Feelings

1. ਖੁਸ਼

   khush

   Happy

   Usage

   The basic word for joy. "Main khush haan" means I am happy

2. ਖੁਸ਼ੀ

   khushi

   Joy

   Usage

   The noun for joy — handy when reacting to a festival or event

3. ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ

   utshaah

   Enthusiasm

   Usage

   For anticipation about what is coming — handy when discussing plans

4. ਮਾਣ

   maan

   Pride

   Usage

   For praising someone's culture or work; "maan hai" means I am proud

5. ਸਕੂਨ

   sakoon

   Peace of mind

   Usage

   When a worry has lifted, or when a quiet place has settled you

6. ਪਿਆਰ

   pyaar

   Love

   Usage

   Covers romantic and family love. "Tainoon pyaar kardaa haan" is a man saying I love you

7. ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ

   mainu pasand hai

   I like it

   Usage

   The handiest way to say you like something. Safe with anyone

8. ਯਾਦ ਆਉਂਦੀ ਹੈ

   yaad aundi hai

   I miss it

   Usage

   Works for people and places. "Teri yaad aundi hai" means I miss you

9. ਉਦਾਸ

   udaas

   Sad

   Usage

   The basic word for sadness, also right on hearing bad news

10. ਅਫ਼ਸੋਸ

    afsos

    Regret / I'm sorry to hear

    Usage

    Shows sympathy for someone's misfortune; it is not an apology

11. ਨਿਰਾਸ਼

    niraash

    Disappointed

    Usage

    A mild way to say something fell short

12. ਇਕੱਲਾਪਣ

    ikallaapan

    Loneliness

    Usage

    For opening up on a solo trip, with someone you have got to know

13. ਗੁੱਸਾ

    gussaa

    Anger

    Usage

    "Gussaa aaiaa" means I got angry — it describes your state, not blame

14. ਖਿੱਝ

    khijjh

    Irritation

    Usage

    The mood brought on by heat or traffic — use it about yourself

15. ਡਰ

    dar

    Fear

    Usage

    "Dar laggdaa hai" means I am scared. Pair it with what scares you

16. ਹੈਰਾਨੀ

    hairaani

    Surprise

    Usage

    Can be positive — for reacting to a view or a dish

17. ਫ਼ਿਕਰ

    fikar

    Worry

    Usage

    "Fikar naa karo" means don't worry — useful for reassuring someone

18. ਤਣਾਅ

    tanaa

    Stress

    Usage

    For explaining why you are worn out

19. ਸ਼ਰਮ

    sharam

    Embarrassment / Shyness

    Usage

    Works both for an embarrassing slip and for shy modesty when praised

20. ਬੋਰ

    bor

    Bored

    Usage

    An English loan used every day. A gentle way to mention a long wait — do not aim it at a person

21. ਥੱਕ ਗਿਆ

    thakk gayaa

    I'm tired

    Usage

    Punjabi marks the speaker's gender: men say "thakk gayaa", women "thakk gai"

22. ਨੀਂਦ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ

    neend aa rahi hai

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    A polite way to signal you want to turn in

23. ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ

    theek haan

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The answer when asked how you are. Safe with anyone

24. ਤਬੀਅਤ ਠੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ

    tabeeat theek nahin

    I don't feel well

    Usage

    The opener before describing symptoms; understood anywhere

25. ਸ਼ੁਕਰਗੁਜ਼ਾਰ

    shukarguzaar

    Grateful

    Usage

    "Main shukarguzaar haan" is a polite thank-you, fine with someone senior

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