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Introduction

Welcome to this engaging lesson on Panjabi Vocabulary! Today, we will explore two essential topics that will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in Panjabi: numbers and telling time. Understanding these concepts is vital, as they form the foundation for everyday conversations, whether you're shopping, scheduling appointments, or simply asking someone about their day.

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

• Count from 1 to 20 in Panjabi.

• Understand numbers beyond 20.

• Ask for the time and express it in Panjabi.

• Use vocabulary related to time effectively.

So, grab a notebook, and let's dive into the fascinating world of Panjabi numbers and time!

Numbers in Panjabi

Numbers are the building blocks of communication. They help us quantify, measure, and describe the world around us. In Panjabi, numbers are unique and can be quite different from their English counterparts, so let’s take a closer look.

Cardinal Numbers

First, let’s start with the basic cardinal numbers from 1 to 20. Below is a table that shows the Panjabi numbers alongside their pronunciation and English translation:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
੧	ik	one
੨	do	two
੩	tin	three
੪	char	four
੫	panj	five
੬	chhe	six
੭	satt	seven
੮	aath	eight
੯	nau	nine
੧੦	das	ten
੧੧	gyaarah	eleven
੧੨	baarah	twelve
੧੩	tera	thirteen
੧੪	chaudah	fourteen
੧੫	pandrah	fifteen
੧੬	solah	sixteen
੧੭	sathara	seventeen
੧੮	atharah	eighteen
੧੯	unnish	nineteen
੨੦	bees	twenty

Now that we have learned the numbers from 1 to 20, let’s discuss how to form numbers beyond that.

Forming Larger Numbers

In Panjabi, numbers beyond 20 are formed by combining the basic numbers. Here’s a quick guide on how to count up to 100:

• 21: Ik bees (ਇੱਕ ਵੀਸ)

• 30: Tees (ਤੀਸ)

• 40: Chalees (ਚਾਲੀਸ)

• 50: Pachaas (ਪਚਾਸ)

• 60: Saath (ਸਾਥ)

• 70: Sattar (ਸਤੱਰ)

• 80: Assi (ਅੱਸੀ)

• 90: Nabbe (ਨਬੇ)

• 100: Sau (ਸੌ)

To combine numbers, simply state the base number first, followed by the additional number. For example:

• 22: Bees do (ਵੀਸ ਦੋ)

• 35: Pichhe tees (ਪਿਛੇ ਤੀਸ)

Let’s practice with a few more examples:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
੪੦	chalees	forty
੬੦	saath	sixty
੮੦	assi	eighty
੯੦	nabbe	ninety
੧੦੦	sau	one hundred

Telling Time in Panjabi

Now that we have a solid understanding of numbers, let’s move on to telling time. Being able to ask for and express the time is crucial in daily conversations.

Asking for the Time

To ask for the time in Panjabi, you can use the phrase:

• "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?) – "What time is it?"

This is a common question you will use, and knowing how to respond is just as important.

Telling Time

In Panjabi, we typically express time using the 12-hour clock format. Here’s how you can state the time:

1. Hour + "ਵਜੇ" (vaje) + Minutes (if applicable)

• For example, “5:00” is expressed as:

• “ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ” (Panj vaje) - "It is 5 o'clock."

• For “6:30”, you would say:

• “ਛੇ ਵਜੇ ਤੀਸ” (Chhe vaje tees) - "It is 6:30."

Here’s a table of common times expressed in Panjabi:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
੧ ਵਜੇ	ik vaje	1 o'clock
੨ ਵਜੇ	do vaje	2 o'clock
੩ ਵਜੇ	tin vaje	3 o'clock
੪ ਵਜੇ	char vaje	4 o'clock
੫ ਵਜੇ	panj vaje	5 o'clock
੬ ਵਜੇ	chhe vaje	6 o'clock
੭ ਵਜੇ	satt vaje	7 o'clock
੮ ਵਜੇ	aath vaje	8 o'clock
੯ ਵਜੇ	nau vaje	9 o'clock
੧੦ ਵਜੇ	das vaje	10 o'clock
੧੧ ਵਜੇ	gyaarah vaje	11 o'clock
੧੨ ਵਜੇ	baarah vaje	12 o'clock

When expressing times with minutes, here’s how it works:

• 15 minutes past: "ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ" (vaje pandrāṁ)

• 30 minutes past (half): "ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ" (vaje adhē)

For example:

• 1:15: “ਇੱਕ ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ” (Ik vaje pandrāṁ) - "It is 1:15."

• 3:30: “ਤਿੰਨ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ” (Tinn vaje adhē) - "It is 3:30."

Now, let’s summarize some of the time expressions:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English
੧:੦੦	ik vaje	1:00
੨:੦੦	do vaje	2:00
੪:੧੦	char vaje das	4:10
੬:੓੦	chhe vaje adhē	6:30
੯:੨੦	nau vaje bees	9:20

Exercises

Now that you have grasped the concepts of numbers and telling time in Panjabi, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Panjabi numbers.

