The Punjabi word ਤਿੱਖਾ (tikhā) is a versatile adjective that primarily means 'spicy' or 'sharp'. It's a common word used in everyday conversations to describe sensations, tastes, and even abstract qualities.
- Taste
- When talking about food, ਤਿੱਖਾ refers to a strong, pungent, or hot flavor. It's often used for dishes that have a noticeable kick from chilies or other strong spices. For example, a curry might be described as ਤਿੱਖਾ if it's particularly spicy. This usage is very common in Punjabi cuisine, which is known for its rich and flavorful dishes.
- Sharpness
- Beyond taste, ਤਿੱਖਾ can also describe physical sharpness. This applies to objects like knives, needles, or even the edge of something. A knife that cuts very well might be called ਤਿੱਖਾ. Similarly, a pointed object could be described as having a ਤਿੱਖਾ point.
- Figurative Use
- The word can also be used metaphorically. A sharp intellect or a pointed remark could be described as ਤਿੱਖਾ. This extends the meaning to describe something that is keen, penetrating, or acute. For instance, a ਤਿੱਖਾ mind is one that grasps things quickly and understands subtle nuances. A ਤਿੱਖਾ comment might be a sarcastic or pointed remark that stings.
This chili sauce is very ਤਿੱਖਾ.
Be careful, the edge of this paper is ਤਿੱਖਾ.
He made a ਤਿੱਖਾ observation about the situation.
- Common Usage
- In everyday Punjabi, you'll hear ਤਿੱਖਾ frequently. When eating out or cooking, people often discuss how spicy a dish is using this word. It's also used when referring to sharp objects, especially in a domestic or practical context. The figurative use is more common in discussions about intelligence, wit, or pointed criticism.
Using ਤਿੱਖਾ (tikhā) correctly in sentences depends on whether you are referring to taste, physical sharpness, or a figurative quality. Here's a breakdown with examples:
- Describing Food (Taste)
- When talking about food, ਤਿੱਖਾ implies a strong, hot, or pungent flavor, usually from spices like chili. It's often used with nouns like 'curry', 'sauce', 'mirch' (chili), or 'sabzi' (vegetable dish).
ਇਹ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ। (Eh sabzī bahut tikhī hai.) - This vegetable dish is very spicy.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। (Mainūṁ tikhā khāṇā pasand hai.) - I like spicy food.
ਇਸ ਚਟਨੀ ਦਾ ਸਵਾਦ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ। (Is chaṭnī dā svād bahut tikhā hai.) - The taste of this chutney is very sharp/pungent.
- Describing Physical Sharpness
- For physical objects, ਤਿੱਖਾ refers to a keen edge or point. It's used with nouns like 'chhuri' (knife), 'sū' (needle), 'dhar' (edge), or 'nok' (point).
ਇਸ ਚਾਕੂ ਦੀ ਧਾਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ। (Is chākū dī dhār bahut tikhī hai.) - The edge of this knife is very sharp.
ਸੂਈ ਦੀ ਨੋਕ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੋਣੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ। (Sū'ī dī nok tikhī hoṇī chāhīdī hai.) - The point of the needle should be sharp.
- Figurative Use (Intellect, Wit, etc.)
- In figurative contexts, ਤਿੱਖਾ describes keenness, acuteness, or penetration. It can modify nouns like 'dimāg' (mind), 'savāl' (question), 'naz̤ar' (gaze), or 'bol' (words).
ਉਸਦਾ ਦਿਮਾਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ। (Usadā dimāg bahut tikhā hai.) - His mind is very sharp.
ਉਸਨੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਸਵਾਲ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ। (Usne bahut tikhā savāl puchhi'ā.) - He asked a very pointed/sharp question.
ਉਸਦੀ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ। (Uasadī naz̤ar bahut tikhī hai.) - Her gaze is very sharp/penetrating.
The word ਤਿੱਖਾ (tikhā) is a staple in Punjabi conversation, appearing in a wide range of everyday scenarios. Understanding these contexts will help you grasp its nuances and use it naturally.
- Kitchen and Dining
- This is perhaps the most common place you'll encounter ਤਿੱਖਾ. When people are discussing food, especially Punjabi cuisine, they frequently use it to describe the level of spice. You'll hear it when:
- Ordering food at a restaurant: "ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ?" (Kī eh tikhā hai?) - Is this spicy?
- Describing a dish that's too spicy: "ਅੱਜ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਬਣੀ ਹੈ।" (Ajj sabzī bahut tikhī baṇī hai.) - Today the dish has been made very spicy.
