Comparative Degree with 'Thi'
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To compare two things in Gujarati, place 'thi' after the object you are comparing against.
- Place 'thi' after the noun/pronoun being compared: 'A B-thi motu chhe' (A is bigger than B).
- The adjective usually remains in its base form or agrees with the subject's gender/number.
- Use 'thi' for both physical comparisons and abstract qualities like intelligence or speed.
Meanings
The particle 'thi' acts as the ablative marker, which in comparisons functions as the 'than' equivalent.
Direct Comparison
Comparing the degree of a quality between two entities.
“તે મારાથી ઊંચો છે.”
“આ પુસ્તક તે પુસ્તકથી સારું છે.”
Pronoun Oblique Forms for 'Thi'
| Pronoun | Oblique Form | With 'Thi' |
|---|---|---|
| Hu (I) | Mara | Mara-thi |
| Tu (You-inf) | Tara | Tara-thi |
| Tame (You-form) | Tamara | Tamara-thi |
| Te (He/She/It) | Ena | Ena-thi |
| Ame (We) | Amara | Amara-thi |
| Teo (They) | Emona | Emona-thi |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | A + B-thi + Adj + chhe | Aa motu chhe. |
| Negative | A + B-thi + Adj + nathi | Aa motu nathi. |
| Question | Shu + A + B-thi + Adj + chhe? | Shu aa motu chhe? |
| Comparison | A + B-thi + vadhu + Adj | Aa mara-thi vadhu motu chhe. |
Espectro de formalidade
આ પેલા કરતાં શ્રેષ્ઠ છે. (General)
આ પેલાથી સારું છે. (General)
આ પેલાથી બેટર છે. (General)
આ પેલાથી જોરદાર છે. (General)
Comparison Logic
Pronouns
- Mara-thi Than me
Adjectives
- Motu Big
Exemplos por nível
આ સફરજન પેલાથી મોટું છે.
This apple is bigger than that one.
તે મારાથી નાનો છે.
He is younger than me.
આ ઘર તેનાથી સારું છે.
This house is better than that one.
આ પાણી ઠંડુ છે.
This water is cold.
શું આ પેન પેલી પેનથી સસ્તી છે?
Is this pen cheaper than that pen?
તે મારાથી વધુ કામ કરે છે.
He works more than me.
આ રસ્તો પેલા રસ્તાથી લાંબો નથી.
This road is not longer than that road.
તમે મારાથી હોશિયાર છો.
You are smarter than me.
આ પ્રોજેક્ટ અગાઉના પ્રોજેક્ટથી ઘણો જટિલ છે.
This project is much more complex than the previous one.
તેણે મારાથી વધુ સારી રીતે સમજાવ્યું.
He explained it better than me.
આ શહેર પહેલાં કરતાં ઘણું બદલાઈ ગયું છે.
This city has changed a lot compared to before.
તમારાથી વધુ મહેનતુ કોઈ નથી.
There is no one more hardworking than you.
આ પરિસ્થિતિ અગાઉની ધારણાઓથી સાવ અલગ છે.
This situation is completely different from previous assumptions.
તેની વાત મારાથી વધુ તાર્કિક હતી.
His argument was more logical than mine.
આ નિર્ણય લેવો એ પહેલાંના નિર્ણયથી વધુ મુશ્કેલ હતો.
Taking this decision was harder than the previous one.
આ સાધનો જૂના સાધનોથી વધુ કાર્યક્ષમ છે.
These tools are more efficient than the old ones.
તેની કવિતા અન્ય સમકાલીન કવિઓથી શ્રેષ્ઠ છે.
His poetry is superior to other contemporary poets.
આ સિદ્ધાંત પૂર્વના સિદ્ધાંતોથી વિપરીત છે.
This theory is contrary to previous theories.
તેની દ્રષ્ટિ સામાન્ય લોકોથી ઘણી ઊંચી છે.
His vision is much higher than ordinary people.
આ પ્રક્રિયા અગાઉની પદ્ધતિઓથી વધુ પારદર્શક છે.
This process is more transparent than previous methods.
આ કૃતિ પરંપરાગત શૈલીઓથી તદ્દન ભિન્ન છે.
