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== Introduction ==
Welcome to the lesson on asking questions in Panjabi! In this lesson, we will learn how to form questions and use question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how. Asking questions is an essential skill in any language as it allows us to gather information, seek clarification, and engage in meaningful conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask questions in Panjabi and have conversations with native speakers. So let's dive in!
== Basic Structure of Questions ==
Before we delve into the specific question words, let's first understand the basic structure of questions in Panjabi. In Panjabi, the word order in questions is generally the same as in statements, with the subject followed by the verb and then the object. However, to indicate that a sentence is a question, we use intonation and question particles. Let's look at an example:
Example 1:
* Statement: ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main Panjabi bolda haan.) - I speak Panjabi.
* Question: ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Ki main Panjabi bolda haan?) - Do I speak Panjabi?
In the question above, we can see that the word order remains the same, but the question particle "ਕੀ" (ki) is added at the beginning of the sentence. The intonation also changes to indicate that it is a question.
Now that we understand the basic structure, let's explore the different question words and how they are used in Panjabi.
== Question Words ==
Question words are used to seek specific information in a question. In Panjabi, question words are similar to English and are used in a similar way. Let's explore each question word and its usage with examples.
=== Who ===
The question word "who" is used to inquire about a person's identity or to ask about the subject of a sentence. In Panjabi, "who" is translated as "ਕੌਣ" (kaun). Let's take a look at some examples:
Example 2:
* Statement: ਰਾਮ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ। (Ram parhda hai.) - Ram studies.
* Question: ਕੌਣ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ? (Kaun parhda hai?) - Who studies?
Example 3:
* Statement: ਮੇਰੇ ਯਾਰ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (Mere yaar aunde han.) - My friends are coming.
* Question: ਕੌਣ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ? (Kaun aunde han?) - Who is coming?
=== What ===
The question word "what" is used to inquire about something or to ask for information about an object or an action. In Panjabi, "what" is translated as "ਕੀ" (ki). Let's see some examples:


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Example 4:
* Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹੋ। (Tusi parhde ho.) - You study.
* Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi ki parhde ho?) - What do you study?


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Example 5:
* Statement: ਮੈਂ ਕੁਦੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main kudiyan nu gaana gaunda haan.) - I sing songs to girls.
* Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi ki gaana gaunde ho?) - What songs do you sing?
 
=== Where ===
 
The question word "where" is used to inquire about a location or a place. In Panjabi, "where" is translated as "ਕਿੱਥੇ" (kithe). Let's look at some examples:
 
Example 6:
* Statement: ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਅੰਮਰੀਕਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। (Mera ghar America vich hai.) - My house is in America.
* Question: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? (Tuhada ghar kithe hai?) - Where is your house?
 
Example 7:
* Statement: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਹਨ। (Punjab vich bahut sade yaar han.) - We have a lot of friends in Punjab.
* Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹਨ? (Tuhade yaar kithe han?) - Where are your friends?
 
=== When ===
 
The question word "when" is used to inquire about a specific time or to ask about the time an event is taking place. In Panjabi, "when" is translated as "ਕਦੋਂ" (kadon). Let's see some examples:
 
Example 8:
* Statement: ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main savere jaanda haan.) - I go in the morning.
* Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kadon jaande ho?) - When do you go?


Asking questions is one of the most important aspects of communication in any language. In Panjabi, forming questions is relatively straightforward once you understand the basic sentence structure and question words. In this lesson, we will learn how to form questions in Panjabi and use question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how.  
Example 9:
* Statement: ਮੇਰੀ ਬਿੱਲੀ ਰਾਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਗਦੀ ਹੈ। (Meri billi raat vich jaagdi hai.) - My cat stays awake at night.
* Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬਿੱਲੀ ਕਦੋਂ ਜਾਗਦੀ ਹੈ? (Tuhadi billi kadon jaagdi hai?) - When does your cat stay awake?


=== Why ===


<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Panjabi/Grammar/Conjunctions|Conjunctions]] & [[Language/Panjabi/Grammar/Gender|Gender]].</span>
The question word "why" is used to inquire about the reason or the cause of something. In Panjabi, "why" is translated as "ਕਿਉਂ" (kiun). Let's take a look at some examples:
== Basic Sentence Structure Recap ==


Before we delve into forming questions, let's quickly recap the basic sentence structure in Panjabi.  
Example 10:
* Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੜ੍ਹੋਗੇ। (Tusi parhoge.) - You will study.
* Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਉਂ ਪੜ੍ਹੋਗੇ? (Tusi kiun parhoge?) - Why will you study?


