ਥੱਪੜ
thappaṛ
The English word "slap" is ਥੱਪੜ (thappaṛ) in Punjabi.
ਥੱਪੜ is a noun referring to a blow dealt with the open hand.
Meaning: A blow dealt with the open hand (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Punjab, the term chanta is also used to mean a slap.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of slapping or giving a slap, the noun ਥੱਪੜ is paired with the verb ਮਾਰਨਾ (to hit) to form the verb phrase ਥੱਪੜ ਮਾਰਨਾ.
How do you pronounce it?
thappaṛ
Did you know?
- In Punjabi poetry and folk songs, the sting of a ਥੱਪੜ is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a sudden, harsh realization or a shock to one's pride.
- The distinction between ਥੱਪੜ and ਚੰਟਾ can vary between East Punjab in India and West Punjab in Pakistan, reflecting subtle regional linguistic drifts.
- Among close friends, the word ਚਾਂਟਾ can be used playfully to describe a 'slap' of laughter or a lighthearted reprimand.
Examples in context
- ਉਸਨੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਥੱਪੜ ਮਾਰਿਆ।He slapped me.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਜ਼ੋਰਦਾਰ ਥੱਪੜ ਮਿਲਿਆ।Mainu ik zor daar thappar milya.I got a hard slap.
Example conversation
Harmen and Preet are talking about a recent fight at school.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਥੱਪੜ ਮਾਰਿਆ ਗਿਆ?Ki us nu thappar mariya gaya?Was he slapped?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਥੱਪੜ ਪਿਆ।Han, us nu ik thappar piya.Yes, he got a slap.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਕੀ ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ੋਰਦਾਰ ਸੀ?Preet, ki eh bahut zor daar si?Preet, was it very hard?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੁਖੀ ਹੈ।Han, oh bahut dukhi hai.Yes, he is very upset.
