Language/Kashmiri/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Kashmiri learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some basic Kashmiri vocabulary related to education. Kashmiri being one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, is an important language to learn for the people living in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. Learning Kashmiri is essential to preserve the Kashmiri culture and tradition, which is unique in its own way.
To improve your Kashmiri Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Let's start with basic Kashmiri words related to education.
Classroom[edit | edit source]
A classroom is a place where the teacher teaches the students.
| Kashmiri | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ژاٹھٕ کُٹھ | Kur | Classroom |
| تعلیم چکھ | Ta'aleem chakh | Blackboard |
| ژاٹھٕ ہال | School | School |
| تعلیم | Ta'aleem | Education |
Conversation
- Person 1: کور وباؤ ٹیچر؟ (Kur wabo teacher?) (Which classroom is the teacher in?)
- Person 2: تعلیم چکھ نمبر پانچ (Ta'aleem chakh number paach) (Classroom number five has the teacher.)
Subject[edit | edit source]
A subject is a particular area of study, for example, mathematics or geography.
| Kashmiri | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سبق | Sabq | Subject |
| گرٛؠندُت | grêndut | Mathematics |
| ترقی | Taraqqi | Progress |
| تجربہ | Tajarba | Experience |
| ریاضیات | Reazaayat | Arithmetic |
Conversation
- Person 1: کنٹرول اینڈ اینجن؟ (Control and Engine?) (What subjects are you studying?)
- Person 2: اے! ہساب اور میکینکل انجن؟ (Ae! Hisaab aur mechanical engine?) (Oh! Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering.)
Examination[edit | edit source]
An examination is an official test to show your knowledge or ability in a particular subject.
| Kashmiri | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| پیپر | Paper | Exam Paper |
| مکھ ٹایم | Mukh teim | Duration |
| آرٹ انڈ کرافٹ | Art and craft | Arts and crafts |
| آؤٹ بوک | Out book | Allowed books |
| اکثر منٹ | Aksar minute | Most minutes |
| آزمائش | Aazmaaish | Examination |
Conversation
- Person 1: کھو پیپر کھو کچھ سوال ہن؟ (Kho paper kho kuch sawaal han?) (Did you lose your exam paper and some questions?)
- Person 2: ناہ! میرے پاس سارے آوٹ بوکس تھے. (Nah! Mere paas saare out books thae.) (No! I had all the allowed books with me. )
Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]
Kashmir has its own language, literature, and culture. The regional language of Kashmir is Kashmiri. Kashmiri literature spans approximately 800 years until the present day. Kashmiri music comprises a wide range of genres such as song, dance, and theatre. Kashmir is also famous for the art of carpet weaving and embroidery.
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned some basic Kashmiri vocabulary related to education. We learned about the classroom, subject, and examination. We also gained an insight into Kashmiri culture.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- A Vocabulary of the Kashmiri Language - In Two Parts Kashmiri ...
- Kashmiri - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com