- Asking for a recommendation: "ਕੁਝ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਸੁਝਾਓ।" (Kuchh tikhā suj'hā'ō.) - Recommend something spicy.
- Discussing ingredients: "ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਮਿਰਚਾਂ ਪਾਈਆਂ ਹਨ, ਇਸ ਲਈ ਇਹ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।" (Is vich zi'ādā mirchāṁ pā'ī'āṁ han, is la'ī eh tikhā hai.) - More chilies have been added to this, so it is spicy.
- Around the House (Tools and Objects)
- The 'sharpness' meaning of ਤਿੱਖਾ is frequently used when dealing with tools or objects that have a cutting edge or a fine point. Examples include:
- Kitchen knives: "ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਚਾਕੂ ਨੂੰ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ?" (Kī tusīṁ is chākū nūṁ tikhā kar sakade ho?) - Can you sharpen this knife?
- Sewing needles: "ਇਹ ਸੂਈ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।" (Eh sū'ī bilkul tikhī nahīṁ hai.) - This needle is not sharp at all.
- Scissors: "ਇਸ ਕੈਂਚੀ ਦੀ ਧਾਰ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।" (Is kaiñchī dī dhār tikhī nahīṁ hai.) - The edge of these scissors is not sharp.
- Pens and pencils: "ਇਸ ਪੈਨਸਿਲ ਦੀ ਨੋਕ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।" (Is paiṁsil dī nok bahut tikhī hai.) - The point of this pencil is very sharp.
- Conversations about Intellect and Wit
- The figurative meaning of ਤਿੱਖਾ is common in discussions about people's intelligence, mental acuity, or the nature of comments and observations. You might hear:
- Praising someone's intelligence: "ਉਸਦਾ ਦਿਮਾਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।" (Usadā dimāg bahut tikhā hai.) - His mind is very sharp.
- Describing a pointed remark: "ਉਸਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਜਵਾਬ ਦਿੱਤਾ।" (Usne ik tikhā javāb dittā.) - He gave a sharp/pointed reply.
- Commentary on critical thinking: "ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਲੇਸ਼ਣ ਸੀ।" (Eh ik tikhā vishleshan sī.) - This was a sharp analysis.
- In Literature and Media
- Writers and lyricists use ਤਿੱਖਾ to add descriptive power. It might appear in poetry to describe a piercing gaze, in novels to describe a character's sharp wit, or in song lyrics to evoke strong sensations, whether culinary or emotional.
While ਤਿੱਖਾ (tikhā) is a common word, learners can sometimes make mistakes with its usage, especially regarding its different meanings and grammatical agreement. Here are some common pitfalls to watch out for:
- Confusing Literal and Figurative Meanings
- The most frequent error is applying the 'spicy' meaning to non-food items or the 'sharp' meaning to food inappropriately. For example, saying a knife is 'spicy' or a curry is 'physically sharp' would be incorrect.
- Mistake: "ਇਹ ਚਾਕੂ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।" (referring to taste) - This knife is very spicy (taste).
- Correction: The intended meaning is physical sharpness: "ਇਹ ਚਾਕੂ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।" (referring to sharpness) - This knife is very sharp (edge).
- Mistake: "ਮੇਰੀ ਚਾਹ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।" (referring to physical sharpness) - My tea is physically sharp.
- Correction: The intended meaning is likely a strong, perhaps bitter or acidic taste: "ਮੇਰੀ ਚਾਹ ਦਾ ਸਵਾਦ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।" (referring to taste) - The taste of my tea is sharp/strong.
- Incorrect Grammatical Agreement
- As an adjective, ਤਿੱਖਾ needs to agree with the noun it modifies in gender and number. Learners often use the base masculine singular form (ਤਿੱਖਾ) for all situations.
- Mistake: "ਇਹ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।" (when 'sabzi' is feminine)
- Correction: "ਇਹ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।" (Eh sabzī bahut tikhī hai.)
- Mistake: "ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹਨ।" (when 'vichār' - thoughts/ideas are masculine plural)
- Correction: "ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੇ ਹਨ।" (Uhanāṁ de vichār bahut tikhe han.)
- Overuse or Underuse
- Sometimes learners might shy away from using ਤਿੱਖਾ altogether, opting for simpler words, or conversely, overuse it when a more specific adjective might be better. For instance, instead of saying something is just 'spicy', you might want to specify if it's 'hot' (ਗਰਮ - garam) or 'pungent'.
- Underuse: Relying solely on "ਮਸਾਲੇਦਾਰ" (masāledār - seasoned/spicy) and not using ਤਿੱਖਾ to describe the heat level.
