ਗੁੱਸੇ
gusse
The English word 'angry' is translated into Punjabi as ਗੁੱਸੇ (gusse).
The word is used to describe someone displaying anger. While the root noun refers to the emotion itself, this specific form is typically used to describe the state of being angry, often as part of the phrase ਗੁੱਸੇ ਹੋਣਾ (to be angry).
Meaning: displaying anger (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The form ਗੁੱਸੇ is derived from the root noun ਗੁੱਸਾ, which literally means 'anger'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ਗੁੱਸੇ is the oblique case of the noun ਗੁੱਸਾ. In Punjabi, this oblique form is commonly used as an adjective to mean 'angry'.
How do you pronounce it?
gusse
Did you know?
- In some Punjabi dialects, the phrase ਗੁੱਸਾ ਆਉਣਾ is used, which translates to 'anger coming' to a person, implying that anger is an external force arriving rather than an internal feeling produced.
- Because Punjabi is a tonal language, the pitch used when saying ਗੁੱਸਾ can change the perceived intensity of the word during an argument.
- Punjabi often uses the word ਗਰਮ ('hot') to describe an angry temperament, treating anger as a literal increase in body temperature rather than just an emotion.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।oh bahut gusse vich hai.He is very angry.
- ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।meri maa gusse vich hai.My mother is angry.
- ਕਿਉਂ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ?kyon gusse ho rahe ho?Why are you getting angry?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a disagreement.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਅਮਨ, ਕੀ ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਹੈ?Aman, ki Manpreet gusse hai?Aman, is Manpreet angry?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਕਾਫ਼ੀ ਗੁੱਸੇ ਹੈ।Han, oh kafi gusse hai.Yes, she is quite angry.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਉਸਨੇ ਕੀ ਕਿਹਾ?Usne ki kiha?What did she say?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਉਹ ਕੁਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਬੋਲੀ।Oh kujh nahi boli.She didn't say anything.
