ਖ਼ੁਸ਼
xush
The English word "happy" is translated into Punjabi as ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ (xush).
The adjective ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ is used to describe a person or state of being contented or joyous.
Meaning: contented, joyous (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
xush
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, the concept of happiness is often tied to ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ ('chardi kala'), which describes a state of eternal optimism and rising spirit even in adversity.
- The dot under the letter ਖ਼ is a nuance called a 'nuqta', used specifically to indicate the Persian 'kh' sound which is distinct from the native Punjabi 'kh'.
- The word ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ is not native to Punjabi but is a linguistic traveler from Persian.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਅੱਜ ਬਹੁਤ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ।main ajj bahut khush haan.I am very happy today.
- ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਨਵੀਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਤੋਂ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ ਹੈ।oh apnī navī naukarī tō̃ khush hai.She is happy with her new job.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ ਹੋ?kī tusī̃ khush hō?Are you happy?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a recent family visit.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੈ?Manpreet, tuhada parivar kive hai?Manpreet, how is your family?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਸਾਰੇ ਠੀਕ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ ਹਨ।Saare theek han ate bahut khush han.Everyone is fine and very happy.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਇਹ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈ।Eh sun ke mainu bahut khushi hoi.I am very happy to hear that.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਰਵਿੰਦਰ!Dhanyavad Ravinder!Thank you, Ravinder!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਖ਼ੁਸ਼, CC BY-SA 4.0.
