ਸੁੱਕੇ ਮੇਵੇ
sukke meve
The English phrase 'nuts' is translated into Punjabi as ਸੁੱਕੇ ਮੇਵੇ (sukke meve).
Meaning: insane (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
sukke meve
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, ਸੁੱਕੇ ਮੇਵੇ are essential components of 'shagun', the traditional gifts given during weddings and engagements to symbolize prosperity.
- The word ਮੇਵੇ refers to 'dried fruits' in general, meaning that in Punjabi, a 'nut' is categorized as a fruit rather than a seed.
- While ਸੁੱਕੇ ਮੇਵੇ refers to edible 'nuts', Punjabi speakers use the word ਪਾਗਲ to describe someone who is 'nuts' or insane.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a risky plan.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਮੈਂ ਸਾਰਾ ਪੈਸਾ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾਉਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Main sara paisa is vich lagauna chaunda han.I want to put all my money into this.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸੁੱਕੇ ਮੇਵੇ ਹੋ?Gurpreet, ki tusi sukke meve ho?Gurpreet, are you nuts?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਨਹੀਂ, ਪਰ ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਮੌਕਾ ਹੈ।Nahi, par eh ik vadda mauka hai.No, but this is a huge opportunity.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਖਤਰਨਾਕ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ।Eh bahut khatarnak lagda hai.It seems very dangerous.
