Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Panjabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to the days of the week in Panjabi. Knowing the days of the week is essential for basic communication, especially when making plans or scheduling appointments. So, let's get started!
Introduction[edit | edit source]
In Panjabi, the days of the week are named after the planets of the solar system. Each day is associated with a different planet and significant in terms of traditional and cultural beliefs.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson:Colors, Health, Greetings and Introductions & Express Surprise.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are the days of the week in Panjabi with their transliteration and English meanings:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਐਤਵਾਰ (aitvār) | /eɪtʋɑr/ | Sunday |
| ਸੋਮਵਾਰ (somvār) | /so̪mʋɑr/ | Monday |
| ਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ (maŋgalvār) | /məŋgəlʋɑr/ | Tuesday |
| ਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ (budhvār) | /bʊðʋɑr/ | Wednesday |
| ਵੀਰਵਾਰ (vīrvār) | /ʋiːrʋɑr/ | Thursday |
| ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ (śukkrvār) | /ʃʊkːərʋɑr/ | Friday |
| ਸ਼ਨਿੱਚਰਵਾਰ (shanichrvār) | /ʃənɪtʃərʋɑr/ | Saturday |
It's important to note that Panjabi is a tonal language, which means that the pitch in which you say a word carries meaning. So, pay attention to the tonal variations while pronouncing these words.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Dialogue 1:
- Person 1: ਕੀ ਪਹਿਲੀਵਾਰ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੰਮ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਜਿਮੀਵਾਰ ਹੋ? (kī pahilīvār tusī̃ kaṃm tõ pahilā̃ jivīvār ho?) (Did you have a difficult Monday at work?)
- Person 2: ਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਸਪਤਾਹ ਛੁੱਟੀ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਚੱਲਾ ਜਾਣਗਾ। (nahī̃, maĩ is saptāh chuṭī lai ke chaḷā jāṇgā.) (No, I'm taking leave this week.)
- Dialogue 2:
- Person 1: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਕਰਨਗੇ? (kī tusī̃ budhvār nū̃ mīṭiŋg karnge?) (Will you schedule the meeting on Wednesday?)
- Person 2: ਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਂ ਉਸ ਦਿਨ ਬਹਿਤ ਓਕਾਤੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਹੋਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹਾਂ (nahī̃, maĩ us din bahit ōkāte bāhar hoṇ vālā hã) (No, I'll be out most of the day.)
Cultural Tidbits[edit | edit source]
- The Sun (ਸੂਰਜ - sūraj) and the Moon (ਚੰਦ - chaṇd) are considered the King and Queen of the planets, respectively. Hence, Sunday and Monday are named after them.
- Tuesday (ਮੰਗਲਵਾਰ - maŋgalvār) is named after the planet Mars (ਮੰਗਲ - maŋgal), also known as the God of War in Hinduism.
- Wednesday (ਬੁੱਧਵਾਰ - budhvār) is named after the planet Mercury (ਬੁੱਧ - budh), also known as the God of Wisdom.
- Thursday (ਵੀਰਵਾਰ - vīrvār) is named after the planet Jupiter (ਬ੍ਰਹਸਪਤਿ - brahaspati), considered the Teacher of the gods in Hinduism.
- Friday (ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ - śukkrvār) is named after the planet Venus (ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰ - śukkar), also known as the God of Love.
- Saturday (ਸ਼ਨਿੱਚਰਵਾਰ - shanichrvār) is named after the planet Saturn (ਸ਼ਨਿਚਰ - śanichar), also known as the God of Justice.
To improve your Panjabi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Time ਸਮਾ
- Drinks
- Express Surprise
- Days ਦਿਨ
- Resources
- Health
- Languages ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ
- How to say Good Bye?