ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ
akia hoia
The English word 'bored' is translated into Punjabi as ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ (akia hoia).
The phrase is used to describe someone suffering from boredom. While ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ describes the state of being bored, the phrase ਅੱਕ ਗਿਆ is more commonly used to describe the action of becoming bored or getting fed up.
Meaning: suffering from boredom (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ਅੱਕਿਆ (akia) literally means being tired of something or fed up with a situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person you are describing.
How do you pronounce it?
akia hoia
Did you know?
- To express extreme boredom, a speaker might say they are ਅੱਕ ਕੇ ਚੂਰ (akk ke choor). The word ਚੂਰ means 'shattered into pieces', suggesting the person is physically broken by the boredom.
- In casual conversation, the phrase ਅੱਕ ਗਿਆ is often used as a shorthand for 'I've had enough' during an argument. It transforms a state of boredom into a demand for a situation to stop.
- The concept of boredom in Punjabi often overlaps with the word ਪਰੇਸ਼ਾਨ (pareshan). While the latter means 'troubled', it is frequently used when someone is bored to the point of agitation.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬੋਰ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।I get bored.
- ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਫਿਲਮ ਤੋਂ ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹਾਂ।main is film ton akkiya hoia han.I am bored with this movie.
- ਉਹ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੈਠੇ ਬੈਠੇ ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ।oh ghar vich baithe baithe akkiya hoia lagda hai.He looks bored sitting at home.
- ਕੀ ਤੂੰ ਕੰਮ ਤੋਂ ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈਂ?ki tu kamm ton akkiya hoia hain?Are you bored with work?
Example conversation
Two friends are sitting in a quiet room.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕਿਰਨ, ਮੈਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਬੈਠ ਕੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਅੱਕਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹਾਂ।Kiran, main itthe baith ke bahut akkiya hoya han.Kiran, I am very bored sitting here.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਵੀ! ਚਲੋ ਬਾਹਰ ਘੁੰਮਣ ਚੱਲੀਏ।Main vi! Chalo bahar ghumn chaliye.Me too! Let's go for a walk outside.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਇਹ ਵਧੀਆ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਹੈ, ਚੱਲੋ ਚੱਲੀਏ।Eh vadhia vichaar hai, chalo chaliye.That is a great idea, let's go.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਚਾਬੀਆਂ ਲੈ ਲਓ।Thik hai, apniyan chabiyan lai lo.Okay, take your keys.