- Overuse: Describing every sharp object as ਤਿੱਖਾ when a more precise term like "ਨੁਕੀਲਾ" (nukīlā - pointed) might be more appropriate in some contexts.
- Misinterpreting Nuance
- The word ਤਿੱਖਾ carries a certain intensity. Using it for mildly spicy food or a slightly dull object might be an overstatement. Similarly, applying it to a very complex or insightful observation might be appropriate, but for a simple one, it might not fit.
The Punjabi word ਤਿੱਖਾ (tikhā) has a rich set of related terms and alternatives, depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Understanding these will broaden your vocabulary and help you choose the most precise word.
- For 'Spicy' (Taste)
- While ਤਿੱਖਾ implies a strong, pungent heat, other words offer different shades of spiciness.
- For 'Sharp' (Physical)
- When referring to physical sharpness, ਤਿੱਖਾ is common, but other words can be more specific.
- For 'Sharp' (Figurative - Intellect, Wit)
- For intellectual sharpness, ਤਿੱਖਾ is a good choice, but other words can also be used.
| Punjabi Word | English Meaning | Usage and Nuance |
|---|---|---|
| ਮਸਾਲੇਦਾਰ (masāledār) | Seasoned, Spicy | This is a more general term for 'spicy' and can refer to dishes that are flavorful due to a variety of spices, not necessarily just heat. ਤਿੱਖਾ specifically refers to the heat/pungency. |
| ਤੀਖਾ (tīkhā) | Sharp, Pungent (often for taste) | Very similar to ਤਿੱਖਾ, often used interchangeably for strong tastes, especially pungent or acidic ones. |
| ਕੌੜਾ (kauṛā) | Bitter | This refers to bitterness, which is a different taste profile from ਤਿੱਖਾ's heat. |
| Punjabi Word | English Meaning | Usage and Nuance |
|---|---|---|
| ਨੁਕੀਲਾ (nukīlā) | Pointed | Specifically describes something that has a sharp point, like a needle or a pen nib. ਤਿੱਖਾ can also mean pointed, but ਨੁਕੀਲਾ is more precise for points. |
| ਧਾਰਦਾਰ (dhārdār) | Edged, Keen-edged | Specifically refers to something with a sharp cutting edge, like a knife or a sword. ਤਿੱਖਾ can be used for edges, but ਧਾਰਦਾਰ emphasizes the cutting ability. |
| ਪਤਲਾ (patlā) | Thin | While not directly meaning sharp, a thin object can often be perceived as sharp or keen. This is more about physical dimension. |
| Punjabi Word | English Meaning | Usage and Nuance |
|---|---|---|
| ਸਿਆਣਾ (si'āṇā) | Wise, Intelligent | This refers to general wisdom and intelligence, whereas ਤਿੱਖਾ implies quickness of mind and perceptiveness. |
| ਚਲਾਕ (chalāk) | Clever, Cunning | Suggests intelligence used in a shrewd or sometimes sly way. ਤਿੱਖਾ is more about acuity than cunning. |
| ਤੇਜ਼ (tez) | Fast, Quick, Sharp | This is a very common word that can mean 'fast' (like a fast car) or 'sharp' in terms of intellect. It's a close synonym for the figurative meaning of ਤਿੱਖਾ. For example, "ਤੇਜ਼ ਦਿਮਾਗ" (tez dimāg) is very similar to ਤਿੱਖਾ ਦਿਮਾਗ. |
レベル別の例文
ਇਹ ਮਿਰਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।
This chili is very spicy.
ਤਿੱਖੀ agrees with the feminine noun 'ਮਿਰਚ' (mirch - chili).
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।
I like spicy food.
ਤਿੱਖਾ modifies the masculine noun 'ਖਾਣਾ' (khāṇā - food).
ਚਾਕੂ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।
The knife is sharp.
ਤਿੱਖਾ agrees with the masculine noun 'ਚਾਕੂ' (chākū - knife).
ਇਹ ਸੂਈ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।
This needle is sharp.
ਤਿੱਖੀ agrees with the feminine noun 'ਸੂਈ' (sū'ī - needle).
ਉਸਦਾ ਦਿਮਾਗ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।
His mind is sharp.
ਤਿੱਖਾ agrees with the masculine noun 'ਦਿਮਾਗ' (dimāg - mind).
ਇਹ ਸੋਚ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।
This thought is sharp.
ਤਿੱਖੀ agrees with the feminine noun 'ਸੋਚ' (soch - thought).
ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸਾਸ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ?
Is this sauce spicy?
ਤਿੱਖਾ agrees with the masculine noun 'ਸਾਸ' (sās - sauce).
ਇਹ ਸਲਾਦ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।
This salad is very spicy.
ਤਿੱਖਾ agrees with the masculine noun 'ਸਲਾਦ' (salād - salad).
ਇਸ ਕਰੀ ਦਾ ਸਵਾਦ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।
The taste of this curry is very sharp/pungent.
ਤਿੱਖਾ modifies 'ਸਵਾਦ' (svād - taste).
ਉਸਦੀ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਸੀ।
His gaze was very sharp.
ਤਿੱਖੀ agrees with the feminine noun 'ਨਜ਼ਰ' (naz̤ar - gaze).
ਇਹ ਪੈਨਸਿਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਲਈ ਲਿਖਣਾ ਆਸਾਨ ਹੈ।
This pencil is very sharp, so it's easy to write.
ਤਿੱਖੀ agrees with the feminine noun 'ਪੈਨਸਿਲ' (paiṁsil - pencil).
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਹ ਚਾਕੂ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਕਰੋ।
Please sharpen this knife.
Here, 'ਤਿੱਖਾ ਕਰੋ' (tikhā karo) means 'make sharp'.
ਉਸਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਸਵਾਲ ਪੁੱਛਿਆ।
He asked a sharp/pointed question.
ਤਿੱਖਾ agrees with the masculine noun 'ਸਵਾਲ' (savāl - question).
ਇਹ ਮਿਰਚਾਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀਆਂ ਹਨ!
These chilies are very spicy!
ਤਿੱਖੀਆਂ is the feminine plural form, agreeing with 'ਮਿਰਚਾਂ' (mirchāṁ - chilies).
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਘੱਟ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।
I should eat less spicy food.
ਤਿੱਖਾ modifies 'ਖਾਣਾ' (khāṇā - food).
ਇਸ ਵਸਤੂ ਦੀ ਧਾਰ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।
The edge of this object is sharp.
ਤਿੱਖੀ agrees with the feminine noun 'ਧਾਰ' (dhār - edge).
ਉਸਦਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਲੇਸ਼ਣ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਹੀ ਸੀ।
His analysis was very sharp and accurate.
ਤਿੱਖਾ agrees with the masculine noun 'ਵਿਸ਼ਲੇਸ਼ਣ' (vishleshan - analysis).
ਇਹ ਸੂਪ ਬਹੁਤ ਗਰਮ ਅਤੇ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ।
This soup is very hot and spicy.
Here, 'ਗਰਮ' (garam - hot) refers to temperature, while 'ਤਿੱਖਾ' refers to taste.
ਉਸਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਦੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਨੇ ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਦੇਖ ਲਿਆ।
His sharp eyes saw everything.
The adjective 'ਤਿੱਖੀ' modifies 'ਨਜ਼ਰ' (naz̤ar - gaze/sight).
ਇਹ ਕਲਮ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਤਲੀ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸਦੀ ਨੋਕ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।
This pen writes very thinly, its nib is sharp.
Connects the thinness of the line to the sharpness of the nib.
ਮੈਂ ਅੱਜ ਕੁਝ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਖਾਣ ਦਾ ਮੂਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ।
I am in the mood for something spicy today.
Expresses a desire for a specific taste profile.
ਇਹ ਚਾਹੂ ਦੀ ਧਾਰ ਇੰਨੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਕੱਟੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ।
The edge of this knife is not sharp enough to cut vegetables with.
Discusses the functional sharpness of a tool.
ਉਸਦੀਆਂ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਕੁਝ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
There is always something sharp/pointed in his words.
Refers to the cutting or critical nature of speech.
ਇਹ ਨਕਸ਼ਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਦਿਖਾਈ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
This map appears very detailed/sharp.
Used for visual clarity and detail.
ਇਹ ਨਵੀਂ ਸ਼ਰਾਬ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਇਸਦਾ ਸੁਆਦ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਹੈ।
This new liquor is very strong/pungent, but its taste is very good.
Describes the intensity of a drink.
ਉਸਦੀ ਬਹਿਸ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਾਬਲੀਅਤ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ।
His ability to debate is very sharp.
Refers to intellectual sharpness in argumentation.
ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਸਵਾਲ ਹੈ ਜਿਸਦਾ ਜਵਾਬ ਦੇਣਾ ਸੌਖਾ ਨਹੀਂ।
This is a sharp question that is not easy to answer.
