matching.
A: તમારો દીકરો ક્યાં છે? B: મારો ____ ____ નિશાળે ગયો છે.
The question asks about 'દીકરો' (son), so the answer should be 'નાનો છોકરો'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it also means 'young' in the context of people.
Yes, but 'નાનો ભાઈ' is more specific for a brother.
The feminine version is 'નાની છોકરી' (nānī chokarī).
Yes, it is a neutral, polite word. For extra respect, use 'બાળક'.
It becomes 'નાના છોકરાઓ' (nānā chokarāō).
Yes, like 'નાનું ઘર' (small house). Note the neuter ending 'u'.
Yes, 'ટાબરિયો' (ṭābariyo) is a common slang/informal term.
It changes to 'nana' in plural or when followed by postpositions like 'ne' or 'ma'.
'Nano' is for size/age; 'thodo' is for quantity (like 'a little water').
Yes, many Gujarati folk songs and Garbas use it to describe young Krishna.
관련 표현
નાની છોકરી
similarLittle girl
નાનું બાળક
synonymLittle child
મોટો છોકરો
contrastBig boy / Elder son
નાનકડો છોકરો
specialized formTiny little boy
નાનો ભાઈ
builds onYounger brother