Panjabi follows the Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order, which means that the subject of a sentence comes first, followed by the object, and then the verb. Here is an example sentence:
Example 11:
* ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main paani peenda haan.) - I drink water.
* Statement: ਸਾਡੀ ਗੱਡੀ ਖਰਾਬ ਹੋ ਗਈ। (Sadi gaddi kharab ho gayi.) - Our car broke down.
* Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਗੱਡੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਖਰਾਬ ਹੋ ਗਈ? (Tuhadi gaddi kiun kharab ho gayi?) - Why did your car break down?


In this sentence, "ਮੈਂ" (Main) is the subject, "ਪਾਣੀ" (paani) is the object, and "ਪੀਂਦਾ" (peenda) is the verb.
=== How ===


== Asking Yes/No Questions ==
The question word "how" is used to inquire about the manner, state, or condition of something. In Panjabi, "how" is translated as "ਕਿਵੇਂ" (kiven). Let's see some examples:


Yes/No questions are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." In Panjabi, the easiest way to form a yes/no question is by changing the intonation or tone of voice at the end of a statement. For example:
Example 12:
* Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਣਗੇ। (Tusi gaana gaonge.) - You will sing a song.
* Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਣਗੇ? (Tusi kiven gaana gaonge?) - How will you sing a song?


* Statement: ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main paani peenda haan.) - I drink water.
Example 13:
* Yes/No Question: ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Ki main paani peenda haan?) - Do I drink water?
* Statement: ਸਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿੱਤਾ ਨਾਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। (Sade yaar apne pitta naal bahut pyar karde han.) - Our friends love their fathers very much.
* Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿੱਤਾ ਨਾਲ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ? (Tuhade yaar kiven apne pitta naal pyar karde han?) - How do your friends love their fathers?


As you can see, the structure of the sentence remains the same, but the tone of voice at the end changes to indicate that it is a question. The word "ਕੀ" (Ki) is often added at the beginning of the sentence to indicate that it is a question.
== Cultural Insights ==


Here is another example:
In Panjabi culture, asking questions is an important part of communication. Panjabi people are known for their curiosity and their desire to learn about others. When engaging in conversations with Panjabi speakers, asking questions shows genuine interest and is a way to build connections. It is also common for Panjabi speakers to ask personal questions, such as about family, occupation, and marital status, as a way to get to know someone better. However, it is essential to be respectful and considerate when asking personal questions, as some topics may be sensitive or private. Overall, asking questions in Panjabi culture is seen as a way to foster understanding and create meaningful relationships.


* Statement: ਉਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹੈ। (Uh Panjabi bolda hai.) - He speaks Panjabi.
== Exercises ==
* Yes/No Question: ਕੀ ਉਹ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹੈ? (Ki uh Panjabi bolda hai?) - Does he speak Panjabi?


It's important to note that when asking yes/no questions in Panjabi, the word order remains the same. This is different from English, where the word order in questions changes.  
Now, let's practice what we have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of asking questions in Panjabi.


== Using Question Words ==
Exercise 1: Translate the following statements into questions using the appropriate question word.


In addition to yes/no questions, you can also form questions using question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how. In Panjabi, these question words are added to the beginning of a sentence, and the word order remains the same as in a statement.  
1. Statement: ਮੈਂ ਸੁਪਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main supna vich Panjab jaanda haan.) - I go to Punjab in my dreams.
  Question: ਮੈਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Main kithe jaanda haan?) - Where do I go?


Here are some examples:
2. Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਉਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ? (Tusi kyun apne kaam nahi karde?) - Why don't you do your work?
  Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ? (Tusi kis kaam nahi karde?) - What work don't you do?


* ਕੌਣ ਤੁਸੀਂ? (Kaun tusi?) - Who are you?
3. Statement: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੁੱਤੇ ਸੌਭਾਗਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ। (Mere kutte saubhaga vich han.) - My dogs are lucky.
* ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਹੜੇ ਤੋਂ ਹੋ? (Tusi kihde toh ho?) - Where are you from?
  Question: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੁੱਤੇ ਕਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ? (Mere kutte kis vich han?) - In what are my dogs lucky?
* ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਥੋਂ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kithon aunde ho?) - Where do you come from?
* ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦੇ ਹੋ? (Ki tusi Panjabi bolda ho?) - Do you speak Panjabi?
* ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਬੋਲਦੇ? (Ki tusi Panjabi nahi bolda?) - Don't you speak Panjabi?
* ਕਿਵੇਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੱਥ ਧੋਣੇ ਹਨ? (Kiven tusi hath dhondhe han?) - How do you wash your hands?
* ਕਿਵੇਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੋਟਲ ਲੇਣੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Kiven tusi hotel lene jaande ho?) - How do you go to the hotel?


