पिसो
piso
The Konkani word for "crazy" is पिसो (piso).
पिसो is an adjective used to describe someone who is insane or demented.
Meaning: insane, demented (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
piso
Did you know?
- The word पिसो traces its roots back to the Sanskrit word piśāca, which refers to a malevolent spirit or demon in ancient texts.
- In Konkani, calling someone पिसो can be a playful term of endearment among close friends, similar to calling someone 'silly' in English.
- Because of its connection to 'demons', calling someone पिसो can sometimes imply they are possessed rather than just behaving erratically.
Examples in context
- तो पिसो जाला.to piso jala.He has gone crazy.
- तो पिसो आसा.to piso asa.He is crazy.
Example conversation
Rohan and Sneha are talking about a strange man in the park.
- रोहन Rohanतका पळोव, तो पिसो दिसता.Taka polov, to piso dista.Look at him, he looks crazy.
- स्नेहा Snehaहोय, तो विचित्र वागता.Hoy, to vichitra vagta.Yes, he is acting strange.
- रोहन Rohanतो खरच पिसो आसतलो.To kharach piso asatlo.He might actually be insane.
- स्नेहा Snehaआमी ताका विचारून पनमना.Ami taka vicharun ponmana.We should not try to ask him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries पिसो, CC BY-SA 4.0.
