Significado
Small quantity of water.
Contexto cultural
It is considered rude to let a guest leave without offering at least 'thodu pani'. Even if they say no, you should place a glass in front of them. After finishing a plate of Pani Puri, it's a tradition to ask for a 'free' small cup of the spicy water. In many Gujarati Hindu rituals, 'thodu pani' (often called 'Jal') is used to purify the space or the hands of the devotees. In villages, 'thodu pani' is often offered in a 'Loto' (metal pot) rather than a glass, reflecting traditional roots.
The '-k' Trick
Add a '-k' to 'thodu' to sound more like a local: 'thoduk pani'.
Gender Alert
Never say 'thodi pani'. It's the most common beginner mistake!
Significado
Small quantity of water.
The '-k' Trick
Add a '-k' to 'thodu' to sound more like a local: 'thoduk pani'.
Gender Alert
Never say 'thodi pani'. It's the most common beginner mistake!
Always Accept
If offered water, take at least a sip. It's polite.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of 'little' to match 'water' (પાણી).
મને ____ પાણી આપો.
Since 'પાણી' is a neuter noun, the adjective must be 'થોડું'.
Complete the sentence using the phrase 'થોડું પાણી'.
રસોઈમાં ____ ઉમેરો.
In cooking, you add 'a little water' to adjust consistency.
Match the situation to the correct Gujarati phrase.
You are at a friend's house and want a small drink.
'થોડું પાણી આપો' is the polite way to ask for a small drink.
Complete the dialogue.
મહેમાન: 'બહુ ગરમી છે!' યજમાન: 'હા, લો ____ પીઓ.'
Water is the first thing offered in the heat.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'થોડું પાણી'
Situations
- • Cooking
- • Medicine
- • Guests
- • Thirst
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosમને ____ પાણી આપો.
Since 'પાણી' is a neuter noun, the adjective must be 'થોડું'.
રસોઈમાં ____ ઉમેરો.
In cooking, you add 'a little water' to adjust consistency.
You are at a friend's house and want a small drink.
'થોડું પાણી આપો' is the polite way to ask for a small drink.
મહેમાન: 'બહુ ગરમી છે!' યજમાન: 'હા, લો ____ પીઓ.'
Water is the first thing offered in the heat.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in standard Gujarati, 'pani' is always neuter, so adjectives like 'thodu' must end in 'u'.
Yes, but you should add 'garam' (hot): 'thodu garam pani'.
'Thodu' means a little, while 'jarak' means a tiny bit or just a drop.
Say 'Mane thodu pani apsho?' (Will you give me a little water?)
The '-k' suffix is a diminutive that makes the amount sound smaller and the request more humble.
Yes, but usually you'd say 'khāru pāṇī' (salty water).
Yes, most shopkeepers in Gujarat will happily give you a glass of water for free.
Use 'vadhare pani' or 'bahu pani'.
No, 'thodu' stays the same as it's an uncountable quantifier here.
Rarely. 'Jal' is formal or religious. 'Pani' is for daily life.
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