As you can see, the question word is added to the beginning of the sentence, and the word order remains the same as in a statement.  
Exercise 2: Answer the following questions in Panjabi.


== Using "ਕਿਉਂ" (Kyun) to Ask Why ==
1. Question: ਕੌਣ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਾਠ ਪੜਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ? (Kaun tussiannu paath parhaunda hai?) - Who teaches you?
  Answer: ਮੇਰੇ ਉਸਤਾਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਾਠ ਪੜਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (Mere ustaad tussiannu paath parhaunde han.) - My teacher teaches me.


In addition to the basic question words, Panjabi also has a specific word for asking "why." This word is "ਕਿਉਂ" (Kyun). Here are some examples:
2. Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਉਠਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kiven savere uthe ho?) - How do you wake up in the morning?
  Answer: ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਉਠਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਜਦੋਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਅਲਾਰਮ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (Main savere uthta haan jadon mera alarm bajda hai.) - I wake up in the morning when my alarm goes off.


* ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਉਂ ਆਇਆ ਹੋ? (Tusi kyun aaya ho?) - Why did you come?
3. Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kithe jaande ho?) - Where do you go?
* ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਉਂ ਸਜਾ ਮਿਲੀ? (Us nu kyun saja mili?) - Why did he get punished?
  Answer: ਮੈਂ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਕਲਾਸ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main computer class jaanda haan.) - I go to computer class.
* ਉਸਦਾ ਘਰ ਕਿਉਂ ਬਚਾਇਆ ਨਹੀਂ? (Usda ghar kyun bachaya nahi?) - Why didn't he save his house?


== Negating Sentences ==
== Solutions ==


In addition to asking questions, it's also important to know how to negate sentences in Panjabi. To negate a sentence, simply add the word "ਨਹੀਂ" (nahi) after the verb.
Exercise 1:


Here are some examples:
1. ਮੈਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Main kithe jaanda haan?) - Where do I go?
2. ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ? (Tusi kis kaam nahi karde?) - What work don't you do?
3. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੁੱਤੇ ਕਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ? (Mere kutte kis vich han?) - In what are my dogs lucky?


* Positive: ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main paani peenda haan.) - I drink water.
Exercise 2:
  Negative: ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਪੀਂਦਾ। (Main paani nahi peenda.) - I do not drink water.
* Positive: ਉਸਦਾ ਘਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ। (Usda ghar bahut sundar hai.) - His house is very beautiful.
  Negative: ਉਸਦਾ ਘਰ ਕਦਮਭਜਾਵਾ ਹੈ। (Usda ghar kadmabhajava hai.) - His house is not clean.


It's important to note that when negating a sentence, the word order and structure remain the same. Only the verb is changed to its negative form by adding "ਨਹੀਂ" (nahi) after it.
1. ਮੇਰੇ ਉਸਤਾਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਾਠ ਪੜਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (Mere ustaad tussiannu paath parhaunde han.) - My teacher teaches me.
2. ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਉਠਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਜਦੋਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਅਲਾਰਮ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (Main savere uthta haan jadon mera alarm bajda hai.) - I wake up in the morning when my alarm goes off.
3. ਮੈਂ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਕਲਾਸ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main computer class jaanda haan.) - I go to computer class.


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==


In this lesson, we learned how to form questions in Panjabi and use question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how. We also learned how to negate sentences by adding "ਨਹੀਂ" (nahi) after the verb. With these tools, you should be able to ask and answer basic questions in Panjabi. Keep practicing and building your vocabulary, and you'll be speaking Panjabi with ease in no time!
Congratulations! You have now learned how to form questions in Panjabi and use question words. Asking questions is an essential skill that will help you engage in conversations and gather information. Practice asking questions in different contexts to further enhance your Panjabi language skills. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be able to have meaningful conversations with native Panjabi speakers.


