Bedeutung
Commenting on the high price of something
Kultureller Hintergrund
In local markets, the first price quoted is rarely the final price. Saying 'Ih bahut mahinga hai' is expected and starts the negotiation process. When receiving a gift, never call it 'mahinga' even if it clearly is. It's considered more polite to praise the beauty or the thought behind it. In some circles, owning 'mahinga' items is a point of pride and a sign of 'Taur' (style/status). People might brag about how expensive their watch or car is. Punjabi weddings are famous for being 'Big Fat Weddings'. The phrase is often used by relatives to gossip about the cost of the decorations or the food.
Bargaining Tone
When saying this to a shopkeeper, use a slightly disappointed tone. If you sound too excited, they won't lower the price!
Gender Agreement
Always check if the object is masculine or feminine. 'Gaddi' (car) is feminine, so use 'mahingi'. 'Ghar' (house) is masculine, so use 'mahinga'.
Bedeutung
Commenting on the high price of something
Bargaining Tone
When saying this to a shopkeeper, use a slightly disappointed tone. If you sound too excited, they won't lower the price!
Gender Agreement
Always check if the object is masculine or feminine. 'Gaddi' (car) is feminine, so use 'mahingi'. 'Ghar' (house) is masculine, so use 'mahinga'.
The 'Ji' Factor
Add 'Ji' at the end (ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ ਹੈ ਜੀ) to sound more polite and respectful to elder shopkeepers.
Short Version
In very casual settings, you can just say 'ਬੜਾ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ!' (Bara mahinga!) to express shock.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'mahinga' for a feminine object (Gaddi - Car).
ਇਹ ਗੱਡੀ ਬਹੁਤ _______ ਹੈ।
Since 'Gaddi' is feminine singular, the adjective must end in 'i'.
Which sentence correctly says 'These shoes are very expensive'?
Choose the correct plural form:
Juttiyan (shoes) is feminine plural, so we use 'mahingiyan' and 'han'.
Complete the dialogue between a buyer and a seller.
Buyer: ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦੇ ਹਨ? Seller: ਦੋ ਸੌ ਰੁਪਏ ਕਿਲੋ। Buyer: _______!
200 rupees for apples is generally considered expensive in a local context, making this the natural reaction.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You see a diamond ring that costs 10 lakh rupees.
A diamond ring is a high-value item, fitting the 'expensive' label.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Gender Agreement for 'Mahinga'
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenਇਹ ਗੱਡੀ ਬਹੁਤ _______ ਹੈ।
Since 'Gaddi' is feminine singular, the adjective must end in 'i'.
Choose the correct plural form:
Juttiyan (shoes) is feminine plural, so we use 'mahingiyan' and 'han'.
Buyer: ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦੇ ਹਨ? Seller: ਦੋ ਸੌ ਰੁਪਏ ਕਿਲੋ। Buyer: _______!
200 rupees for apples is generally considered expensive in a local context, making this the natural reaction.
Situation: You see a diamond ring that costs 10 lakh rupees.
A diamond ring is a high-value item, fitting the 'expensive' label.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'mahinga' is for prices. To say someone is 'expensive' (high maintenance), you'd say 'ਉਸਦੇ ਖਰਚੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਹਨ' (He has many expenses).
Both mean 'very/too much'. 'Bahut' is more common for 'very', while 'Ziada' often implies 'excessive'.
Not at all! It's a standard part of shopping in Punjab.
You can say 'ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ' (Bahut ziada mahinga).
Yes, it becomes 'mahinge' (masculine plural) or 'mahingiyan' (feminine plural).
Use 'ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ' (Thora) instead of 'bahut': 'ਇਹ ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ ਹੈ।'
Yes, Punjabi speakers in Pakistan use the exact same phrase, though they might write it in the Shahmukhi script.
No, for high temperature use 'ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ' (very much) or 'ਤੇਜ਼' (fast/strong).
The opposite is 'ਸਸਤਾ' (Sasta), meaning cheap.
Say 'ਇਹ ਇੰਨਾ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ ਕਿਉਂ ਹੈ?' (Ih inna mahinga kyon hai?)
Verwandte Redewendungen
ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਸਤਾ ਹੈ
contrastThis is very cheap.
ਕੀਮਤ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
builds onWhat is the price?
ਕੁਝ ਘੱਟ ਕਰੋ
builds onReduce it a bit.
ਇਹ ਕੀਮਤੀ ਹੈ
similarThis is valuable.
ਮਹਿੰਗਾਈ
specialized formInflation.
