चोखो
chokho
The English word "good" is translated into Rajasthani as चोखो (chokho).
चोखो is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the informal term छांगलो to mean the same thing or मस्त when you want to express that something is "great" or "awesome".
How do you pronounce it?
chokho
Did you know?
- If you call a piece of jewelry चोखो, you are not just saying it looks 'good', but specifically that the metal is of high purity and has not been tampered with.
- While चोखो is a common way to say 'good', in many Rajasthani dialects, the word is used more as a marker of purity or moral righteousness rather than just 'pleasant'.
- Using छांगलो instead of चोखो can sometimes signal that you are attempting to sound more traditional or 'folk' in your speech.
Examples in context
- तूने बहुत छांगलो बनायो।You have done very well.
- यो चोखो लाग्यो मने।yo chokho laagyo mane.I liked this, it was pleasant.
- आज रो मौसम चोखो है।aaj ro mausam chokho hai.The weather is pleasant today.
- चोखो गीत सुण्यो।chokho geet sunyo.I heard an enjoyable song.
Example conversation
Suresh and Rekha are talking about a trip they took.
- सुरेश Sureshवो जगह घणी चोखी ही।Vo jagah ghani chokhi hi.That place was very good.
- रेखा Rekhaहाँ, मने भी घणों चोखो लाग्यो।Haan, mane bhi ghano chokho laagyo.Yes, I also found it very pleasant.
- सुरेश Sureshअपां पाछो जावा?Apaan paacho jaava?Shall we go back?
- रेखा Rekhaहाँ, जरूर जावा।Haan, zaroor jaava.Yes, let's definitely go.
