Pungent Meaning in English

word

US

ˈpəndʒənt

PUN-jent

UK

pˈʌndʒənt

PUN-jent

التعريف

Describes a strong, sharp smell or taste that is often spicy or irritating. Can refer to things like strong cheese, onions, or sarcasm in language.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly used for strong smells (onions, garlic, spices) and tastes (very spicy or sharp). Can also describe language that's biting or sarcastic. 'Pungent' is more about intensity and irritation than just 'strong'. Not used for pleasant floral scents.

• Spanish: picante - penetrante (olor) - acre (olor/sabor)
• Portuguese (BR): picante - penetrante (cheiro/sabor)
• Portuguese (PT): picante - penetrante (cheiro/sabor)
• Chinese (Simplified): 刺鼻 - 辛辣 (味道)
• Chinese (Traditional): 刺鼻 - 辛辣 (味道)
• Hindi: तीक्ष्ण (गंध/स्वाद) - चुभता हुआ
• Arabic: حاد - لاذع (رائحة/طعم)
• Bengali: তীব্র (গন্ধ/স্বাদ) - কটু (ব্যঙ্গ)
• Russian: резкий (запах/вкус) - едкий (замечание)
• Japanese: 刺激的な（匂い・味） - 辛辣な（言葉）
• Vietnamese: hăng - cay nồng - sắc bén (ngôn từ)
• Korean: 매운 (냄새/맛) - 자극적인 (말)
• Turkish: keskin (koku/tat) - dokunaklı (söz)
• Urdu: تیز (بو/ذائقہ) - کٹیلی (گفتگو)
• Indonesian: tajam (bau/rasa) - pedas (ucapan)

جمل نموذجية

The cheese has a pungent smell.

basic

She couldn't eat the pungent garlic.

basic

There was a pungent odor in the room.

basic

Her remarks were as pungent as chili peppers.

natural

The sauce is too pungent for me—my mouth is burning!

natural

Something pungent hit me the moment I opened the fridge.

natural