نشئی
nashai
The Urdu word for drunk is نشئی (nashai).
نشئی is an adjective used to describe someone who is intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol.
Meaning: intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word نشئی is derived from the Persian root نشہ, which means intoxication or stupor.
How do you pronounce it?
nashai
Did you know?
- You might hear the phrase نشہ چڑھا ہے (the intoxication has climbed) to describe the feeling of becoming drunk, using a vertical metaphor for the sensation.
- In Urdu literature, a 'drunkard' is often a stock character representing a philosopher who sees the world's truths through a haze, rather than a mere social nuisance.
- In many parts of Pakistan, calling someone نشئی in a social setting can be seen as a much sharper personal insult than simply saying someone is 'drunk' in English.
Example conversation
Omar and Aisha are talking about a guest at a party.
- عمر Omarعائشہ، کیا وہ آدمی نشئی ہے؟Aisha, kya woh aadmi nashayi hai?Aisha, is that man drunk?
- عائشہ Ayeshaہاں، وہ بالکل نشئی لگ رہا ہے۔Haan, woh bilkul nashayi lag raha hai.Yes, he looks completely drunk.
- عمر Omarہمیں اسے گھر چھوڑنا چاہیے۔Hamein usay ghar chhorna chahiye.We should drop him home.
- عائشہ Ayeshaمیں متفق ہوں، عمر۔Mein mutfiq hoon, Omar.I agree, Omar.