<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Panjabi/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] & [[Language/Panjabi/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on asking questions in Panjabi! In this lesson, we will learn how to form questions and use question words like who, what, where, when, why, and how. Asking questions is an essential skill in any language as it allows us to gather information, seek clarification, and engage in meaningful conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask questions in Panjabi and have conversations with native speakers. So let's dive in!

Basic Structure of Questions

Before we delve into the specific question words, let's first understand the basic structure of questions in Panjabi. In Panjabi, the word order in questions is generally the same as in statements, with the subject followed by the verb and then the object. However, to indicate that a sentence is a question, we use intonation and question particles. Let's look at an example:

Example 1:

  • Statement: ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main Panjabi bolda haan.) - I speak Panjabi.
  • Question: ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Ki main Panjabi bolda haan?) - Do I speak Panjabi?

In the question above, we can see that the word order remains the same, but the question particle "ਕੀ" (ki) is added at the beginning of the sentence. The intonation also changes to indicate that it is a question.

Now that we understand the basic structure, let's explore the different question words and how they are used in Panjabi.

Question Words

Question words are used to seek specific information in a question. In Panjabi, question words are similar to English and are used in a similar way. Let's explore each question word and its usage with examples.

Who

The question word "who" is used to inquire about a person's identity or to ask about the subject of a sentence. In Panjabi, "who" is translated as "ਕੌਣ" (kaun). Let's take a look at some examples:

Example 2:

  • Statement: ਰਾਮ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ। (Ram parhda hai.) - Ram studies.
  • Question: ਕੌਣ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ? (Kaun parhda hai?) - Who studies?

Example 3:

  • Statement: ਮੇਰੇ ਯਾਰ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (Mere yaar aunde han.) - My friends are coming.
  • Question: ਕੌਣ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ? (Kaun aunde han?) - Who is coming?

What

The question word "what" is used to inquire about something or to ask for information about an object or an action. In Panjabi, "what" is translated as "ਕੀ" (ki). Let's see some examples:

Example 4:

  • Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹੋ। (Tusi parhde ho.) - You study.
  • Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi ki parhde ho?) - What do you study?

Example 5:

  • Statement: ਮੈਂ ਕੁਦੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main kudiyan nu gaana gaunda haan.) - I sing songs to girls.
  • Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi ki gaana gaunde ho?) - What songs do you sing?

Where

The question word "where" is used to inquire about a location or a place. In Panjabi, "where" is translated as "ਕਿੱਥੇ" (kithe). Let's look at some examples:

Example 6:

  • Statement: ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਅੰਮਰੀਕਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। (Mera ghar America vich hai.) - My house is in America.
  • Question: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? (Tuhada ghar kithe hai?) - Where is your house?

Example 7:

  • Statement: ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਹਨ। (Punjab vich bahut sade yaar han.) - We have a lot of friends in Punjab.
  • Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹਨ? (Tuhade yaar kithe han?) - Where are your friends?

When

The question word "when" is used to inquire about a specific time or to ask about the time an event is taking place. In Panjabi, "when" is translated as "ਕਦੋਂ" (kadon). Let's see some examples:

Example 8:

  • Statement: ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main savere jaanda haan.) - I go in the morning.
  • Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kadon jaande ho?) - When do you go?

Example 9:

  • Statement: ਮੇਰੀ ਬਿੱਲੀ ਰਾਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਗਦੀ ਹੈ। (Meri billi raat vich jaagdi hai.) - My cat stays awake at night.
  • Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬਿੱਲੀ ਕਦੋਂ ਜਾਗਦੀ ਹੈ? (Tuhadi billi kadon jaagdi hai?) - When does your cat stay awake?

Why

The question word "why" is used to inquire about the reason or the cause of something. In Panjabi, "why" is translated as "ਕਿਉਂ" (kiun). Let's take a look at some examples:

Example 10:

  • Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੜ੍ਹੋਗੇ। (Tusi parhoge.) - You will study.
  • Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਉਂ ਪੜ੍ਹੋਗੇ? (Tusi kiun parhoge?) - Why will you study?

Example 11:

  • Statement: ਸਾਡੀ ਗੱਡੀ ਖਰਾਬ ਹੋ ਗਈ। (Sadi gaddi kharab ho gayi.) - Our car broke down.
  • Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਗੱਡੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਖਰਾਬ ਹੋ ਗਈ? (Tuhadi gaddi kiun kharab ho gayi?) - Why did your car break down?

