Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Drinks
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In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to drinks. We will also learn about various drinks that are popular in Punjab and the cultural significance behind them. So, let's get started!
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Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of common drinks in Panjabi along with their translations and pronunciation:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| เจชเจพเจฃเฉ | paani | water |
| เจเจพเจน | chaah | tea |
| เจฆเฉเจง | doodh | milk |
| เจฒเฉฑเจธเฉ | lassi | lassi (a traditional drink made from yogurt) |
| เจธเฉเจซเฉ | sophee | sugarcane juice |
| เจเจพเจธ | chaas | buttermilk |
| เจเฉเจธ | juus | juice |
| เจฅเฉฐเจฌเฉ | thambi | coconut water |
| เจถเจฐเจฌเจค | sharaabat | sherbet (an aromatic drink made from fruits or flowers that is often diluted with water or soda) |
| เจจเฉเจเจฌเฉ เจชเจพเจฃเฉ | neembu paani | lemonade |
| เจเฉเจซเฉ | kofi | coffee |
| เจฎเฉเจ เฉ เจคเจพเจเจฌเจพเจเฉ | meethe taaNbaakhu | sweet tobacco (a type of homemade drink that is prepared from sugarcane and tobacco) |
Note: The pronunciation guide above is based on the English alphabet system.
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
In Punjab, people love to drink lassi, which is traditionally served in earthen pots called "matkas." It is known for its creamy texture and sour taste, which is derived from the fermentation of yogurt.
Sugarcane juice, or "sophee," is another popular drink that is often sweetened with jaggery (unrefined sugar) and garnished with mint leaves. It is particularly refreshing during the hot summer months.
Chaah, or tea, is a staple drink in Punjab and is often served with a variety of snacks such as pakoras and samosas. It is common for people to gather at tea stalls, known as "chai wala," to socialize and drink tea together.
Sherbet has a significant role in Punjabi cuisine and is often served during special occasions such as weddings and celebrations. It is believed to have a cooling effect on the body and is therefore popular during the hot summer months.
Conversation[edit | edit source]
Let's see some example sentences using the vocabulary we have learned:
- Person 1: เจฎเฉเจ เจเจพเจน เจชเฉเจฃเจพ เจเจพเจนเฉเฉฐเจฆเจพ เจนเจพเจเฅค (main chaah peena chaahunda haan.) (I want to drink tea.)
- Person 2: เจธเจพเจจเฉเฉฐ เจฒเฉฑเจธเฉ เจชเฉเจฃเฉ เจนเฉเฅค (saanuN lassi peeni hai.) (We want to drink lassi.)
- Person 1: เจฎเฉเจ เจเฉเจธ เจชเฉเจฃเจพ เจชเจธเฉฐเจฆ เจเจฐเจฆเจพ เจนเจพเจเฅค (main juus peena pasand karda haan.) (I like to drink juice.)
- Person 2: เจฎเฉเจ เจชเจพเจฃเฉ เจชเฉเจฃเจพ เจเจพเจนเฉเฉฐเจฆเจพ เจนเจพเจเฅค (main paani peena chaahunda haan.) (I want to drink water.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned about various types of drinks in Panjabi along with their translations and pronunciations. We also explored the cultural significance and popularity of certain drinks in the region. Don't forget to practice and improve your Panjabi vocabulary using Polyglot Club. For more vocabulary topics, check out our Vocabulary page.
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