ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ
thōṛhā
In Punjabi, ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ (thōṛhā) is the word for little.
To convey the idea of doing something bit by bit or a little at a time, you can use the informal expression ਥੋੜਾ-ਥੋੜਾ.
Meaning: small in size (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ can refer to a small quantity, if you are specifically describing the physical size of an object as small or little, use the adjective ਛੋਟਾ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Majhi dialect, the variant ਥੌੜਾ is used instead of ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on the noun it modifies. Use ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ when modifying a feminine noun, and use ਥੋੜ੍ਹੇ when modifying masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
thōṛhā
Did you know?
- The term ਛੋਟਾ does not just mean small in size but is also used to describe a younger sibling regardless of their physical height.
- If you use ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ to describe a person's stature, you might accidentally imply they have a small amount of patience or a limited character rather than a small body.
- Depending on your tone, saying you have 'a little' of something using ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ can be a polite, understated way of saying you actually have almost nothing.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਥੋੜੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ਵਿਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ।This book is available in limited quantity.
Example conversation
Simran and Harman are cooking together in the kitchen.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਹਰਮਨ, ਕੀ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ ਤੇਲ ਹੈ?Harman, ki is vich thora tel hai?Harman, is there a little oil in this?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਪਰ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਹੋਰ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।Haan, par mainu lagda hai hor chahida hai.Yes, but I think more is needed.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ ਹੋਰ ਪਾ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Theek hai, main thora hor pa dindi haan.Okay, I will put a little more.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਸਿਮਰਨ।Dhanwad, Simran.Thanks, Simran.
