ਟੁੱਟਿਆ
tuti'a
The English word "broken" is ਟੁੱਟਿਆ (tuti'a) in Punjabi.
In Punjabi, ਟੁੱਟਿਆ is used to describe something that is not working properly. For a more complete way to express the continuous state of an object being in a broken condition, you can use the phrase ਟੁੱਟਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ.
Meaning: not working properly (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the object you are describing. ਟੁੱਟਿਆ is the masculine singular form used for one masculine object. If the broken object is a feminine noun, such as a chair or a spoon, you should use the feminine form ਟੁੱਟੀ. For multiple masculine objects or a plural group of broken items, use ਟੁੱਟੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
tuti'a
Did you know?
- While ਟੁੱਟਿਆ describes something broken, Punjabi speakers often use the word ਖਰਾਬ to describe a machine or electronic device that is 'broken' in the sense of malfunctioning.
- The word ਟੁੱਟਿਆ is part of a linguistic family where the root sound 'tut' appears in many Indo-Aryan languages to describe snapping or fragmentation.
- If you are describing a broken relationship, a Punjabi speaker might use the term for 'to be separated' rather than the literal 'broken' used for physical objects.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰਾ ਮੋਬਾਈਲ ਟੁੱਟਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ।merā mobāil ṭuṭi'ā hō'i'ā hai.My mobile is broken.
- ਇਹ ਖਿਡੌਣਾ ਟੁੱਟਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ।ih khiṭauṇā ṭuṭi'ā hō'i'ā hai.This toy is broken.
Example conversation
Manpreet shows Ravinder a broken remote control.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਦੇਖੋ ਇਹ ਰਿਮੋਟ ਟੁੱਟਿਆ ਹੈ।Ravinder, dekho ih remote tuttia hai.Ravinder, look, this remote is broken.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਕਿਵੇਂ ਟੁੱਟਿਆ?Kive tuttia?How did it break?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਇਹ ਹੱਥੋਂ ਡਿੱਗ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ।Ih hatthon dig gia si.It fell from my hand.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮੈਂ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਠੀਕ ਕਰ ਦਵਾਂਗਾ।Main isnu theek kar davanga.I will fix it.
