Jul 15, 2007 06:14
16 yrs ago
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Hindi term
"Gitlee"
Hindi to English
Art/Literary
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
term used in a film
In the Hindi film "Swades," Mohan uses the nickname or teasing word "Gitlee" (or "Gitli") for the name "Gita" -- what is the meaning? Thanks
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| 3 +2 | It does not mean anything, but the person has changed the name from Gita to Gitlee for teasing |
Rajan Chopra
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Rajan Chopra
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It does not mean anything, but the person has changed the name from Gita to Gitlee for teasing
Hindi speaking people sometimes change the name of others out of anger, annoyance or sometimes even due to immense love for someone. For example, a father calls the girl named Pooja as PoojDii if she does not obey his orders but the same person calls her as Pooju out of sheer love and affection when she follows his advice or does some good work.
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Comment: "Ah, thank you again for the clarification. My daughter Blythe is sometimes called "Blythers" or "Blythie" for the same reasons ~ Susan"
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