ಹುಚ್ಚ
huccha
The English word 'mad' can be translated to Kannada as ಹುಚ್ಚ (huccha), though be aware that ಹುಚ್ಚ specifically means 'crazy' or 'insane' rather than 'angry'.
In English, 'mad' is often used to mean 'angry', but in Kannada, these concepts are distinct.
Meaning: angry (adj)
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'mad' can mean both 'crazy' and 'angry', the Kannada word ಹುಚ್ಚ only refers to being 'crazy' or 'insane'. For the emotion of anger, use ಕೋಪ or its derivatives.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a person who is currently in a state of anger, the adjective form ಕೋಪಗೊಂಡ is used.
How do you pronounce it?
huccha
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use ಹುಚ್ಚ to mean 'angry'. However, ಹುಚ್ಚ actually means 'crazy' or 'insane'. Use words related to ಕೋಪ to express anger instead.
Did you know?
- When someone is extremely angry, Kannada speakers may use the term ಆವೇಶ (āvēśa), which describes a state of being 'possessed' by rage.
- In Kannada folklore and cinema, a character who is ಹುಚ್ಚ is often portrayed as a 'holy fool' who possesses hidden wisdom or truth.
- In Kannada, the concept of being 'mad' or 'insane' ಹುಚ್ಚು is often used colloquially to describe a passionate obsession or an extreme liking for something.
Example conversation
Rahul and Soumya are arguing about a lost book.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaನನ್ನ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋಯಿತು?nanna pustaka elli hōyitu?Where did my book go?
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ, ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಹುಚ್ಚು ಆಗಬೇಡ.gottilla, dayaviṭṭu huccu āgabēḍa.I don't know, please don't get mad.
- ಸೌಮ್ಯ Soumyaಅದು ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಮುಖ್ಯ!adu nanage tumbā mukhya!It is very important to me!
- ರಾಹುಲ್ Rahulನಾನು ಅದನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ.nānu adannu huḍukalu sahāya māḍuttēne.I will help you find it.
