ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ!
cuppa kara!
ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ! (cuppa kara!) is the Punjabi way to say "shut up."
The phrase is used to tell someone to stop talking.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
Which one should you use?
While ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ! is a blunt command, the phrase ਮੌਨ ਰਹੋ is a polite alternative used to ask someone to remain silent or be quiet.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ! is an informal and blunt command that is often used in anger or between close friends. In contrast, ਮੌਨ ਰਹੋ is a formal and polite way to ask someone to be quiet.
How do you pronounce it?
cuppa kara!
Did you know?
- The word ਚੁੱਪ is a loanword from Persian, reflecting the deep historical influence of Persian administration and culture on the Punjabi language.
- In Punjabi culture, telling someone to ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ! can be seen as a severe insult to a person's dignity if said to an elder, regardless of the relationship.
- The formal alternative ਮੌਨ ਰਹੋ (maun raho) carries a heavy weight of spiritual or meditative silence, often used in religious or philosophical contexts.
Examples in context
- ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ!chupp kar!Shut up!
- ਹੁਣੇ ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ!hunne chupp kar!Shut up right now!
- ਬਸ, ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰ!bas, chupp kar!Enough, shut up!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shut up” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
