चोखो
chokho
The Marwari word for "good" is चोखो (chokho).
चोखो is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
chokho
Did you know?
- In some contexts, calling a person चोखो can be a slightly patronizing way of saying they are 'a good soul' or 'simple-minded'.
- In Marwari, चोखो can describe not just a 'good' taste, but also a 'pure' or 'clean' quality, similar to how it is used in Rajasthani cuisine to denote authentic preparation.
- Depending on the tone, चोखो can be used sarcastically to mean 'great' in a negative sense, similar to the English 'Oh, great!' when something goes wrong.
Examples in context
- यो कार्यक्रम चोखो है।Yo karyakram chokho hai.This program is pleasant.
- आज रो मौसम चोखो है।Aaj ro mausam chokho hai.Today's weather is enjoyable.
- मने चोखो लाग्यो।Manne chokho laagyo.I found it pleasant.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a local festival.
- सुनीता Sunitaसुरेश, ओ त्यौहार चोखो है न?Suresh, o tyauhaar chokho hai na?Suresh, this festival is pleasant, isn't it?
- सुरेश Sureshहाँ सुनीता, ओ चोखो लागे।Haan Sunita, o chokho laage.Yes Sunita, it feels pleasant.
- सुनीता Sunitaमने अठै रो माहौल चोखो लाग्यो।Manne athai ro mahaul chokho laagyo.I found the atmosphere here pleasant.
- सुरेश Sureshसाचै ही, मने भी चोखो लाग्यो।Saache hi, manne bhi chokho laagyo.Truly, I also found it pleasant.