Highlights the challenging nature of a question.
ਉਸਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਨਾਲ ਗਲਤੀ ਲੱਭ ਲਈ।
He found the mistake with his sharp eyesight/observation.
Emphasizes keen observation skills.
ਇਹ ਕਲਾ ਦਾ ਨਮੂਨਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਰੇਖਾਵਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।
This piece of art is made with very sharp lines.
Describes the visual style of art.
ਸਾਨੂੰ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਤਿੱਖੇ ਵਿਰੋਧ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਪਿਆ।
We had to face such sharp opposition.
Describes the intensity of opposition.
ਇਹ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਲਈ ਇਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਰਹੋ।
This news is very sharp/sensitive, so be careful about it.
Implies the news is sensitive or potentially controversial.
ਉਸਦਾ ਵਿਅੰਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਸੀ, ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਸਭ ਹੱਸ ਪਏ।
His satire was very sharp, making everyone laugh.
Describes the effectiveness of satire.
ਸਿਆਸੀ ਚਰਚਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਕਸਰ ਤਿੱਖੇ ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
Sharp words are often used in political discussions.
Refers to the aggressive or confrontational nature of political rhetoric.
ਇਹ ਫਲਸਫੇ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਸਵਾਲ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਸਦੀਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਚਲਿਆ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।
This is a sharp philosophical question that has persisted for centuries.
Describes a profound and challenging philosophical query.
ਉਸਦੀ ਕਲਮ ਦੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਨੋਕ ਨੇ ਕਾਗਜ਼ 'ਤੇ ਡੂੰਘੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਛੱਡੇ।
The sharp nib of his pen left deep marks on the paper.
Literary description of writing, emphasizing the physical impact.
ਮਾਰਕੀਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਸ ਉਤਪਾਦ ਦੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਯੋਗਤਾ ਹੈ।
There is sharp competition for this product in the market.
Describes intense and aggressive market competition.
ਇਹ ਗੀਤ ਇੰਨਾ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਦਿਲ ਨੂੰ ਛੂਹ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
This song is so sharp/poignant that it touches the heart.
Used metaphorically for emotional intensity or impact in art.
ਉਸਦੀ ਸ਼ਖਸੀਅਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਚਮਕ ਸੀ।
There was a sharp brilliance in his personality.
Describes an outstanding and striking personal quality.
ਇਹ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਅਤੇ ਤੇਜ਼ ਹੈ।
The world of news is very sharp and fast-paced.
Refers to the competitive and rapid nature of the news industry.
ਉਸਦੀ ਰਚਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਿੱਖੇ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਮੁੱਦਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਾਰੀ ਸੀ।
His work presented sharp social issues.
Describes the direct and critical portrayal of social problems.
ਉਸਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਬੁੱਧੀ ਨਾਲ ਸਾਰੇ ਵਿਰੋਧੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਛਾੜ ਦਿੱਤਾ।
He outmaneuvered all his opponents with his sharp intellect.
Emphasizes superior mental acuity and strategic thinking.
ਇਹ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਵਿਵਾਦ ਰਾਜਨੀਤਿਕ ਮੰਚ 'ਤੇ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਨਤੀਜੇ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਆਇਆ।
This sharp controversy brought serious consequences to the political stage.
Describes a severe and impactful dispute.
ਕਲਾਕਾਰ ਨੇ ਤਿੱਖੇ ਰੰਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਕ ਭਾਵਨਾਤਮਕ ਤਸਵੀਰ ਬਣਾਈ।
The artist created an emotional picture using sharp colors.
Refers to bold and impactful color choices that evoke strong emotions.
ਉਸਦੀ ਲਿਖਤ ਦੀ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਸ਼ੈਲੀ ਨੇ ਪਾਠਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੋਹ ਲਿਆ।
The sharp style of his writing captivated the readers.
Describes a writing style that is incisive, engaging, and memorable.
ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਵਿਰੋਧਾਭਾਸ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਸੀਂ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਪਰ ਯੁੱਧ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ।
It is a sharp paradox that we desire peace but prepare for war.
Highlights a stark and significant contradiction.
ਉਸਨੇ ਤਿੱਖੀ ਆਲੋਚਨਾ ਦਾ ਸਾਹਮਣਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਪਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਸਿਧਾਂਤਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਅੜਿਆ ਰਿਹਾ।
He faced sharp criticism but stood by his principles.
Describes severe and pointed critique.
