Feelings

1. ଖୁସି

   khusi

   Happy

   Usage

   The most basic word for joy. "Mun khusi" means I am happy

2. ଆନନ୍ଦ

   ānanda

   Joy

   Usage

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

3. ଉତ୍ସାହ

   utsāha

   Enthusiasm

   Usage

   For anticipation about what is coming — handy when discussing plans

4. ଗର୍ବ

   garba

   Pride

   Usage

   For praising someone's culture or work

5. ଶାନ୍ତି

   śānti

   Peace

   Usage

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

6. ପ୍ରେମ

   prema

   Love

   Usage

   Covers both romantic and family love

7. ମୋତେ ଭଲ ଲାଗେ

   mote bhala lāge

   I like it

   Usage

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

8. ମନେ ପଡ଼ୁଛି

   mane paṛuchhi

   I'm reminded / I miss it

   Usage

   Literally "it comes to mind" — for missing a person or a place

9. ଦୁଃଖ

   duḥkha

   Sadness

   Usage

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

10. ଖରାପ ଲାଗୁଛି

    kharāpa lāguchhi

    I feel bad

    Usage

    Covers low spirits and feeling unwell alike — a handy opener

11. ନିରାଶ

    nirāśa

    Disappointed

    Usage

    A mild way to say something fell short

12. ଏକୁଟିଆ

    ekuṭiā

    Alone / Lonely

    Usage

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

13. ରାଗ

    rāga

    Anger

    Usage

    "Rāga lāguchhi" means I am angry — it describes your state, not blame

14. ବିରକ୍ତ

    birakta

    Annoyed

    Usage

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

15. ଡର

    ḍara

    Fear

    Usage

    "Ḍara lāguchhi" means I am scared. Pair it with what scares you

16. ଆଶ୍ଚର୍ଯ୍ୟ

    āścarya

    Surprise

    Usage

    Can be positive — for reacting to carvings or a view

17. ଚିନ୍ତା

    chintā

    Worry

    Usage

    "Chintā karantu nāhĩ" means don't worry — useful for reassuring someone

18. ମାନସିକ ଚାପ

    mānasika chāpa

    Stress

    Usage

    Literally "mental pressure" — for explaining why you are worn out

19. ଲଜ୍ଜା

    lajjā

    Shyness / Embarrassment

    Usage

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

20. ବୋର

    bora

    Bored

    Usage

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

21. ଥକି ଯାଇଛି

    thaki jāichhi

    I'm tired

    Usage

    For saying you cannot walk further, including when the heat has got to you

22. ନିଦ ଲାଗୁଛି

    nida lāguchhi

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    A polite way to signal you want to turn in

23. ଭଲ ଅଛି

    bhala achhi

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The answer when asked how you are. Safe with anyone

24. ଭଲ ଲାଗୁନାହିଁ

    bhala lāgunāhĩ

    I don't feel well

    Usage

    The opener before describing symptoms; understood anywhere

25. କୃତଜ୍ଞ

    kṛtajña

    Grateful

    Usage

    The formal word for gratitude; a light thank-you is "dhanyabāda"

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