मतलब
Stating that the time has passed.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In the diamond and textile markets of Surat, 'બહુ મોડું થયું' is a serious phrase. Being late for a 'Sauda' (deal) can mean losing lakhs of rupees. Punctuality is a sign of 'Pramanikta' (integrity). Conversely, social events follow 'relaxed time'. If a wedding card says 'Hast-melap' is at 10 AM, people might start arriving at 11 AM. Here, 'બહુ મોડું થયું' is rarely used before midnight. For rituals (Puja), time is strict. Missing the 'Muhurta' (auspicious time) is a big deal. 'બહુ મોડું થયું' in this context implies a spiritual missed opportunity. Ahmedabad is famous for its late-night food culture at Manek Chowk. Here, 'બહુ મોડું થયું' is what you say at 2 AM before ordering one last Gwalior Dosa.
The Nasalization Secret
Always nasalize the final 'u' in 'Modu' and 'Thayu'. It's the difference between sounding like a learner and sounding like a local.
Don't be too literal
Avoid saying 'I am late' as 'Hu modu chu'. It's the most common giveaway that you're translating from English.
मतलब
Stating that the time has passed.
The Nasalization Secret
Always nasalize the final 'u' in 'Modu' and 'Thayu'. It's the difference between sounding like a learner and sounding like a local.
Don't be too literal
Avoid saying 'I am late' as 'Hu modu chu'. It's the most common giveaway that you're translating from English.
Add 'Gayu' for flavor
Saying 'Bahu modu thai gayu' sounds much more natural and empathetic than the shorter version.
The Traffic Excuse
In cities like Ahmedabad or Mumbai, 'Traffic hatu' (There was traffic) is the universal acceptable reason for 'Bahu modu thayu'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to become late'.
રાત્રે ૧૨ વાગ્યા છે, હવે ____ થયું છે.
Since the subject is impersonal 'it', we use the neuter form 'મોડું'.
How do you say 'I am late' correctly?
Choose the natural Gujarati expression:
Gujarati uses the dative subject 'mane' with 'thayu' for personal lateness.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Direct translation practice.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: કેમ હજી સુધી નથી આવ્યો? B: માફ કરજે, રસ્તામાં ટ્રાફિક હતો એટલે ____.
Traffic is a common reason for being late.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Lateness in Different Contexts
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासરાત્રે ૧૨ વાગ્યા છે, હવે ____ થયું છે.
Since the subject is impersonal 'it', we use the neuter form 'મોડું'.
Choose the natural Gujarati expression:
Gujarati uses the dative subject 'mane' with 'thayu' for personal lateness.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Direct translation practice.
A: કેમ હજી સુધી નથી આવ્યો? B: માફ કરજે, રસ્તામાં ટ્રાફિક હતો એટલે ____.
Traffic is a common reason for being late.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालNo, that would be very confusing. Use 'Swargastha' for the deceased.
You can also use 'Khub' or 'Ghanu', but 'Bahu' is the most common in this phrase.
Only if you are referring to a specific feminine or masculine noun, but as a general 'It is late', it stays neuter.
Say 'Maaf karjo, mane modu thayu'.
No, it's a neutral statement of fact. However, your tone can make it sound regretful or annoyed.
The opposite is 'Bahu Vahelu' (Very Early).
Yes, but 'Ghanu modu thayu che' sounds slightly more professional.
That is the 'Anusvara', which indicates the nasal sound.
It's 'Modu'. 'Modhu' means face.
Say 'Modu thay che'.
Yes, 'Train modu thayu' is perfectly correct.
Gujarati characters in Bollywood often use this to sound authentic.
Just say 'Modu thayu', skip the 'Bahu'.
In Hindi, it's 'Bahut der ho gayi', which has a similar structure.
संबंधित मुहावरे
મોડા પડવું
similarTo fall late / To be late
સમય પૂરો થયો
synonymTime is up
જલ્દી કરો
contrastHurry up
વહેલા આવજો
contrastCome early
મોડું-વહેલું
builds onSooner or later
