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As a Panjabi language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about prepositions in Panjabi. Prepositions are essential components of any language, and they help us indicate location, time, direction, and other relationships between different elements in a sentence. In this lesson, we will discuss the basics of using prepositions in Panjabi, and we will delve into some of the most common prepositions that you will encounter in everyday conversation.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Adjectives and Adverbs & Conditional Mood.

What are Prepositions?

Prepositions are words that help us describe the relationship between different elements in a sentence. They are usually found before a noun or pronoun, and they help us indicate location, time, direction, and other relationships. In Panjabi, prepositions are placed after the noun or pronoun that they modify.

Types of Prepositions

There are several types of prepositions in Panjabi. Some prepositions indicate location, whereas others indicate time, direction, or other relationships. Here are some of the most commonly used prepositions in Panjabi:

Prepositions of Location

Prepositions of location indicate where something is located in relation to something else. Here are some examples of prepositions of location in Panjabi:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
ਵਿਚ	Wich	In
ਉੱਤੇ	Utte	On
ਹੇਠਾਂ	Haythaan	Under
ਉਪਰ	Upar	Above
ਪਸਾਰ	Pasaar	Across
ਵੱਖ	Vakh	Apart

Here are some examples of how to use prepositions of location in a sentence:

• ਪੈਰਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਮਿੱਠੇ ਘਾਹ ਦੀ ਖੁਸ਼ਬੂ ਸੀ ਪਿਆਰੀ। (Paeraan wich mitthe ghaah di khushboo si pyaari.) - The scent of sweet grass was dear to my feet.

• ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਕ਼ਾਗਜ਼ ਹੈ। (Mez utte kaagaz hai.) - The paper is on the table.

Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of time help us describe when something happens. Here are some examples of prepositions of time in Panjabi:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
ਦੌਰਾਨ	Douraan	During
ਪਿਛਲੇ	Pichle	Past
ਆਉਣ ਵਾਲੇ	Aaun vaale	Next
ਹੁਣ	Hun	Now
ਬਾਅਦ	Baad	After
ਪਹਿਲੇ	Pehle	Before
ਵਿਚੋਂ	Wichon	From
ਲਈ	Lae	For
ਵਿਚ	Wich	In
ਨੂੰ	Nu	At
ਦੌਰਾਨ	Douraan	While

Here are some examples of how to use prepositions of time in a sentence:

• ਮੈਂ ਕਲ ਆਉਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main kal aaun vaala haan.) - I am coming next week.

• ਸੂਰਜ ਢਲਾਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਨਿੱਕਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। (Sooraj dhalan toh pahilaan nikal jaanda hai.) - The sun rises before dawn.

Prepositions of Direction

Prepositions of direction indicate where something is going. Here are some examples of prepositions of direction in Panjabi:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
ਉੱਤੇ	Utte	Up
ਹੇਠਾਂ	Haythaan	Down
ਬਾਏਂ	Baayein	Left
ਸੱਜੇ	Sajje	Straight
ਸੱਜੇ ਛੱਡ	Sajje chhad	Turn
ਸੱਜੇ ਕਰਕੇ	Sajje karkay	Ahead
ਸੈਂਟਰ	Centre	Centre
ਦਾਇਆਂ	Dayaan	Right

Here are some examples of how to use prepositions of direction in a sentence:

• ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮ ਦੀ ਤਰਫ ਸਮਝਾਅੋ। (Apane kam di taraf samjhaao.) - Focus on your work.

• ਮੈਂ ਗੁਰੂਦੁਆਰਾ ਦਾਇਆਂ ਹਾਂ। (Main gurudwaara dayaan haan.) - I am on the right side of the Gurudwara.

Common Prepositions Usage

I hope these examples help you understand how to use prepositions in Panjabi. Keep practicing and using these prepositions in your conversations, and you'll soon be a pro at using them correctly! Prepositions are something that comes naturally with time, but with practice, you'll find that they become second nature to you.

In the next lesson on conjunctions, I will discuss how to use conjunctions to connect words, phrases, and clauses in Panjabi. Stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Panjabi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Panjabi Script

• Gurmukhi Alphabet
• Gurmukhi Matra

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Basic Words and Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Time
• Days and Months

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Adjectives and Adverbs

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Colors and Shapes
• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories
• Family and Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Places
• Accommodation and Reservations

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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Panjabi Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Food and Cuisine
• Traditional Clothing

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Sports and Exercise
• Arts and Entertainment
• Outdoor Activities

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Panjabi Literature and Media

• Folklore and Legends
• Panjabi Literature
• Panjabi Media

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Health and Emergencies

• Health and Illness
• Emergencies

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Expressing Opinions and Emotions

• Likes and Dislikes
• Emotions and Feelings

Other Lessons

• Present Tense
• Conditional Mood
• How to Use Be
• Asking Questions
• Likes and Dislikes
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Gender
• Gurmukhi Matra
• Conjunctions

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