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ٹپکنا

ٹپکنا

To arrive uninvited

Signification

Showing up somewhere suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Contexte culturel

In cities like Karachi, 'Tipakna' is often used at 'Dhabas' (roadside cafes). If a friend joins the tea session uninvited, they are greeted with this phrase. The phrase is equally common in North India. It reflects the shared 'Mohalla' (neighborhood) culture where people walk into each other's homes freely. On social media, 'Tipakna' is used for 'lurkers' who suddenly comment on a post after being silent for a long time. Despite the slang use, the 'uninvited guest' is still fed and treated well. 'Tipakna' is the private humor used to describe the public reality of constant social visits.

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Use 'Parna' for impact

Always use 'Tipak parna' instead of just 'Tipakna' when talking about people. It sounds much more native.

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Watch your tone

If you say it with a frown, it sounds like you are annoyed. If you say it with a smile, it's a friendly joke.

Signification

Showing up somewhere suddenly and unexpectedly.

🎯

Use 'Parna' for impact

Always use 'Tipak parna' instead of just 'Tipakna' when talking about people. It sounds much more native.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If you say it with a frown, it sounds like you are annoyed. If you say it with a smile, it's a friendly joke.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Tipakna'.

جب ہم کھانا کھا رہے تھے، علی اچانک ______۔

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : ٹپک پڑا

The past tense compound 'Tipak para' is used for a completed sudden action.

Which sentence is appropriate for a formal office setting?

How would you say 'The boss arrived unexpectedly' to a client?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : باس تشریف لائے ہیں۔

'Tashreef laye' is the formal way to mention an arrival; 'Tipak pare' is slang.

Match the sentence to the situation.

Sentence: 'ہماری بات میں مت ٹپکو!'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Someone interrupting a private chat.

In this context, it means 'don't butt in'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'تم یہاں کیسے؟' B: 'بس میں ______۔'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : ٹپک پڑا ہوں

This fits the surprise nature of the question 'How are you here?'.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Tipakna'. Fill Blank A2

جب ہم کھانا کھا رہے تھے، علی اچانک ______۔

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : ٹپک پڑا

The past tense compound 'Tipak para' is used for a completed sudden action.

Which sentence is appropriate for a formal office setting? Choose B1

How would you say 'The boss arrived unexpectedly' to a client?

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : باس تشریف لائے ہیں۔

'Tashreef laye' is the formal way to mention an arrival; 'Tipak pare' is slang.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'ہماری بات میں مت ٹپکو!'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Someone interrupting a private chat.

In this context, it means 'don't butt in'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'تم یہاں کیسے؟' B: 'بس میں ______۔'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : ٹپک پڑا ہوں

This fits the surprise nature of the question 'How are you here?'.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

3 questions

It can be. Among friends, it's funny. To a stranger, it's like saying 'Why are you here?'.

Yes! If someone calls you after a long time, you can say 'Aaj kaise ٹپک پڑے؟'.

There isn't a direct slang opposite, but 'Gayab hona' (to disappear) is often used in the same casual way.

Expressions liées

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دھپ سے آ جانا

similar

To arrive with a thud/suddenly.

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نازل ہونا

similar

To descend (like a revelation).

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گھسنا

contrast

To enter/intrude.

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تشریف لانا

contrast

To grace with presence.

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