ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[a gypsy]; [Gypsy people/community]
Many style guides recommend using “Roma” or “Romani” instead of “gypsy,” because the older term can be offensive.
Sok nyelvi útmutató a „roma” vagy a „romani” használatát javasolja a „cigány” helyett, mert a régebbi megnevezés sértő lehet.
The museum worked with Romani community members to avoid stereotypical language such as “gypsy.”
A múzeum roma közösségek tagjaival dolgozott együtt, hogy elkerülje az olyan sztereotip nyelvezetet, mint a „cigány”.
She asked us to use “Romani,” not “gypsy,” when talking about her background.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
Some people find the word “gypsy” offensive.
Vannak, akik sértőnek találják a „cigány” szót.
Many people say “Roma” or “Romani” instead.
Sokan inkább azt mondják, hogy „roma” vagy „romani”.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Using it as a neutral label for Roma/Romani people; also confusing the spelling gypsy/gipsy.
ਅਰਥ
Romani person (often offensive term)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
Gypsy community
|Gypsy family
|Gypsy culture
|Gypsy and Traveller sites
|Gypsy Traveller
|Romani Gypsies (often avoided)
|Gypsy rights
|Gypsy history
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
Romani (Preferred and more respectful term.)
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Roma (Common preferred term, especially in Europe.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
people
|culture
|society
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
a Romani person (but many people find this word offensive)
A person belonging to the Romani ethnic group; in modern English this word is often considered offensive, and many people prefer Roma or Romani.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[a gypsy]; [a gypsy life/lifestyle]
After college he drifted from job to job, calling himself a gypsy, though the label can sound stereotyped.
Az egyetem után egyik munkából sodródott a másikba, és „cigánynak” nevezte magát, bár ez a megjelölés sztereotipnek hangozhat.
She didn’t want to settle down and joked about living a gypsy life for a few years.
Nem akart letelepedni, és viccelődve azt mondta, hogy néhány évig „cigányéletet” fog élni.
The novel portrays its hero as a restless traveler, described as a “gypsy” in a romanticized way.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He travels a lot and never stays long.
Sokat utazik, és sehol sem marad sokáig.
Some people call that a “gypsy life,” but it can sound stereotyped.
Néhányan ezt „cigányéletnek” nevezik, de ez sztereotipnek hangozhat.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Using it to describe real ethnic groups or communities; it can sound insulting or stereotyped.
ਅਰਥ
person living a nomadic life
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a gypsy life
|a gypsy lifestyle
|a gypsy existence
|a gypsy at heart
|a gypsy camp (stereotyped)
|a wandering gypsy (stereotyped)
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nomad (More neutral; focuses on traveling lifestyle.)
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wanderer (Emphasizes moving around; not tied to ethnicity.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
settler (Someone who lives permanently in one place.)
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homebody (Someone who prefers staying at home.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
travel
|lifestyle
|society
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
someone who keeps traveling and does not live in one place (often a stereotype)
A person who travels from place to place and does not have a permanent home; this use is often romanticized or negative and can be offensive because it draws on stereotypes.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[be] a (bit of a) gypsy; [a] city gypsy
She’s a bit of a gypsy—she changes cities whenever she feels like it.
Kicsit szabad szellem: mindig akkor vált várost, amikor kedve tartja.
He described himself as a “gypsy” because he hates routine and loves meeting new people.
Azt mondta magáról, hogy „cigány”, mert utálja a rutint, és szeret új embereket megismerni.
They joked that their friend is a gypsy at heart, always looking for the next adventure.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
She is a free spirit.
Ő szabad szellem.
He says he is a “gypsy” because he never stays in one place.
Azt mondja, „cigány”, mert sosem marad egy helyben.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Using it as a compliment without realizing it may be culturally sensitive for some people.
ਅਰਥ
free-spirited, unconventional person
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a bit of a gypsy
|a gypsy at heart
|a real gypsy
|a city gypsy
|a modern gypsy
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bohemian (Often used for an artistic, unconventional lifestyle.)
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free spirit (More direct and generally safer wording.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
conformist (Someone who follows conventional rules and habits.)
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homebody (Someone who prefers staying at home.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
personality
|lifestyle
|relationships
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
a free spirit who doesn’t like fixed routines
A person who lives freely and unconventionally, often moving between places or groups; this figurative use can still be criticized for relying on stereotypes.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
gypsy [culture/language/music]
The course focuses on Romani history rather than using the older label “gypsy.”
A kurzus a roma történelemre összpontosít, és nem a régebbi „cigány” megnevezést használja.
The exhibit includes Romani music and storytelling traditions that are sometimes described as “gypsy.”
A kiállítás roma zenét és történetmesélési hagyományokat mutat be, amelyeket néha „cigány”-ként emlegetnek.
She studies the Romani language, which older sources may call “Gypsy.”
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
It is better to say “Romani culture.”
Jobb azt mondani, hogy „roma kultúra”.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Using it in formal writing where “Romani” is more appropriate; assuming it is always neutral.
ਅਰਥ
relating to Romani people
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
Gypsy culture
|Gypsy language
|Gypsy music
|Gypsy traditions
|Gypsy communities
|Gypsy history
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
Romani (More current and generally preferred.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
culture
|language
|society
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
connected to Romani people (often better to say “Romani”)
Relating to the Romani people, their culture, or their languages; the term itself may be considered offensive, so Romani is often preferred.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
gypsy [style/look/skirt/dress]
She wore a long, gypsy-style skirt with boots.
Hosszú, bohém stílusú szoknyát viselt csizmával.
The photos had a relaxed, gypsy look—scarves, layers, and bright patterns.
A fotóknak laza, boho hangulatuk volt: sálak, rétegek és élénk minták.
Some brands now avoid “gypsy” in product names and use “boho” instead.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
She likes boho clothes.
Szereti a boho ruhákat.
He bought a gypsy-style scarf.
Vett egy bohém stílusú sálat.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Using it in marketing or fashion contexts without realizing it can be culturally sensitive for some people.
ਅਰਥ
bohemian or nomadic in style
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
gypsy style
|gypsy look
|gypsy dress
|gypsy skirt
|gypsy blouse
|gypsy jewelry
|gypsy earrings
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bohemian (More neutral and common in fashion contexts.)
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boho (Very common informal short form in fashion.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
formal (Not casual or bohemian in style.)
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conventional (Not unconventional or ‘boho’.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
fashion
|arts
|lifestyle
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
bohemian-looking; not formal
Describing a style that looks informal, colorful, or ‘bohemian,’ associated with travel and freedom; some people avoid this wording because it can draw on stereotypes.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
gypsy (around) [place/region]
They spent their twenties gypsying around the country in a van.
A húszas éveikben egy furgonnal járták az országot, egyik helyről a másikra vándorolva.
After the breakup, he gypsied from job to job for a while.
A szakítás után egy ideig egyik munkából a másikba vándorolt.
She joked that she had been gypsying around Europe all summer.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
We traveled around for months.
Hónapokig utazgattunk egyik helyről a másikra.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Overusing it instead of common verbs like travel, move around, or backpack.
ਅਰਥ
travel around from place to place
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
gypsy around
|gypsy through Europe
|gypsy up and down the coast
|gypsy from town to town
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
roam (Common and neutral.)
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wander (Common and neutral; emphasizes no fixed route.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
settle (To start living permanently in one place.)
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stay put (To remain in the same place.)
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
to travel and live in different places (not common)
To travel from place to place, living in a wandering way; this verb is uncommon and can sound dated.