Signification
Moving at high speed.
Contexte culturel
During Uttarayan, 'running fast' is a skill. Kids who run the fastest through narrow alleys to catch falling kites are local heroes. In rural Gujarat, 'Kabaddi' and 'Kho-Kho' are popular. These games rely entirely on the ability to 'ઝડપી દોડવું' and change direction quickly. In cities like Ahmedabad, the AMTS and BRTS buses are the lifeline. 'Running fast' to catch a bus is a shared urban experience. Gujarati folk tales often describe the 'Zadap' of horses and warriors, symbolizing bravery and readiness.
Verb Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a boy (dodyo) or a girl (dodi). This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Not for Cars
Remember, cars 'chale' (move), they don't 'dodvu' (run) in standard Gujarati conversation.
Signification
Moving at high speed.
Verb Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a boy (dodyo) or a girl (dodi). This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Not for Cars
Remember, cars 'chale' (move), they don't 'dodvu' (run) in standard Gujarati conversation.
Intensity
Add 'ખૂબ' (khub) before 'ઝડપી' to sound more like a native when describing something really fast.
Uttarayan Context
If you are in Gujarat in January, use this phrase to describe kids chasing kites—you'll fit right in!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'દોડવું'.
તેણી મેદાનમાં ઝડપી ____. (Past tense)
Since 'તેણી' (She) is feminine, the past tense of 'દોડવું' becomes 'દોડી'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I run fast'?
Choose the correct Gujarati translation:
With 'હું' (I), the verb ending must be 'ઉં છું'.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Direct translation matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: બસ જતી રહેશે! B: હા, ચાલો ____!
If the bus is leaving, the logical action is to run fast.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who can 'Zadapi Dodvu'?
Living Beings
- • Man
- • Woman
- • Dog
- • Horse
Not for...
- • Car
- • Business
- • Clock
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesતેણી મેદાનમાં ઝડપી ____. (Past tense)
Since 'તેણી' (She) is feminine, the past tense of 'દોડવું' becomes 'દોડી'.
Choose the correct Gujarati translation:
With 'હું' (I), the verb ending must be 'ઉં છું'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation matching.
A: બસ જતી રહેશે! B: હા, ચાલો ____!
If the bus is leaving, the logical action is to run fast.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's better to use 'ઝડપી' as an adjective for the car itself (ઝડપી કાર), but for the action of the car moving, use 'ઝડપથી ચાલે છે'.
'ઝડપી' is an adjective (fast), while 'ઝડપથી' is an adverb (with speed/quickly). In 'ઝડપી દોડવું', 'ઝડપી' acts as a qualifier for the action.
No, for businesses we use 'ચલાવવું' (chalavvu).
You say 'હું ઝડપી દોડી રહ્યો છું' (masculine) or 'હું ઝડપી દોડી રહી છું' (feminine).
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Expressions liées
ઝડપથી ચાલવું
similarTo walk fast
દોડાદોડ કરવી
builds onTo run around frantically
ધીમે દોડવું
contrastTo run slowly / Jog
પવનવેગે દોડવું
specialized formTo run with the speed of wind