This work is entirely distinct from traditional styles.
તેનું વ્યક્તિત્વ અપેક્ષાઓથી પર છે.
His personality is beyond expectations.
આ તર્કશાસ્ત્ર જૂના તર્કોથી વધુ સચોટ છે.
This logic is more accurate than old arguments.
તેની વિચારધારા રૂઢિચુસ્ત વિચારોથી અલગ છે.
His ideology is different from conservative thoughts.
Fácil de confundir
Both use 'thi'.
Both compare.
Both mean 'than'.
Erros comuns
Hu-thi motu
Mara-thi motu
Aa motu-er chhe
Aa motu chhe
Aa peli-thi motu
Aa peli-thi motu
Te motu chhe thi
Te-thi motu chhe
Mara-thi vadhu motu
Mara-thi motu
Ena-thi moti
Ena-thi moto
Aa-thi nathi motu
Aa-thi motu nathi
Te mara-thi motu che
Te mara-thi moto chhe
Aa-thi saru che
Aa-thi saru chhe
Te mara-thi vadhu saru che
Te mara-thi saru chhe
Te mara-thi adhik saru
Te mara-thi saru
Te mara-thi motu chhe
Te mara-thi moto chhe
Aa-thi motu nathi
Aa-thi motu nathi
Padrões de frases
Aa ___ -thi ___ chhe.
Te ___ -thi vadhu ___ chhe.
Shu aa ___ -thi ___ nathi?
___ -thi saru biju koi nathi.
Real World Usage
Aa-thi sasti koi nathi?
Aa-thi saru product nathi.
Aa role mara-thi vadhu challenging chhe.
Aa rasto pela-thi lambo chhe.
Aa-thi tikhu joie.
Aa siddhant pela-thi sacho chhe.
Oblique Pronouns
No Suffixes
Gender Agreement
Bargaining
Smart Tips
Always convert to oblique first.
Check subject gender.
Avoid redundancy.
Place 'thi' correctly.
Pronúncia
Thi
The 'th' is aspirated (like in 'th'ink).
Rising
Aa-thi motu chhe?
Questioning the comparison.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'thi' as a 'T-shape' bridge connecting two things you are comparing.
Associação visual
Imagine a scale. On one side is the object, on the other is the 'thi' particle acting as the weight.
Rhyme
To compare two things, don't be shy, just add the particle 'thi'!
Story
Ramesh is tall. Suresh is taller. Ramesh says, 'Suresh-thi hu nanu chhu' (I am smaller than Suresh). He feels sad, but then realizes he is faster than Suresh!
Word Web
Desafio
Write 3 sentences comparing your height, age, and speed to a friend's.
Notas culturais
Comparisons are often used in bargaining. 'Aa-thi sasti' (cheaper than this) is a staple phrase.
Derived from Sanskrit ablative case markers.
Iniciadores de conversa
Aa-thi saru shu chhe?
Tamara-thi motu kon chhe?
Aa-thi vadhu saru kya male?
Tamara-thi vadhu anubhav koni pase chhe?
Temas para diário
Test Yourself
Aa mara ___ motu chhe.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Te mara-thi motu-er chhe.
Aa motu chhe. (Compare with 'pela')
Can you add -er to adjectives?
A: Aa sasti chhe? B: Na, ___.
mara-thi / te / motu / chhe
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Score: /8
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesAa mara ___ motu chhe.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Te mara-thi motu-er chhe.
Aa motu chhe. (Compare with 'pela')
Can you add -er to adjectives?
A: Aa sasti chhe? B: Na, ___.
mara-thi / te / motu / chhe
Match: Hu -> ?
Score: /8
Perguntas frequentes (8)
Yes, it is the standard way to compare.
It's the oblique case required by the particle 'thi'.
It is neutral and used in all registers.
The adjective changes to 'moti'.
No, use 'sau-thi'.
Yes, very common.
It will sound incorrect to native speakers.
The structure is standard across Gujarat.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
yori
Word order is slightly different.
que
Position of the comparative marker.
que
Positioning.
als
Adjective changes form.
min
Arabic uses a specific comparative adjective form.
bi
Marker placement.
