फूटरो लागे
phootro laage
In Rajasthani, the phrase "looking beautiful" is expressed as फूटरो लागे (phootro laage).
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that has a pleasing physical appearance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of phootro (beautiful/handsome) and laage (to appear, to seem or to look).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes gender to match the subject: use फूटरो लागे for males and फूटरी लागे for females.
How do you pronounce it?
phootro laage
Did you know?
- In many rural Rajasthani contexts, describing a person as फूटरो can be a way of complimenting their character and grace, not just their physical features.
- The word लागे is used not just for visual appearance but also for how something feels or tastes, similar to 'it seems' in English.
- In traditional Rajasthani folk songs, फूटरो is often paired with descriptions of colorful attire and traditional jewelry to create a complete image of beauty.
Examples in context
- थै फूटरो लागे।Thai phūṭarō lāgē.You are looking beautiful.
- ओ रंग फूटरो लागे।O raṅga phūṭarō lāgē.This color looks beautiful.
- आज थारो चेहरो फूटरो लागे।Āja thārō chēharō phūṭarō lāgē.Your face looks beautiful today.
Example conversation
Om Prakash sees Poonam wearing a new dress.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashपूनम, तू इण ड्रेस में घणो फूटरो लागे।Poonam, tu in dress mein ghano phutro laage.Poonam, you are looking very beautiful in this dress.
- पूनम Poonamसाच में? मने भी ओ घणो पसंद है।Saach mein? Mane bhi o ghano pasand hai.Really? I like it a lot too.
- ओमप्रकाश Omprakashहा, एकदम फूटरो लागे।Haan, ekdam phutro laage.Yes, looking absolutely beautiful.
- पूनम Poonamधन्यवाद, ओमप्रकाश!Dhanyavaad, Omprakash!Thank you, Om Prakash!
