ਨਸ਼ੇ
nashe
The English word 'drugs' is translated into Punjabi as ਨਸ਼ੇ (nashe).
ਨਸ਼ੇ is used to refer to illegal substances used for recreational purposes. To describe the act of using drugs or getting high, you would use the verb phrase ਨਸ਼ਾ ਕਰਨਾ.
Which one should you use?
While ਨਸ਼ੇ is the standard term, there are several variations. ਨੱਸ਼ੇ is used informally to mean 'intoxications', and ਚਿੱਟੀਆਂ is a slang term for drugs. In official or medical contexts, the phrase ਨਸ਼ੇਲੀ ਦਵਾਈਆਂ is used to mean 'narcotic medicines'.
How do you pronounce it?
nashe
Did you know?
- In rural Punjab, traditional intoxicants like ਭੰਗ (cannabis) are sometimes viewed through a religious lens as offerings to the deity Shiva, distinguishing them from modern illegal 'drugs'.
- The word ਨਸ਼ਾ is a loanword from Persian, reflecting the deep historical influence of Persian culture and administration on the Punjabi language.
- The term ਨਸ਼ੇਲੀ (intoxicating) is frequently used in Punjabi poetry and songs to describe the beauty of a lover's eyes, comparing the gaze to the effect of a drug.
Examples in context
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਨੱਸ਼ੇ ਤੋਂ ਦੂਰ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹੋ?Do you stay away from drugs?
- ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਨਸ਼ੇ ਦੀ ਆਦਤ ਹੈ।us nū nashē dī ādat hai.He has a drug habit.
- ਨਸ਼ੇ ਸਿਹਤ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਖ਼ਤਰਨਾਕ ਹਨ।nashē sihata la'ī bahuta khartanāka hana.Drugs are very dangerous for health.
- ਪੁਲਿਸ ਨੇ ਨਸ਼ੇ ਬਰਾਮਦ ਕੀਤੇ।pulisa nē nashē barāmada kītē.The police seized drugs.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a news report about youth health.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਅੱਜਕਲ੍ਹ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਨਸ਼ੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੈ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।ajjkal naujawan nashe vich pai rahe han.These days, young people are getting into drugs.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ।han, eh bahut chinta di gall hai.Yes, this is a matter of great concern.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਸਾਨੂੰ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।saanu unhan di madad karni chahidi hai.We should help them.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਸਹਿਮਤ ਹਾਂ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ।main tuhade naal sahmat han, Manpreet.I agree with you, Manpreet.
