Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Accommodation-and-Reservations

Panjabi → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Travel and Transportation → Accommodation and Reservations

As a Panjabi language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to delve into this lesson on accommodation and reservations. In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to accommodation, how to make hotel reservations, and the basics of checking in at a hotel in Panjabi.

Vocabulary

Let us begin by learning some key vocabulary words related to accommodation and reservations:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
ਹੋਟਲ	hottal	Hotel
ਰਿਜ਼ਰਵੇਸ਼ਨ	rijarvēśana	Reservation
ਰੂਮ	rūma	Room
ਦੀਵਾਂ	dīvāṃ	Bed
ਸੰਦ	sanda	Pillow
ਕਮੋਡ	kam ōda	Cupboard/Wardrobe
ਖ਼ਾਨਾ	khanā	Meal/Food
ਖਾਨੇ ਦਾ ਮੇਜ਼	khānē dā mēza	Dining Table
ਸੇਵਾ	sēvā	Service
ਠੀਕ ਕਰਨਾ	ṭhīka karanā	To Fix/To Repair
ਊਪਰੀ ਮੇਜ਼ਬਾਨੀ	ūparī mēzbānī	Hospitality
ਵਤਨ	vatana	Country
ਸ਼ਹਿਰ	shahir	City
ਰਸਤੇ ਦਾ ਨਕਸ਼ਾ	rastē dā nakshā	Map/Route Remember to practice the pronunciation of each word and try to use them in sentences to improve your fluency. Making a Reservation Making a reservation at a hotel in Panjabi is quite simple. Here are some common phrases to use when making a reservation: ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਰਿਜ਼ਰਵੇਸ਼ਨ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (kī mai ikk rijarvēśana kar sakadā hāṃ?) - Can I make a reservation? ਮੈਂਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਰੂਮ ਦੀ ਰਿਜ਼ਰਵੇਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਹੈ। (mainnē ikk rūma dī rijarvēśana karvāī hai.) - I have made a reservation for a room. ਕੀ ਮੈਂਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਰਿਜ਼ਰਵੇਸ਼ਨ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਹੈ? (kī mainnē pahilāṃ tōṃ rijarvēśana karvāī hai?) - Have I made a reservation before? ਕੀ ਕੋਈ ਰੂਮ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ? (kī kōī rūma uplabhad hai?) - Are there any rooms available? ਕੀ ਰੂਮ ਨੂੰ ਬੁੱਕ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕੀ ਚੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਚਾਹੀਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ? (kī rūma nū bukk karan laī kī chīzāṃ chāhīdīāṃ han?) - What do I need to book a room? Checking In Once you have made a reservation, it is time to check in at the hotel. Here are some common phrases to use while checking in: ਮੈਂ ਰੂਮ ਨੰਬਰ ਦੀ ਤੱਥ ਰਿਜ਼ਰਵੇਸ਼ਨ ਨੂੰ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (main rūma nambra dī tatth rijarvēśana nū pēsha kardā hāṃ.) - I present my reservation and room number. ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਕੁਝ ਦੇਣਾ-ਲੇਣਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ? (kī main kujh dēṇā-lēṇā karanā hai?) - What do I need to do? ਮੈਂ ਆਈਡੀ ਕਾਰਡ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਰੂਰਤ ਹੈ। (main ā'īḍī kārada dī zarūrata hai.) - I need an ID card. ਮੁਝੇ ਰੂਮ ਕੀ ਚਾਵੀ ਦੀ ਜਰੂਰਤ ਹੈ। (mujhē rūma kī chāvī dī jarūrata hai.) - I need a room key. Useful Phrases Here are some useful phrases that you may need while staying at a hotel in Panjabi: ਰੂਮ ਲਾਂਈ ਜਾਦਾ || rūma lāī jādā || Housekeeping ਹੋਟਲ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਾਨੇ ਦੀ ਤਰਫ਼ ਬੁੱਕ ਕਰਿਏ || hottala dē khana dī taraf bukk kariyē || Book a table at the hotel ਕੀ ਇਸ ਹੋਟਲ 'ਚ ਵਾਈ ਫਾਈ ਹੈ? || kī isa hottala 'ca vā'ī phā'ī hai? || Is there Wi-Fi in this hotel? ਮੁਝੇ ਇੱਕ ਟੈਕਸੀ ਸੱਧਣ ਲਈ ਲਾਉ। || mujhē ikk ṭaikasī saṭhaṇa laī lā'u. || Call a taxi for me. Remember, being polite and courteous goes a long way, especially when you are in a foreign country. So, don't forget to use words like "ਜੀ" (jī) which means "yes" with respect or "ਸੁਣੋ" (sūṇō) which means "listen" to show that you are giving the person your undivided attention. I hope this lesson has been of help to you, and you now feel more confident about making reservations and checking in at a hotel in Panjabi. Keep practicing these words and phrases, and in no time, you will become a pro! Table of Contents - Panjabi Course - 0 to A1 Course Presentation Introduction to Panjabi Script Gurmukhi Alphabet Gurmukhi Matra Basic Words and Phrases Greetings and Introductions Numbers and Time Days and Months Basic Sentence Structure Subject-Object-Verb Order Nouns and Pronouns Adjectives and Adverbs Everyday Vocabulary Colors and Shapes Food and Drinks Clothing and Accessories Family and Relationships Verbs and Tenses Present Tense Past Tense Future Tense Travel and Transportation Modes of Transportation Directions and Places Accommodation and Reservations Questions and Negation Asking Questions Negation Panjabi Customs and Traditions Festivals and Celebrations Food and Cuisine Traditional Clothing Hobbies and Leisure Activities Sports and Exercise Arts and Entertainment Outdoor Activities Prepositions and Conjunctions Prepositions Conjunctions Panjabi Literature and Media Folklore and Legends Panjabi Literature Panjabi Media Health and Emergencies Health and Illness Emergencies Expressing Opinions and Emotions Likes and Dislikes Emotions and Feelings Related Lessons Drinks Family and Relationships Modes of Transportation Days and Months Health Colors Express Surprise Days of the Week Feelings and Emotions