Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Family-and-Relationships
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As a Panjabi language teacher, I have been teaching Panjabi for the last 20 years. In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to family and relationships. Family plays a very important role in Panjabi culture, and it is important to understand different words related to it.
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Vocabulary
Family
In Panjabi, we have different words for different members of the family.
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਪਰਿਵਾਰ | /pariva:r/ | Family |
| ਵਾਲਿਅਤ | /vaːlia:t̪/ | Relationship |
| ਪਿਤਾ | /pita:/ | Father |
| ਮਾਤਾ | /ma:ta:/ | Mother |
| ਪੁੱਤ | /put̪t̪/ | Son |
| ਪੁੱਤਰੀ | /put̪t̪ri:/ | Daughter |
| ਭਾਈ | /bʱa:i/ | Elder Brother |
| ਵੇਲਣ | /ve:la:n/ | Younger Brother |
| ਭਾਭੀ | /bʱa:b̤i:/ | Elder Brother's Wife |
| ਭੈਣ | /bʱɛn/ | Elder Sister |
| ਨੰਦ | /nənd̪/ | Younger Sister's Husband |
| ਸੱਸ | /sas/ | Mother-in-Law |
| ਸਾਲੀ | /saːli/ | Younger Brother's Wife |
| ਸੱਸੁਰ | /sasur/ | Father-in-Law |
Relationships
It is important to know how to talk about different relationships in Panjabi. Here are some words related to it:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਰਿਸ਼ਤਾ | /ris̪ʈ̬a:/ | Relationship |
| ਵਿਆਹ | /vya:h/ | Marriage |
| ਵਿਆਹਿਕ ਰਿਸ਼ਤੇ | /vya:hik ris̪ʈ̬e:/ | Marital relationships |
| ਅਨਮੋਲ ਰਿਸ਼ਤੇ | /ənmo:l ris̪ʈ̬e:/ | Close Relationships |
| ਦੋਸਤੀ | /d̪os̪ti/ | Friendship |
Emotions and Feelings
Emotions and feelings are an important part of any language. Here are some words related to emotions and feelings in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਪਿਆਰ | /pia:r/ | Love |
| ਦੁੰਖ | /d̪uŋkʰ/ | Sadness |
| ਖੁਸ਼ੀ | /kʰuʃi:/ | Happiness |
| ਜਿਹਾ | /d͡ʒiha:/ | Jealousy |
| ਆਸ਼ਾ | /a:ʃa:/ | Hope |
Now, let's learn some phrases that we can use in our day-to-day conversations.
Phrases
Here are some common phrases related to family and relationships in Panjabi:
- ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸ ਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusīn kis de ho?) - Who are you related to?
- ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੌਣ ਹੋ? (Tusīn kaun ho?) - Who are you?
- ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ (ਪਿਤਾ, ਮਾਤਾ, ਭਾਈ ਜੀ, ਭਾਭੀ ਜੀ, ਮੈਂ, ਮੇਰੇ ਪੁੱਤਰ ਤੇ ਪੁੱਤਰੀ) ਹੈ। (mera pariva:r (pita, ma:ta:, bʱa:i d͡ʒi:, bʱa:b̤i d͡ʒi:, ma:ɛ̃, mɛre put̪t̪ar te put̪t̪ri:) hai.) - My family (father, mother, elder brother, elder brother's wife, me, my son, and daughter) is...
- ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਦਾ ਨਾਂ ਹੈ (ੲੂਥਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਹੈ)। (mere piŋd da naam hai (yuthān kihaa jaanada hai). - My village name is (known as Yuthaan).
- ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੇ ਰਿਸ਼ਤੇ ਹੈਂ? (Tusīn kī kisam de ris̪ʈ̬e hain?) - What kind of relationships do you have?
- ਮੈਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਦਾ ਦੋਸਤ (ਵਿਆਹ ਸੁਨਿਤਾ ਹੈ)। (Main tusīn da dost (vya:h sunīta hai).) - I am your friend (I heard about your marriage).
- ਬਹੁਤ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਮੈਂ ਵੀਹ ਦੇ ਵਿਆਹ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ। (Bahuṭ khuśī hoīā̃ main vīh dē vya:h dī khabar sun kē.) - I am very happy to hear about your marriage.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to family and relationships in Panjabi. Knowing these words and phrases can help you to communicate effectively in the Panjabi language. Remember, Panjabi is not just about speaking the language, but it's about understanding and immersing in the culture. Keep practicing and learn more about the rich Panjabi culture.
Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Animals & Directions and Places.
Other Lessons
- Animals
- Directions and Places
- Health
- Food
- Health and Illness
- Days of the Week
- How to say Good Bye?
- Outdoor Activities
- Greetings and Introductions
- Clothes
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