गधा
gadhāstandard, male
Donkey in Hindi is गधा (gadhā) for a male and गधी (gadhī) for a female.
Meaning: working animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| गधा | gadhā | standard, male |
| गधी | gadhī | female |
The word is neutral for the animal, as in गधा बोझ ढोता है (gadhā bojh dhotā hai), "the donkey carries loads". Calling a person गधा means that they are foolish, so it works as an insult.
When do people say it?
The donkey stands for stupidity in Hindi, though it is also a symbol of patient hard work.
Did you know?
- The idiom गधे को बाप बनाना (gadhe ko bāp banānā), literally "to call a donkey father", means to flatter someone because you need a favor.
Examples in context
- गधा बहुत बोझ उठाता है।gadhā bahut bojh uṭhātā hai.The donkey carries a lot of weight.
- तुम गधे हो क्या?tum gadhe ho kyā?Are you a fool?
Example conversation
A farmer, Ramesh, talks to a boy about his animals.
- Boyचाचा, यह गधा कितना बोझ उठा सकता है?cācā, yah gadhā kitnā bojh uṭhā saktā hai?Uncle, how much weight can this donkey carry?
- Rameshयह दो बोरी आराम से उठाता है।yah do borī ārām se uṭhātā hai.It carries two sacks easily.
- Boyवाह, यह तो बहुत मज़बूत है।vāh, yah to bahut mazbūt hai.Wow, it is very strong.
