1.5 Common Conversational Words and Phrases in Punjabi
| Punjabi | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਨਮਸਤੇ, ਨਮਸਕਾਰ। | Namaste, Namaskar. (Hindu Punjabi) | Hello/Bye. |
| ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲਿ। | Sat Shri Akal. (Sikh Punjabi) | Hello/Bye. |
| ਧੰਨਵਾਦ। | Dhanvaad. | Thank you. |
| ਆਓ ਜੀ। | Aao Ji. | Please, come. |
| ਜੀ ਆਇਆਂ ਨੂੰ। | Jee Aaeaan nu. | Welcome. |
| ਬੈਠੋ ਜੀ। | Baitho Jee. | Come and sit. |
| ਅੱਛਾ ਜੀ। | Achha Jee. | Okay. |
| ਫਿਰ ਮਿਲਾਂਗੇ। | Phir Milaange. | See you again. |
| ਰੱਬ ਰਾਖਾ। | Rabb Raakha. | Goodbye. (lit: May God protect you.) |
| ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ। | Bau’t vadheeaa. | Very good. |
| ਮਾਫ ਕਰਨਾ। | Maaf karna. | Sorry/Excuse me. |
| ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਬੋਲੋ ਜੀ। | Dubaara bolo jee. | Please say again. |
| ਇਹ ਠੀਕ ਹੈ। | E’h theek hai. | That is fine. |
| ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ। | Mainu nahi pata. | I don’t know. |
| ਸ਼ਾਬਾਸ਼। | Shaabaash. | Well done/Good job! |
Test Yourself
Activity 1: Match the Words
Activity 2: Listening
Listen to the following video from 0:45 seconds and answer the question given below.
ਧੰਨਵਾਦ!