How

The question word "how" is used to inquire about the manner, state, or condition of something. In Panjabi, "how" is translated as "ਕਿਵੇਂ" (kiven). Let's see some examples:

Example 12:

  • Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਣਗੇ। (Tusi gaana gaonge.) - You will sing a song.
  • Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਗਾਣਾ ਗਾਉਣਗੇ? (Tusi kiven gaana gaonge?) - How will you sing a song?

Example 13:

  • Statement: ਸਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿੱਤਾ ਨਾਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। (Sade yaar apne pitta naal bahut pyar karde han.) - Our friends love their fathers very much.
  • Question: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਯਾਰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿੱਤਾ ਨਾਲ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ? (Tuhade yaar kiven apne pitta naal pyar karde han?) - How do your friends love their fathers?

Cultural Insights

In Panjabi culture, asking questions is an important part of communication. Panjabi people are known for their curiosity and their desire to learn about others. When engaging in conversations with Panjabi speakers, asking questions shows genuine interest and is a way to build connections. It is also common for Panjabi speakers to ask personal questions, such as about family, occupation, and marital status, as a way to get to know someone better. However, it is essential to be respectful and considerate when asking personal questions, as some topics may be sensitive or private. Overall, asking questions in Panjabi culture is seen as a way to foster understanding and create meaningful relationships.

Exercises

Now, let's practice what we have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of asking questions in Panjabi.

Exercise 1: Translate the following statements into questions using the appropriate question word.

1. Statement: ਮੈਂ ਸੁਪਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main supna vich Panjab jaanda haan.) - I go to Punjab in my dreams. 

  Question: ਮੈਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Main kithe jaanda haan?) - Where do I go?

2. Statement: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਉਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ? (Tusi kyun apne kaam nahi karde?) - Why don't you do your work? 

  Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ? (Tusi kis kaam nahi karde?) - What work don't you do?

3. Statement: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੁੱਤੇ ਸੌਭਾਗਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ। (Mere kutte saubhaga vich han.) - My dogs are lucky. 

  Question: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੁੱਤੇ ਕਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ? (Mere kutte kis vich han?) - In what are my dogs lucky?

Exercise 2: Answer the following questions in Panjabi.

1. Question: ਕੌਣ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਾਠ ਪੜਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ? (Kaun tussiannu paath parhaunda hai?) - Who teaches you? 

  Answer: ਮੇਰੇ ਉਸਤਾਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਾਠ ਪੜਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (Mere ustaad tussiannu paath parhaunde han.) - My teacher teaches me.

2. Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਉਠਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kiven savere uthe ho?) - How do you wake up in the morning? 

  Answer: ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਉਠਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਜਦੋਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਅਲਾਰਮ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (Main savere uthta haan jadon mera alarm bajda hai.) - I wake up in the morning when my alarm goes off.

3. Question: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi kithe jaande ho?) - Where do you go? 

  Answer: ਮੈਂ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਕਲਾਸ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main computer class jaanda haan.) - I go to computer class.

Solutions

Exercise 1:

1. ਮੈਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ? (Main kithe jaanda haan?) - Where do I go? 2. ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰਦੇ? (Tusi kis kaam nahi karde?) - What work don't you do? 3. ਮੇਰੇ ਕੁੱਤੇ ਕਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ? (Mere kutte kis vich han?) - In what are my dogs lucky?

Exercise 2:

1. ਮੇਰੇ ਉਸਤਾਦ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਪਾਠ ਪੜਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ। (Mere ustaad tussiannu paath parhaunde han.) - My teacher teaches me. 2. ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਉਠਦਾ ਹਾਂ ਜਦੋਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਅਲਾਰਮ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (Main savere uthta haan jadon mera alarm bajda hai.) - I wake up in the morning when my alarm goes off. 3. ਮੈਂ ਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ ਕਲਾਸ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main computer class jaanda haan.) - I go to computer class.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned how to form questions in Panjabi and use question words. Asking questions is an essential skill that will help you engage in conversations and gather information. Practice asking questions in different contexts to further enhance your Panjabi language skills. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be able to have meaningful conversations with native Panjabi speakers.

Table of Contents - Panjabi Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Panjabi Script


Basic Words and Phrases


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Questions and Negation


Panjabi Customs and Traditions


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Panjabi Literature and Media


Health and Emergencies


Expressing Opinions and Emotions



Other Lessons



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