Significado
An incorrect or bad action.
Contexto cultural
In the 'Vyapar' (business) culture of Gujarat, 'khotu kam' specifically refers to unethical trade practices like adulteration or black marketing. A businessman's 'Vachan' (word) is his bond, and breaking it is the ultimate 'khotu kam'. In villages, 'khotu kam' is often linked to 'Kul' (lineage). Doing something wrong is seen as shaming one's ancestors. Mahatma Gandhi used the concept of 'Asatya' (untruth) as the root of all 'khotu kam'. For him, even a small lie was a significant 'khotu kam'. Younger generations use 'khotu kam' to describe social faux pas or breaking modern laws, like jumping a red light.
The 'U' sound
Always remember the nasal dot (anusvara) on 'Khotu'. Without it, it sounds incomplete to native ears.
Don't be too harsh
Calling someone's work 'khotu kam' can be very offensive if it was just a small mistake. Use 'bhul' for accidents.
Significado
An incorrect or bad action.
The 'U' sound
Always remember the nasal dot (anusvara) on 'Khotu'. Without it, it sounds incomplete to native ears.
Don't be too harsh
Calling someone's work 'khotu kam' can be very offensive if it was just a small mistake. Use 'bhul' for accidents.
Verb Pairing
90% of the time, this phrase is used with the verb 'karvu' (to do). Master 'Khotu kam karvu' and you're set.
Karma Connection
When you use this phrase, many Gujaratis will instinctively think of the karmic consequences. It's a heavy phrase!
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'wrong'.
ચોરી કરવી એ _____ કામ છે.
'કામ' is neuter singular, so 'ખોટું' is the correct form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone cheated on a test.
Cheating is a moral wrongdoing.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
The verb 'કર્યું' must agree with the neuter noun 'કામ'.
Complete the dialogue.
પિતા: તેં કાચ કેમ તોડ્યો? પુત્ર: સોરી પપ્પા, મારાથી _____ થઈ ગયું.
Breaking something is a 'wrong work' or mistake in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Khotu Kam vs. Bhul
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosચોરી કરવી એ _____ કામ છે.
'કામ' is neuter singular, so 'ખોટું' is the correct form.
Someone cheated on a test.
Cheating is a moral wrongdoing.
Select the correct sentence:
The verb 'કર્યું' must agree with the neuter noun 'કામ'.
પિતા: તેં કાચ કેમ તોડ્યો? પુત્ર: સોરી પપ્પા, મારાથી _____ થઈ ગયું.
Breaking something is a 'wrong work' or mistake in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, but 'khoto javab' is more common. 'Khotu kam' would imply you did the whole assignment wrong.
No, it is a very clean, moral phrase used by everyone from priests to parents.
The opposite is 'Sachu kam' (Right work) or 'Saru kam' (Good work).
Say 'Mara thi bhul thai gai'. Using 'khotu kam' here would sound like you committed a crime.
Yes, 'khoto manas' means a dishonest or bad person.
Yes, to describe an error in a report or an unethical proposal.
Yes, 'khota kamo'. Note the change in the adjective ending.
It is neutral. It's fine for both home and office.
Because 'kam' is a neuter noun in Gujarati.
Yes, that is the formal/Sanskritized version.
Constantly! Usually when a hero confronts a villain.
People will understand you, but it's a gender error. 'Kam' is not feminine.
Yes, it is often used as a euphemism for illegal activities.
Yes, 'Kand' (કાંડ) is the slang for a scandalous wrong deed.
Frases relacionadas
ખરાબ કામ
synonymBad work
સાચું કામ
contrastRight work
ભૂલ
similarMistake
ગુનો
specialized formCrime
પાપ
specialized formSin
