फूटरो
phootro
The English word "beautiful" is translated to Rajasthani as फूटरो (phootro).
The primary way to express that something is attractive is by using फूटरो.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While फूटरो is the standard form, you might encounter other terms: Sundar is a general term for beauty, Pyari is used to describe something or someone as lovely in an affectionate way and Chokho is used specifically to mean beautiful or good-looking.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Marwar region, the word Chokho is used to describe something as beautiful or good-looking.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its form based on the gender of the noun being described. Use फूटरी when describing a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
phootro
Did you know?
- In many parts of Rajasthan, the word Chokho functions as a multipurpose catch-all for anything positive, ranging from 'beautiful' to 'correct' or even 'delicious'.
- The word Sundar is a Sanskrit-derived term, making it more formal and literary than the more colloquial and native-sounding फूटरो.
- Because Rajasthani is a collection of many dialects, a word like फूटरो might be understood differently or replaced entirely depending on whether you are in the Marwar or Mewar regions.
Examples in context
- यो फूल फूटरो है।yo phool phootro hai.This flower is beautiful.
- थारो घर फूटरो है।thaaro ghar phootro hai.Your house is beautiful.
- टाबर फूटरो लाग रयो है।taabar phootro laag rayo hai.The child looks beautiful.
Example conversation
Seema and Omprakash are looking at a new painting in the village.
- सीमा Seemaओ चित्र फूटरो है।o chitra phootro hai.This painting is beautiful.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashहाँ, ओ घणो फूटरो है।haan, o ghano phootro hai.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- सीमा Seemaथाने पसंद आयो?thaane pasand aayo?Did you like it?
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashहाँ, मने घणो फूटरो लाग्यो।haan, mane ghano phootro laagyo.Yes, I found it very beautiful.
