मतलब
A person who is very dear.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Children are often considered 'Gopal' (Lord Krishna) in Gujarati households. Calling a child 'Ankhno Taro' is a way of bestowing divine-like affection. Gujarati lullabies (Halarda) frequently use this phrase to soothe babies, emphasizing their importance to the family. While calling someone 'Ankhno Taro' shows love, parents often follow it with a small black dot (tilo) behind the ear to protect the 'star' from the evil eye. Famous authors like K.M. Munshi and Zaverchand Meghani have used this idiom to describe the bond between protagonists and their mentors or children.
Gender Neutrality
Remember, even if you are talking about a girl, use 'Taro' (masculine). It's a common trap for learners!
Blessings
When elders say this to you, it's a high compliment. Simply smile or say 'Thank you' (Aabhar).
मतलब
A person who is very dear.
Gender Neutrality
Remember, even if you are talking about a girl, use 'Taro' (masculine). It's a common trap for learners!
Blessings
When elders say this to you, it's a high compliment. Simply smile or say 'Thank you' (Aabhar).
Don't Overuse
If you call everyone your 'Ankhno Taro', it loses its special meaning. Save it for the truly special ones.
Plural Form
If you have two children, say 'તમે બંને મારી આંખના તારા છો' (You both are the stars of my eyes).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct possessive marker.
મારો દીકરો મારી આંખ___ તારો છે.
The marker 'no' is used because it agrees with the masculine noun 'Taro'.
Which of the following is the correct idiom for 'Apple of one's eye'?
સાચો રૂઢિપ્રયોગ પસંદ કરો:
'Ankhno Taro' is the standard idiom.
In which situation would you use 'Ankhno Taro'?
કઈ પરિસ્થિતિમાં આ રૂઢિપ્રયોગ વપરાશે?
It is an idiom of endearment for people.
Complete the dialogue.
દાદા: 'મારો પૌત્ર તો બહુ વહાલો છે.' દાદી: 'હા, તે તો મારી _______ છે.'
'Ankhno Taro' fits the context of a beloved grandchild.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Literal vs Figurative
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासમારો દીકરો મારી આંખ___ તારો છે.
The marker 'no' is used because it agrees with the masculine noun 'Taro'.
સાચો રૂઢિપ્રયોગ પસંદ કરો:
'Ankhno Taro' is the standard idiom.
કઈ પરિસ્થિતિમાં આ રૂઢિપ્રયોગ વપરાશે?
It is an idiom of endearment for people.
દાદા: 'મારો પૌત્ર તો બહુ વહાલો છે.' દાદી: 'હા, તે તો મારી _______ છે.'
'Ankhno Taro' fits the context of a beloved grandchild.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt's possible, but it sounds more like a mother-child bond. For a boyfriend, 'Vahalo' or 'Priyatam' is more common.
Yes, 'Ankhni Kiki' (pupil of the eye) is a perfect synonym and used interchangeably.
Because 'Taro' (star) is a masculine noun in Gujarati, and the idiom refers to the star, not the person's gender.
Yes! Many Gujarati pet owners call their pets 'Ankhno Taro'.
It is mostly informal and used in emotional contexts.
The closest equivalent is 'The apple of my eye'.
No, that is not a standard idiom and will sound strange.
It becomes 'Ankhna Tara'.
Yes, very frequently in emotional family dramas.
No, it is 100% positive.
No, that would be very awkward and unprofessional.
It's a classic, but still very much in use today by all ages.
संबंधित मुहावरे
આંખની કીકી
synonymPupil of the eye
લાડકવાયો
similarBeloved/Pampered child
હૈયાનો હાર
similarNecklace of the heart
માથાનો દુખાવો
contrastHeadache
જીવની જેમ રાખવું
builds onTo keep like one's own life
