ਚੂਹਾ
cūhā/ˈt͡ʃuː˩˥.äː/
The English word "mouse" is translated into Punjabi as ਚੂਹਾ (cūhā) or چُوہا.
Meaning: rodent of the genus Mus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਚੂਹਾ | cūhā | /ˈt͡ʃuː˩˥.äː/ /ˈt͡ʃuː˩˥.ɦäː/ (emphatic) |
|
| چُوہا | cūhā | Shahmukhi, masculine |
The word refers to a rodent of the genus Mus.
Which one should you use?
The form ਚੂਹਾ is written in the Gurmukhi script, while the form چُوہا is written in the Shahmukhi script.
How does it change in a sentence?
The Shahmukhi form چُوہا is specifically marked as masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is cūhā. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi folklore and Hindu tradition, the ਚੂਹਾ is the divine vehicle, or 'vahana', of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and beginnings.
- The phrase ਚੂਹਾ-ਬਿੱਲੀ ('mouse-cat') is often used in Punjabi to describe a relationship defined by constant bickering or a playful rivalry.
- The word shares its roots with several other Indo-Aryan languages, meaning the core sound of the word has remained almost unchanged for thousands of years.
Examples in context
- ਉੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਚੂਹਾ ਦੌੜ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।utthē ika chūhā daura rihā hai.A mouse is running there.
- ਚੂਹਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਤੇਜ਼ ਹੈ।chūhā bahuta tēza hai.The mouse is very fast.
Example conversation
Harman and Kiran are in the kitchen.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕਿਰਨ, ਦੇਖੋ ਉਹ ਚੂਹਾ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਗਿਆ?Kiran, dekho oh chuha kithe gya?Kiran, look where that mouse went?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਉਹ ਮੇਜ਼ ਦੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਹੈ।oh mez de piche hai.It is behind the table.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਸਾਨੂੰ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਬਾਹਰ ਕੱਢਣਾ ਪਵੇਗਾ।sanu isnu bahar kaddna pavega.We will have to get it out.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਚੂਹੇਦਾਨੀ ਲਿਆਉਂਦੀ ਹਾਂ।main ik chuhedani lyaundi han.I will bring a mousetrap.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse” translations and entries ਚੂਹਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਚੂਹਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
