મૂર્ખ
mūrkhmasculine
The English word "idiot" can be translated into Gujarati using several terms, primarily મૂર્ખ (mūrkh). Wiktionary also lists ડોબું (ḍobũ) and મૂઢ (mūḍh).
Meaning: person of low general intelligence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gujarati | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| મૂર્ખ | mūrkh | masculine | |
| ડોબું | ḍobũ | /ˈɖo.bũ/ (Gujarati, Standard) | neuter |
| મૂઢ | mūḍh | masculine |
Which one should you use?
While મૂર્ખ is the standard term for an idiot, ડોબું is more colloquial and carries a sharper tone of mockery.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ડોબું is a neuter noun used to refer to an idiot.
How do you pronounce it?
mūrkh
Did you know?
- The term મૂર્ખ is derived from the Sanskrit word મૂર્ખ, which originally referred to someone who was 'silent' or 'speechless' rather than lacking intelligence.
- In many Gujarati households, calling a child ડોબું is often used as a form of playful, affectionate teasing rather than a genuine insult.
- The word મૂર્ખ shares a common root with Sanskrit-derived terms used across many Indian languages, making it instantly recognizable to speakers of Hindi or Marathi.
Examples in context
- તે મૂર્ખ નથી.te murkh nathi.He is not an idiot.
Example conversation
Aryan and Niyah are discussing a person who made a mistake.
- આર્યન Aryanશું તે મૂર્ખ છે?shu te murkh che?Is he an idiot?
- નિયા Niyaહા, તે ખૂબ મૂર્ખ છે.ha, te khub murkh che.Yes, he is very much an idiot.
- આર્યન Aryanતેણે શું કર્યું?tene shu karyu?What did he do?
- નિયા Niyaતેણે બધું બગાડી નાખ્યું.tene badhu bagadi nakhyu.He ruined everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “idiot” translations and entries ડોબું, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
