意思
Feeling intense anger or jealousy
文化背景
In villages, 'Agg laggni' is often used to describe the jealousy between 'Shariques' (extended family members who are also rivals for land). Many Punjabi songs use 'Agg' to describe a woman's beauty (she 'sets the floor on fire') or a hater's reaction. In cities like Ludhiana or Chandigarh, it's used for 'brand' jealousy—cars, phones, and designer clothes. Punjabi immigrants often use this to describe people back home or in their new community who are envious of their success abroad.
Use with 'Sarcasm'
This idiom is most effective when used with a slightly mocking tone to point out someone's obvious jealousy.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Agg' is feminine. Even if a man is angry, it is 'Agg laggi', not 'Agg laggia'.
意思
Feeling intense anger or jealousy
Use with 'Sarcasm'
This idiom is most effective when used with a slightly mocking tone to point out someone's obvious jealousy.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'Agg' is feminine. Even if a man is angry, it is 'Agg laggi', not 'Agg laggia'.
The 'Nu' Rule
Think of it as 'The fire attached *to* me'. This helps you remember to use the 'nu' postposition.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Agg laggni'.
ਜਦੋਂ ਉਸਨੇ ਮੇਰਾ ਨਵਾਂ ਘਰ ਦੇਖਿਆ, ਤਾਂ ਉਸਨੂੰ ______।
'Agg' is feminine, so 'gayi' is the correct past tense form.
Which sentence correctly uses the 'nu' postposition?
Select the correct way to say 'He is jealous'.
The person experiencing the emotion must be followed by 'nu'.
Match the situation to the feeling.
Your rival sees you winning a trophy. What happens to them?
Jealousy in a competitive context is the primary use of this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਪਾਰਟੀ 'ਤੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਵਾਂਗਾ। B: ਕਿਉਂ? A: ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉੱਥੇ ਮੇਰਾ ਦੁਸ਼ਮਣ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਉਸਨੂੰ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ____।
Seeing an enemy usually triggers anger or 'fire'.
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4 练习ਜਦੋਂ ਉਸਨੇ ਮੇਰਾ ਨਵਾਂ ਘਰ ਦੇਖਿਆ, ਤਾਂ ਉਸਨੂੰ ______।
'Agg' is feminine, so 'gayi' is the correct past tense form.
Select the correct way to say 'He is jealous'.
The person experiencing the emotion must be followed by 'nu'.
Your rival sees you winning a trophy. What happens to them?
Jealousy in a competitive context is the primary use of this idiom.
A: ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਪਾਰਟੀ 'ਤੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਵਾਂਗਾ। B: ਕਿਉਂ? A: ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਉੱਥੇ ਮੇਰਾ ਦੁਸ਼ਮਣ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਉਸਨੂੰ ਦੇਖ ਕੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ____।
Seeing an enemy usually triggers anger or 'fire'.
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常见问题
10 个问题Yes, 'ਅੱਗ ਲੱਗਣੀ' is the standard way to say a fire started. Context determines if it's literal or figurative.
Yes, it can be very confrontational. It's better to use it when talking *about* someone else.
'Laggni' is to catch fire (passive); 'Launi' is to set fire (active/intentional).
It is feminine. This is crucial for verb conjugation.
No, 'Agg laggni' is almost always negative (anger/jealousy). For romance, we use 'ਦਿਲ ਲੱਗਣਾ' (Dil laggna).
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਅੱਗ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। (Mainu bahut agg lagg rahi hai.)
In formal settings, use 'ਈਰਖਾ' (Eerkha) for envy or 'ਕ੍ਰੋਧ' (Krodh) for anger.
It reflects the intense physical heat of the region and the passionate nature of the culture.
No, for spicy food we say 'ਮਿਰਚਾਂ ਲੱਗਣੀਆਂ' (Mirchan laggniyan).
Yes, but usually metaphorically to describe the 'fire' of worldly desires (Trishna).
相关表达
ਮਿਰਚਾਂ ਲੱਗਣੀਆਂ
similarTo feel the sting of a comment (like eating chilies).
ਸੜ ਕੇ ਕੋਲਾ ਹੋਣਾ
builds onTo burn and turn into coal.
ਲੂਹਣਾ
synonymTo scorch or singe.
ਠੰਢ ਪੈਣੀ
contrastTo feel cool/satisfied.
