A1 Idiom Informal

મોઢું ચઢાવવું

મઢ ચઢવવ

To be sulky

Significado

Acting annoyed or upset with someone

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'Rusnu' is a playful way for family members to show they care. If someone pouts, others are expected to 'manavvu' (persuade) them with sweets or kind words. Non-verbal cues are highly valued. A 'raised face' is often a signal for a deeper conversation that the person is too shy or proud to start. Younger generations use this idiom ironically to describe 'first world problems' or minor inconveniences in a humorous way. In villages, this phrase is often used by elders to scold youngsters for being 'too sensitive' or 'stubborn'.

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Use with 'Kyu'

If you see someone pouting, just ask 'Kem modhu chadhavyu che?' (Why have you pouted?) to start a conversation.

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Don't use with Bosses

Telling your boss 'Tame modhu chadhavyu che' is very rude. Use 'Tame naraj cho?' (Are you displeased?) instead.

Significado

Acting annoyed or upset with someone

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Use with 'Kyu'

If you see someone pouting, just ask 'Kem modhu chadhavyu che?' (Why have you pouted?) to start a conversation.

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Don't use with Bosses

Telling your boss 'Tame modhu chadhavyu che' is very rude. Use 'Tame naraj cho?' (Are you displeased?) instead.

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The 'Manavvu' response

In Gujarat, if someone raises their face, the polite thing is to offer them tea or snacks to 'lower' it!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

જ્યારે મેં તેને રમવા ન જવા દીધો, ત્યારે તેણે ______. (When I didn't let him go play, he pouted.)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું

The context of not being allowed to play implies pouting (મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું).

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: તેણીએ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું.

'Modhu' is neuter, so the verb must end in 'ũ'.

Match the situation to the phrase.

A child doesn't get the chocolate they wanted.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: તે મોઢું ચઢાવે છે

Pouting is the natural reaction to not getting what you want.

Complete the dialogue.

A: કેમ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું છે? B: ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: તમે મને બોલાવ્યો નહીં એટલે

Being left out is a common reason for pouting.

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Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A1

જ્યારે મેં તેને રમવા ન જવા દીધો, ત્યારે તેણે ______. (When I didn't let him go play, he pouted.)

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું

The context of not being allowed to play implies pouting (મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું).

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: તેણીએ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું.

'Modhu' is neuter, so the verb must end in 'ũ'.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

A child doesn't get the chocolate they wanted.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: તે મોઢું ચઢાવે છે

Pouting is the natural reaction to not getting what you want.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: કેમ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું છે? B: ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: તમે મને બોલાવ્યો નહીં એટલે

Being left out is a common reason for pouting.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it is used for adults too, especially in romantic or family contexts to describe sulking.

No, it is too informal. Use 'Narajgi' (displeasure) or 'Asantosh' (dissatisfaction) instead.

'Gusse Thavu' is active anger (shouting), while 'Modhu Chadhavvu' is silent sulking.

Not really. It almost always describes a negative, albeit sometimes minor, emotion.

તેઓએ મોઢું ચઢાવ્યું (Teoe modhu chadhavyu). The verb ending stays the same because it agrees with 'Modhu'.

Yes, exactly. It's the perfect equivalent.

No, for swelling use 'Sojo' (સોજો).

It can be slightly teasing or confrontational depending on your tone.

'મોઢું મલકાવવું' (Modhu malkavvu) - to have a slight smile.

Yes, if your dog looks grumpy, you can say it jokingly!

Frases relacionadas

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મોઢું બગાડવું

similar

To make a face (disgust/annoyance)

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મોઢું ફુલાવવું

synonym

To pout (literally: to puff the face)

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રિસાવું

builds on

To be offended/sulking

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મોઢું ઉતરી જવું

contrast

To look disappointed/sad (literally: face went down)

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