Jadi Buti – English Lyrics
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant sounds of "Jadi Buti," a unique fusion by Major Lazer, Nucleya, and Rashmeet Kaur that effortlessly blends global electronic music with traditional Punjabi folk. This track offers a fantastic gateway to appreciate the rich linguistic and musical traditions of India, showcasing how music can transcend barriers and create a universal connection. Through its catchy lyrics and upbeat rhythm, you can explore colloquial expressions and the joyous spirit of a cultural mashup, making it a special song for language and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Marijuana /ˌmær.ɪˈwɑː.nə/ B1 |
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धुआँ /d̪ʰuɑ̃ː/ C1 |
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पत्ते /pət̪t̪e/ B2 |
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दुआ /d̪uɑː/ C1 |
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राजा /rɑːdʒɑː/ B2 |
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बाजा /bɑːdʒɑː/ C1 |
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घास /ɡʱɑːs/ B2 |
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पिला /pɪlɑː/ C1 |
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लाली /lɑːliː/ B2 |
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उड़ना /uɖˈnɑː/ B1 |
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जानें /dʒɑːnɛ̃ː/ A2 |
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आग /ɑːɡ/ B1 |
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सीने /siːne/ B2 |
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सावन /sɑːvən/ C1 |
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महीने /məhiːne/ B1 |
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जिगर /dʒɪɡər/ C1 |
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जोर /dʒor/ B2 |
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मजा /mədʒɑː/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Marijuana करे धुआँ **ना**
➔ Negative imperative using the particle ‘ना’ after a verb.
➔ "Marijuana करे धुआँ **ना**" – the particle **ना** turns the command into “don’t smoke marijuana”.
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हाय, राजा‑बाजा पास **तो** आजा
➔ Particle ‘तो’ used after a noun to soften a request or suggestion.
➔ "राजा‑बाजा पास **तो** आजा" – the **तो** adds a friendly tone, roughly “come over, dear king‑baja, okay?”.
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आके थोड़ी घास पिला **जा**
➔ Passive imperative formed with the verb stem + ‘जा’ (to be done).
➔ "आके थोड़ी घास पिला **जा**" – **जा** creates a passive command: “let the grass be given (to you) after coming”.
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करके अखियाँ लाली‑लाली
➔ Conjunctive participle ‘करके’ (after doing) indicating a preceding action.
➔ "**करके** अखियाँ लाली‑लाली" – **करके** means “having done (something)”, here “after rubbing the eyes, they become red”.
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आग लगे मोरे **सीने में**
➔ Locative postposition ‘में’ indicating where something happens.
➔ "आग लगे मोरे **सीने में**" – **में** marks the location “in my chest”, i.e., “a fire burns in my chest”.
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सावन के **महीने में**
➔ Genitive ‘के’ showing possession + locative ‘में’ for time expression.
➔ "सावन के **महीने में**" – **के** links “Sawan” to “month”, and **में** locates the action in that month (“in the month of Sawan”).
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जिगर का **जब तक** जोर **ना** लागे
➔ Conditional clause with ‘जब तक’ + negative verb ‘ना’ (until … does not happen).
➔ "जिगर का **जब तक** जोर **ना** लागे" – **जब तक** introduces a condition “until the liver’s strength **does not** increase”.
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मजा **नहीं** है जीने **में**
➔ Negation with ‘नहीं’ and locative ‘में’ as a complement of the verb ‘जीने’.
➔ "मजा **नहीं** है जीने **में**" – **नहीं** negates “fun”, and **में** shows the domain “in living”.
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