Significado
Saying something that is not true.
Contexto cultural
Truth (Satya) is considered a form of God in the Gandhian tradition of Gujarat. Lying is not just a social error but a spiritual one. In the 'Vyāpār' (business) community, your word is your bond. 'Khoṭuṃ bolavuṃ' can lead to a loss of 'Abru' (reputation), which is more valuable than money. The concept of 'Dharma' sometimes allows for a lie if it is for a greater good (like saving a life), though this is a complex ethical debate. Younger generations use 'Gappāṃ' (tall tales) as a form of bonding and humor, distinguishing it clearly from malicious lying.
Be Careful with Accusations
Saying 'Tame khoṭuṃ bolo cho' is very direct. Use 'Mane lāge che ke tame bhūl karo cho' (I feel you are making a mistake) to be more polite.
Nasalization Matters
Don't forget the nasal sound at the end of 'khoṭuṃ'. Without it, it might sound like 'khoṭo' (masculine), which changes the grammar.
Significado
Saying something that is not true.
Be Careful with Accusations
Saying 'Tame khoṭuṃ bolo cho' is very direct. Use 'Mane lāge che ke tame bhūl karo cho' (I feel you are making a mistake) to be more polite.
Nasalization Matters
Don't forget the nasal sound at the end of 'khoṭuṃ'. Without it, it might sound like 'khoṭo' (masculine), which changes the grammar.
Use 'Sachuṃ kahuṃ to'
A great way to start a sentence is 'Sachuṃ kahuṃ to...' (To tell you the truth...), which sets a tone of honesty.
The 'White Lie' in Gujarat
In social gatherings, if you don't like the food, it's culturally acceptable to 'khoṭuṃ bolavu' and say it's delicious to be a good guest.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'khoṭuṃ bolavuṃ'.
તમારે ક્યારેય _____ જોઈએ નહીં.
The sentence means 'You should never lie'. 'Khoṭuṃ bolavuṃ' is the correct phrase.
Which sentence means 'Why are you lying?'
Choose the correct translation:
'Kem' means why, and 'khoṭuṃ bolo cho' means are lying.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Direct translation matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: શું તે સાચું કહે છે? B: ના, તે _____.
Since the answer starts with 'No' (Nā), the person must be lying.
In which situation would you say 'Khoṭuṃ nā bolo'?
Select the best context:
It's a command to stop lying.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Recursos visuais
Types of Untruths
Lying
- • Khoṭuṃ bolavuṃ
- • Jūṭhuṃ bolavuṃ
Exaggerating
- • Gappāṃ māravāṃ
- • Pheṅkavuṃ
Banco de exercicios
5 exerciciosતમારે ક્યારેય _____ જોઈએ નહીં.
The sentence means 'You should never lie'. 'Khoṭuṃ bolavuṃ' is the correct phrase.
Choose the correct translation:
'Kem' means why, and 'khoṭuṃ bolo cho' means are lying.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translation matching.
A: શું તે સાચું કહે છે? B: ના, તે _____.
Since the answer starts with 'No' (Nā), the person must be lying.
Select the best context:
It's a command to stop lying.
🎉 Pontuação: /5
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasMostly yes, but in jokes or to save someone's feelings, it can be neutral.
'Khoṭuṃ' is more common and neutral; 'jūṭhuṃ' is more blunt and can be harsher.
You say 'Huṃ khoṭuṃ nathī bolato' (for males) or 'bolatī' (for females).
Yes, you can say 'Te khoṭuṃ bolyo' if a student says the wrong answer.
Yes, 'Pheṅkavuṃ' (to throw) is used as slang for lying or exaggerating.
Amē khoṭuṃ bolyā (We lied).
It means 'pretending' or 'fake-fake', often used for children playing.
It can be. It's better to use it with people you know well.
'Sachuṃ bolavuṃ' (To speak the truth).
'Safed jūṭh' or simply 'nānuṃ khoṭuṃ'.
Frases relacionadas
સાચું બોલવું
contrastTo speak the truth
ગપ્પાં મારવાં
similarTo tell tall tales
છેતરપિંડી કરવી
builds onTo cheat
વાત છુપાવવી
similarTo hide a matter
સોગંદ ખાવા
specialized formTo take an oath
