Bedeutung
Asking someone to stop following or bothering
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Punjabi culture, hospitality is huge, but so is 'Gussa' (anger). This phrase is the transition point between hospitality and anger. In cities like Chandigarh or Ludhiana, young women use this phrase as a standard defense against 'Gedi culture' (aimless driving/following). This is a classic 'angry heroine' line. It's often used to create romantic tension in older movies. In villages, the phrase 'Khaira chaddo' is more common than 'Picha chaddo' and carries a more traditional weight.
Use with 'Bhai ji'
If you want to be firm but safe with a stranger, say 'Bhai ji, mera picha chaddo.' It acknowledges them as a 'brother' while setting the boundary.
Tone Matters
If you say this with a laugh, it's an invitation to keep teasing. If you say it with a flat face, it's a serious command.
Bedeutung
Asking someone to stop following or bothering
Use with 'Bhai ji'
If you want to be firm but safe with a stranger, say 'Bhai ji, mera picha chaddo.' It acknowledges them as a 'brother' while setting the boundary.
Tone Matters
If you say this with a laugh, it's an invitation to keep teasing. If you say it with a flat face, it's a serious command.
The 'Chadd' Shortcut
In very heated arguments, people drop the 'o' and just yell 'Mera picha chadd!' It's much more aggressive.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word to complete the phrase.
ਮੇਰਾ _______ ਛੱਡੋ।
'Picha' (back/following) is the only word that completes this idiom.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Stranger: 'ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?' (What is your name?) You: 'ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦਾ। _______!'
In a situation with an unwanted stranger, 'Mera picha chaddo' is the correct boundary-setting response.
Match the tone to the phrase.
Which form would you use with a younger brother who is annoying you?
With younger siblings or close friends, the singular 'Chadd' is more natural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenਮੇਰਾ _______ ਛੱਡੋ।
'Picha' (back/following) is the only word that completes this idiom.
Stranger: 'ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?' (What is your name?) You: 'ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦਾ। _______!'
In a situation with an unwanted stranger, 'Mera picha chaddo' is the correct boundary-setting response.
Which form would you use with a younger brother who is annoying you?
With younger siblings or close friends, the singular 'Chadd' is more natural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt depends on the context. With friends, it's normal. With strangers bothering you, it's necessary. With elders, it's very rude.
Yes! It's perfectly fine to use for animals too.
'Picha' is the noun (the back/the following). 'Piche' is the adverb (behind). You leave the 'picha', you stand 'piche'.
You would say 'Osda picha chaddo' (ਉਸਦਾ ਪਿੱਛਾ ਛੱਡੋ).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ਜਾਨ ਛੱਡੋ
similarLeave my life / Stop bothering me to death.
ਖਹਿੜਾ ਛੱਡੋ
synonymGet off my case.
ਪਿੱਛੇ ਹਟੋ
contrastMove back.
ਬੱਸ ਕਰੋ
similarStop it / Enough.
