કાચબો
kachbo
The English word "turtle" is translated into Gujarati as કાચબો (kachbo).
This noun refers to a land or marine reptile characterized by a shell.
Meaning: land or marine reptile with a shell (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kachbo.
Did you know?
- In many Indian languages including Gujarati, the term for 'turtle' can sometimes be used as a surname or a clan name. This stems from the word's ancient connection to the sage 'Kaśyapa'.
- In Indian culture, the turtle is often associated with the cosmic tortoise 'Kurma', an avatar of the god Vishnu who supports the weight of the world on his shell.
- In Gujarati folklore, the turtle is sometimes used as a symbol of stability and patience due to its ability to withdraw entirely into its shell.
Examples in context
- તે કાચબો ખૂબ ધીમો ચાલે છે.te kachbo khub dhimo chale che.That turtle walks very slowly.
- પાણીમાં એક મોટો કાચબો છે.pani ma ek moto kachbo che.There is a big turtle in the water.
- મને કાચબો ખૂબ ગમે છે.mane kachbo khub game che.I like turtles very much.
Example conversation
Drashti and Hardik are at a small pond.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiજુઓ, પાણીમાં કાચબો છે!juo, pani ma kachbo che!Look, there is a turtle in the water!
- હાર્દિક Hardikહા, એ કાચબો કેટલો સુંદર છે.ha, e kachbo ketlo sundar che.Yes, that turtle is so beautiful.
- દ્રષ્ટિ Drishtiશું તે કાચબો અહીં રહે છે?shu te kachbo ahi rahe che?Does that turtle live here?
- હાર્દિક Hardikકદાચ, તે અહીં જ રહેતો હોય.kadach, te ahi ja rahto hoy.Maybe, it might live right here.