1. ੧ = ______

2. ੩ = ______

3. ੫ = ______

4. ੧੦ = ______

5. ੨੦ = ______

Answers:

1. Ik

2. Tin

3. Panj

4. Das

5. Bees

Exercise 2: Translate the Following Numbers

Translate the following numbers into Panjabi.

1. 7

2. 12

3. 19

4. 25

5. 33

Answers:

1. ਸੱਤ (Satt)

2. ਬਾਰਾਹ (Baarah)

3. ਉੱਨੀ (Unnī)

4. ਵੀਸ ਪੰਜ (Bees panj)

5. ਤੀਸ ਤਿੰਨ (Tees tin)

Exercise 3: Match the Time

Match the following times with their correct Panjabi expression.

1. 5:00

2. 9:15

3. 12:30

4. 3:45

5. 6:10

Options:

A. ਛੇ ਵਜੇ ਦਸ (Chhe vaje das)

B. ਨੌ ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ (Nau vaje pandrāṁ)

C. ਤਿੰਨ ਵਜੇ ਪੈਂਤਾਲੀ (Tinn vaje paintālī)

D. ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ (Panj vaje)

E. ਬਾਰਾਂ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ (Baarāṁ vaje adhē)

Answers:

1. D

2. B

3. E

4. C

5. A

Exercise 4: Create Sentences

Using the vocabulary you learned, create sentences for the following times.

1. 2:00

2. 4:30

3. 7:15

4. 10:45

5. 1:00

Sample Answers:

1. ਦੋ ਵਜੇ (Do vaje) - "It is 2:00."

2. ਚਾਰ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ (Chār vaje adhē) - "It is 4:30."

3. ਸੱਤ ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ (Satt vaje pandrāṁ) - "It is 7:15."

4. ਦਸ ਵਜੇ ਪੈਂਤਾਲੀ (Das vaje paintālī) - "It is 10:45."

5. ਇੱਕ ਵਜੇ (Ik vaje) - "It is 1:00."

Exercise 5: Ask and Answer

Practice asking the time with the phrase "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?) and responding with the appropriate time.

1. Ask your partner: ______

2. Response: ______

Sample Answers:

1. "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?)

2. "ਇੱਕ ਵਜੇ" (Ik vaje) - "It is 1 o'clock."

Exercise 6: Number Formation

Write the following numbers in words.

1. 41

2. 57

3. 68

4. 82

5. 99

Answers:

1. ਇਕ ਚਾਲੀ (Ik chalees)

2. ਸੱਤ ਪਚਾਸ (Satt pachaas)

3. ਅਠ ਸਾਠ (Ath saath)

4. ਬਾਹਰ ਅੱਧੇ (Bāhāṁ adhē)

5. ਨੌਂ ਨਬੇ (Nau nabbe)

Exercise 7: Fill in the Correct Time

Listen to the audio (if available) and fill in the correct Panjabi time.

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______

Answers will depend on the audio provided.

Exercise 8: Quiz Yourself

Create a quiz with five questions about numbers and telling time in Panjabi.

1. What is the Panjabi word for 10?

2. How do you say "It's 5:30" in Panjabi?

3. What is 15 in Panjabi?

4. How do you ask "What time is it?" in Panjabi?

5. What time is expressed as "ਛੇ ਵਜੇ" (Chhe vaje)?

Answers:

1. Das

2. ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ (Panj vaje adhē)

3. ਪੰਦਰਾਂ (Pandrah)

4. ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ? (Kī samāṁ hai?)

5. 6:00

Exercise 9: Group Activity

In groups, take turns asking each other for the time in Panjabi and responding appropriately.

Exercise 10: Real-Life Scenario

Create a short dialogue where one person asks for the time, and the other responds. Practice this dialogue with a partner.

Sample Dialogue:

A: "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?)

B: "ਨੌ ਵਜੇ ਹੈ." (Nau vaje hai.) - "It is 9 o'clock."

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Congratulations on completing the lesson on Panjabi Vocabulary related to numbers and time! With these foundational skills, you are well-equipped to navigate everyday conversations in Panjabi. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher!

Table of Contents - Panjabi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Panjabi Script

• Gurmukhi Alphabet
• Gurmukhi Matra

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Basic Words and Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Time
• Days and Months

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Nouns and Pronouns
• Adjectives and Adverbs

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Everyday Vocabulary

• Colors and Shapes
• Food and Drinks
• Clothing and Accessories
• Family and Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Places
• Accommodation and Reservations

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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Panjabi Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Food and Cuisine
• Traditional Clothing

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Sports and Exercise
• Arts and Entertainment
• Outdoor Activities

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Panjabi Literature and Media

• Folklore and Legends
• Panjabi Literature
• Panjabi Media

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Health and Emergencies

• Health and Illness
• Emergencies

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Expressing Opinions and Emotions

• Likes and Dislikes
• Emotions and Feelings

Other Lessons

• Drinks
• Colors and Shapes
• Questions (ਸਵਾਲ)
• Days and Months
• Geography
• Health and Illness
• Feelings and Emotions
• Count to 10
• Colors
• Outdoor Activities

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