घणो चोखो
ghaṇo chokho
The phrase "very good" in Rajasthani is घणो चोखो (ghaṇo chokho).
This expression is used to describe something of high quality or great excellence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of घणो (ghaṇo), which means "much" or "very" and चोखो (chokho), which means "good".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use घणी चोखी (ghaṇī chok͟hī) when describing a feminine noun, and use घणा चोखा (ghaṇā chokhā) when describing masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
ghaṇo chokho
Did you know?
- A person from Rajasthan might use चोखो to describe the weather, but if they are extremely pleased, they might use the idiom जी चोखो हो गयो which means 'my heart/soul became good/pleased'.
- A speaker might use घणो चोखो sarcastically to describe a situation that has gone poorly, similar to how an English speaker says 'just great'.
- The word चोखो is so synonymous with 'good' that it is often used as a way to say 'alright' or 'okay' to confirm a plan or an agreement.
Examples in context
- यो खांडो घणो चोखो है।yo khaando ghano chokho hai.This food is very good.
- थारो काम घणो चोखो है।tharo kaam ghano chokho hai.Your work is very good.
- आज रो मौसम घणो चोखो है।aaj ro mausam ghano chokho hai.Today's weather is very good.
Example conversation
Ramesh and Rekha are discussing a meal Rekha cooked.
- रमेश Rameshरेखा, ओ जेवण घणो चोखो है।Rekha, o jevan ghano chokho hai.Rekha, this meal is very good.
- रेखा Rekhaधन्यवाद, मने खुशी हुई।dhanyavad, mane khushi hui.Thank you, I am happy.
- रमेश Rameshथारो हाथ रो स्वाद घणो चोखो है।tharo hath ro swad ghano chokho hai.The taste of your cooking is very good.
- रेखा Rekhaथारो भी घणो धन्यवाद।tharo bhi ghano dhanyavad.Thank you very much too.
