चोरो
choro
The Konkani word for rat is चोरो (choro).
The word refers to the rodent.
Meaning: rodent (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Along the Karnataka coast, the word Undro is commonly used to describe a rat.
How do you pronounce it?
choro
Did you know?
- In some Konkani dialects, the word for 'rat' is a homonym for 'thief', making a literal translation a potential insult.
- In Goan folklore, the rat is revered as the divine vehicle of the deity Ganesha, symbolizing wisdom.
- Depending on the region, the word for 'rat' is written in either the Devanagari script or the Kannada script, making the word look visually unrelated.
Examples in context
- तो चोरो वेगान धावलो.to choro vegan dhavlo.That rat ran quickly.
- चोरो अन्न खात आसा.choro anna khat asa.The rat is eating food.
Example conversation
Sandeep and Priya are in the kitchen.
- संदीप Sandeepप्रिया, हांगा एक चोरो आसा!Priyā, hāngā ēk chorō āsā!Priya, there is a rat here!
- प्रिया Priyaकुय चोरो? म्हाका न दिसला.kuy chorō? mhākā na dislā.Which rat? I didn't see it.
- संदीप Sandeepतो मेजाच्या खालय चोरो आसा.tō mējāchyā khālay chorō āsā.The rat is under the table.
- प्रिया Priyaआमी ताका भायर काडूया.āmī tākā bhāyēr kāḍūyā.Let's put it outside.
