Signification
To chase someone or something persistently
Contexte culturel
In rural Punjab, 'Zidd' (stubbornness) is a major personality trait. This idiom is the linguistic embodiment of that trait. In Canada or the UK, Punjabi parents often use this for their children's education or marriage prospects. Many Punjabi songs use this phrase to describe a lover's persistence or a rival's enmity. In local markets, shopkeepers might use this for a customer who bargains too much.
Use for Goals
To sound like a native, use this to describe your dedication to a hobby or career. It sounds very passionate.
Don't over-use
If you use it for every small thing, it loses its impact. Save it for truly persistent situations.
Signification
To chase someone or something persistently
Use for Goals
To sound like a native, use this to describe your dedication to a hobby or career. It sounds very passionate.
Don't over-use
If you use it for every small thing, it loses its impact. Save it for truly persistent situations.
The 'Hi' emphasis
Adding 'hi' (ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ *ਹੀ* ਪੈ ਗਿਆ) adds a layer of 'he just wouldn't stop!' to your tone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
ਉਹ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਲਈ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਦੇ ______ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।
The standard idiom is 'ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ' (washing hands and behind).
Which situation best fits the idiom 'ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਪੈਣਾ'?
Choose the correct scenario:
The idiom implies relentless and repeated persistence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਯਾਰ, ਉਹ ਮੁੰਡਾ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਰੋਜ਼ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। B: ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ______।
The context of calling every day suggests relentless pursuit.
Match the feeling to the phrase.
If I say 'ਉਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ', how do I likely feel?
This idiom is most commonly used to express annoyance at someone's persistence.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਉਹ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਲਈ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਦੇ ______ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।
The standard idiom is 'ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ' (washing hands and behind).
Choose the correct scenario:
The idiom implies relentless and repeated persistence.
A: ਯਾਰ, ਉਹ ਮੁੰਡਾ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਰੋਜ਼ ਫ਼ੋਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। B: ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਉਹ ______।
The context of calling every day suggests relentless pursuit.
If I say 'ਉਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ', how do I likely feel?
This idiom is most commonly used to express annoyance at someone's persistence.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be slightly rude if said directly to someone's face ('You are after me!'). It's better used when talking *about* someone else's behavior.
Yes! You can use it to describe someone who is very hardworking and focused on their goals.
'Piche paina' is just following/pursuing. 'Hath dho ke' adds the meaning of 'relentless' or 'obsessive'.
Yes, it is equally common in both Indian and Pakistani Punjab.
Only if you are describing your passion for the role, e.g., 'I have been relentlessly pursuing this opportunity.' But use it carefully.
Metaphorically, yes. It means you are following someone's every move or constantly approaching them.
Change 'pai gaya' to 'pai gai'. Example: 'ਉਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਪੈ ਗਈ।' (She got after me.)
Say: 'ਮੈਂ ਉਸਦੇ ਹੱਥ ਧੋ ਕੇ ਪਿੱਛੇ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਹਾਂ।' (I have gotten relentlessly after it.)
People often just say 'ਪਿੱਛੇ ਪੈਣਾ' (piche paina) in casual talk.
It's more of a colloquial idiom than pure slang. It's widely understood by all ages.
Expressions liées
ਖਹਿੜੇ ਪੈਣਾ
synonymTo cling to someone persistently.
ਪਿੱਛਾ ਕਰਨਾ
similarTo follow or stalk.
ਜਾਨ ਛੁਡਾਉਣੀ
contrastTo get rid of someone.
ਇੱਕ ਮਿੱਕ ਹੋਣਾ
builds onTo become one with a task.
