معنی
Having no money left.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Punjab, hospitality is paramount. Admitting 'Hath khali hona' is often a humble way to apologize for not being able to host someone as lavishly as one would like. Farmers often use this phrase between sowing and harvest seasons when cash flow is low but assets (crops) are growing. Among students and young professionals in cities like Chandigarh or Ludhiana, this phrase is used humorously to describe 'broke life' before the next allowance or salary. The concept of 'Dasvandh' (giving 10% to charity) is strong. Even when someone says their 'hath khali hai', they might still find a way to contribute to the community 'Langar'.
Use with 'Ajj-kal'
Adding 'Ajj-kal' (these days) makes it sound more like a temporary situation rather than permanent poverty.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Hath' is masculine. Even if a woman is speaking, she says 'Mera hath khali hai'.
معنی
Having no money left.
Use with 'Ajj-kal'
Adding 'Ajj-kal' (these days) makes it sound more like a temporary situation rather than permanent poverty.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'Hath' is masculine. Even if a woman is speaking, she says 'Mera hath khali hai'.
Soft Refusal
Use this phrase to politely say 'no' to salespeople or beggars without being rude.
Humor
It's often used with a smile to complain about the cost of living in Punjab.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'I am broke'.
ਅੱਜਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਮੇਰਾ ______ ਖਾਲੀ ਹੈ।
The idiom is 'Hath khali hona'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to decline a loan request in Punjabi?
Someone asks: 'Can you lend me money?'
While 'a' is direct, 'b' is a very common and natural idiom.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You spent all your salary on a new car.
Spending all your money results in your 'hand becoming empty'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਚਲੋ ਸ਼ਾਪਿੰਗ ਕਰੀਏ! B: ਨਹੀਂ, ਮਹੀਨੇ ਦਾ ਅਖੀਰ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰਾ ______ ______ ਹੈ।
The context of 'end of the month' and 'shopping' implies being broke.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Levels of Being Broke
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاਅੱਜਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਮੇਰਾ ______ ਖਾਲੀ ਹੈ।
The idiom is 'Hath khali hona'.
Someone asks: 'Can you lend me money?'
While 'a' is direct, 'b' is a very common and natural idiom.
Situation: You spent all your salary on a new car.
Spending all your money results in your 'hand becoming empty'.
A: ਚਲੋ ਸ਼ਾਪਿੰਗ ਕਰੀਏ! B: ਨਹੀਂ, ਮਹੀਨੇ ਦਾ ਅਖੀਰ ਹੈ, ਮੇਰਾ ______ ______ ਹੈ।
The context of 'end of the month' and 'shopping' implies being broke.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, you can say 'Business vich hath khali ho gaya', but it's more common for personal finances.
No, it's actually a very polite and common way to explain why you can't give money.
'Hath khali' is slightly more idiomatic and general, while 'Jeb khali' (empty pocket) is more literal but used the same way.
No, if you are not holding anything, just say 'Mere hath vich kujh nahi hai'.
Use the future tense: 'Mera hath khali ho javega'.
Yes, 'Arthik tangi' is the formal equivalent used in news or documents.
Usually, yes, or at least no money available for spending right now.
Yes, if you are talking about a group of people, like 'Sade hath khali han'.
Very often! Punjabi songs about struggle and success frequently use this idiom.
Yes, it metaphorically covers all your available money, including bank accounts.
عبارات مرتبط
ਜੇਬ ਖਾਲੀ ਹੋਣੀ
synonymTo have an empty pocket.
ਹੱਥ ਤੰਗ ਹੋਣਾ
similarTo have a tight hand.
ਪੱਲੇ ਕੱਖ ਨਾ ਹੋਣਾ
specialized formTo have nothing at all.
ਹੱਥ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਹੋਣਾ
contrastTo have an open hand.
ਖਾਲੀ ਹੱਥ ਮੁੜਨਾ
builds onTo return empty-handed.
