뜻
To obey or agree.
문화적 배경
In traditional joint families, 'Vaat Maanvi' is the glue that prevents conflict. The eldest member's word is final. Gujarati traders value 'Zubaan' (the tongue/word). If you 'maanvi' a 'vaat' in a deal, it is as good as a signed contract. The 'Guru-Shishya' (Teacher-Disciple) relationship is built on the disciple 'maanving' every 'vaat' of the Guru. Younger generations use the phrase more for 'agreement' than 'blind obedience', reflecting a shift toward democratic family structures.
Agreement vs. Obedience
Use this phrase to sound polite when you agree with someone's suggestion, even if they aren't an authority figure.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'Vaat' is feminine. This is the most common error for non-native speakers.
뜻
To obey or agree.
Agreement vs. Obedience
Use this phrase to sound polite when you agree with someone's suggestion, even if they aren't an authority figure.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'Vaat' is feminine. This is the most common error for non-native speakers.
The 'Lidhi' Add-on
Adding 'Lidhi' (મેં વાત માની લીધી) makes you sound much more like a native speaker by indicating a completed action.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Maanvu'.
મેં પપ્પાની વાત ______. (Past tense)
Since 'Vaat' is feminine, the past tense must be 'Maani'.
Which sentence means 'You should obey the teacher'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Vaat Maanvi Joiye' expresses the obligation to obey.
Match the Gujarati phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Each phrase uses 'Vaat' but with different verbs to change the meaning entirely.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제મેં પપ્પાની વાત ______. (Past tense)
Since 'Vaat' is feminine, the past tense must be 'Maani'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Vaat Maanvi Joiye' expresses the obligation to obey.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Each phrase uses 'Vaat' but with different verbs to change the meaning entirely.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문It can mean 'to believe a story', but usually, it implies following advice or an order.
It's better to use 'Kaaydo paalvo' for laws, but 'Vaat Maanvi' works for social rules.
Yes, it can be quite blunt. A softer way is 'હું સહમત નથી' (I don't agree).
It remains 'મેં વાત માની' because the verb agrees with 'Vaat' (feminine), not the speaker.
관련 표현
વાત માનવી
synonymTo obey
કહેવું માનવું
similarTo do as told
વાત ઉથાપવી
contrastTo disobey
વાત ગળે ઉતરવી
builds onTo be convinced
વાત રાખવી
similarTo keep a promise
