ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ
gaiṅgasaṭara
The English word 'gangster' is translated into Punjabi as ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ (gaiṅgasaṭara).
ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ is used as a noun to refer to a member of a street gang.
Meaning: street gang member (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is gaiṅgasaṭara.
Did you know?
- While ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ is a loanword, the traditional Punjabi word ਗੁੰਡਾ is so influential that it entered the English lexicon as 'gunda', often used in Indian English to describe a hired thug.
- A person described as a ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ in a Punjabi song might be celebrated as a hero of the streets, whereas the native term ਗੁੰਡਾ would almost always carry a strictly negative, social stigma.
- In certain colloquial contexts, ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ can be used as a playful or ironic compliment to describe a friend who is acting particularly bold or assertive.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਹੈ।Oh ik gangster hai.He is a gangster.
- ਕੀ ਉਹ ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਸੀ?Ki oh gangster si?Was he a gangster?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a true crime news report.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਤੂੰ ਉਸ ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਬਾਰੇ ਸੁਣਿਆ?Ki tu us gangster bare suniya?Did you hear about that gangster?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਸੀ।Han, main khabran vich dekhya si.Yes, I saw it in the news.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਖ਼ਤਰਨਾਕ ਇਨਸਾਨ ਸੀ।Oh bahut khatarnak insaan si.He was a very dangerous man.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਉਸ ਤੋਂ ਦੂਰ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।Han, us ton door rehna chahida hai.Yes, one should stay away from him.
