Katta
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Katta कट्टा or Katt कट्ट is a modern Hindi colloquial word used as an adjective to describe an event
Event
Event can refer to many things such as:* An observable occurrence, phenomenon or an extraordinary occurrenceA type of gathering:* A ceremony, for example, a marriage* A competition, for example, a sports competition* A convention...

 that is either wrong or undesired to a person(s). It can be used as "tera toh katta hogaya" or "mera toh katta hogaya, dad got to know about the marks." Or it can be used in a casual tone just to warn someone about something like "yeh mat kar warna tera katt jayega". It can roughly be translated in English as "suffering embarrassment
Embarrassment
Embarrassment is an emotional state of intense discomfort with oneself, experienced upon having a socially unacceptable act or condition witnessed by or revealed to others. Usually some amount of loss of honour or dignity is involved, but how much and the type depends on the embarrassing situation...

, shame
Shame
Shame is, variously, an affect, emotion, cognition, state, or condition. The roots of the word shame are thought to derive from an older word meaning to cover; as such, covering oneself, literally or figuratively, is a natural expression of shame....

, or failure
Failure
Failure refers to the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic...

" or things not turning out the way they were desired to. It's epistemology as a slang word is vague. However, the word katta is seen in more than one Indian language whilst its meaning and usage differ.

Other meanings of katta-कट्टा

  • In Hindi, it is sometimes used to refer to the guy who takes care of the procedings of a funeral. Generally he is a helper of the priest who arrange for all the necessary objects that are required for the funeral as per the Hindu traditions.
  • Local law-breakers prefer a 'katta' (a variant of gun
    Gun
    A gun is a muzzle or breech-loaded projectile-firing weapon. There are various definitions depending on the nation and branch of service. A "gun" may be distinguished from other firearms in being a crew-served weapon such as a howitzer or mortar, as opposed to a small arm like a rifle or pistol,...

     that is made locally by some unauthorised dealer), as it is easy to dispose of and its ownership can't be tracked to them. Police records reveal that in about 78% of criminal cases, 'katta' or its refined version was used. Not only petty criminals but dacoits in Bundelkhand region also prefer the refined version of 'kattas'.
  • Katta is also used for a big bag (usually made of jute
    Jute
    Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, which has been classified in the family Tiliaceae, or more recently in Malvaceae....

     or plastic
    Plastic bag
    A plastic bag, polybag, or pouch is a type of packaging made of thin, flexible, plastic film, nonwoven fabric, or plastic textile. Plastic bags are used for containing and transporting goods such as foods, produce, powders, ice, magazines, comic books, chemicals and waste.Most plastic bags are...

    ) which is used for transporting food grains or other items. For example सीमेंट का कट्टा means "cement bag" or "bag of cement".
  • In Marathi
    Marathi language
    Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...

    , katta means a platform
    Platform
    - Physical objects and features :* Diving platform, used in competitive diving* Jumping platform, naturally occurring platforms, or platforms made in an ad-hoc way for cliff jumping* Oil platform, a structure built for oil production...

     (or bench
    Bench (furniture)
    A bench is a piece of furniture, on which several people may sit at the same time. Benches are typically made of wood, but may also be made of metal, stone, or synthetic materials. Many benches have arm and back rests; some have no back rest and can be sat on from either side. In public areas,...

    ) built around a tree or any boundary or wall surface, generally a place where people meet and talk. This usage - as a meeting place where ideas and pleasantries are exchanged - is popular in colleges.
  • If it is used in combination with हट्टा, i.e हट्टा-कट्टा, then it means a strong and stout person.
  • In Punjabi
    Punjabi language
    Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the historical Punjab region . For Sikhs, the Punjabi language stands as the official language in which all ceremonies take place. In Pakistan, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language...

    , katta refers to a calf
    Calf
    Calves are the young of domestic cattle. Calves are reared to become adult cattle, or are slaughtered for their meat, called veal.-Terminology:...

    .
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