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In today's lesson, we will learn the colors in Panjabi. Enjoy your learning journey with Polyglot Club!
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/panjabi Panjabi] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will expand our [http://polyglotclub.com/language/panjabi/vocabulary Panjabi vocabulary] with colors! Colors are an important part of any language as they are used in daily communication. They also have a significant cultural significance in Panjabi traditions. Let's begin!
 
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==Main Terms==
== Basic Colors ==
The following table contains the main colors in Panjabi with their pronunciation (transliteration) and translation in English.
 
Let's begin with the most basic colors in Panjabi:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Panjabi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
! Panjabi !! Pronunciation !! English
| ਕਾਲਾ || ''kālā'' || Black
|-
|-
| ਲਾਲ || lāl || red
| ਸਫ਼ੈਦ || ''safaid'' || White
|-
|-
| ਹਰਾ || hara || green
| ਲਾਲ || ''lāl'' || Red
|-
|-
| ਪੀਲਾ || pīlā || yellow
| ਹਰਾ || ''harā'' || Green
|-
|-
| ਨੀਲਾ || nīlā || blue
| ਨੀਲਾ || ''nīlā'' || Blue
|-
|-
| ਕਾਲਾ || kālā || black
| ਪੀਲਾ || ''pīlā'' || Yellow
|-
|-
| ਚਿੱਟਾ || ciṭṭā || brown
| ਗੁੱਲਾਬੀ || ''gullābī'' || Pink
|-
|-
| ਸਫੇਦ || saphēd || white
| ਕੇਸਰੀ || ''kesrī'' || Orange
|}
|}


==Dialogue==
Let's use these basic colors in context with a dialogue:
Let's practice the colors in Panjabi with a dialogue.  
 
* Person 1: ਮੇਰਾ ਕੈਬ ਨੀਲਾ ਹੈ। (''merā kaib nīlā hai.'') (My car is blue.)
* Person 2: ਮੇਰਾ ਕੈਬ ਲਾਲ ਹੈ। (''merā kaib lāl hai.'') (My car is red.)
 
== Shades of Colors ==
 
Just like in English, colors can also have different shades in Panjabi. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Panjabi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| ਭੂਰਾ || ''bhūrā'' || Brown
|-
| ਸੁਨਹਿਰੇ || ''sunhere'' || Golden
|-
| ਚਾਂਦੀ ਦਾ ਰੰਗ || ''chāndī dā raṅg'' || Silver
|-
| ਨਾਰੰਗੀ || ''nāraṅgī'' || Tangerine
|-
| ਸੇਬੀ || ''sebī'' || Apple Green
|}
 
Did you know that the color saffron (kesari) has a cultural significance in Panjabi traditions? It symbolizes purity and is an important color for religious occasions, such as weddings and other celebrations.
 
Let's use these shade colors in context with a dialogue:
 
* Person 1: ਮੇਰੀ ਪਟੋਲਿਆਂ ਤੇ ਲਾਲ ਰੰਗ ਦੇ ਫੀੜੇ ਹਨ। (''merī paṭōli'āṅ te lāl raṅg dē phīṛē han.'') (My curtains have red shades.)
* Person 2: ਮੇਰੇ ਫੀੜੇ ਹਰੇ ਸੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਰੰਗੀ ਰੰਗ ਦੇ ਹਨ। (''merē phīṛē harē saṅgrēzī dē nāraṅgī raṅg dē han.'') (My curtains have green tangerine shades.)
 
== Idiomatic Expressions with Colors ==
 
In Panjabi, idiomatic expressions with colors are commonly used in daily conversations. Here are some examples:
 
* ਲਾਲ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਓਹ ਗੁੱਸਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ। (''lāl dēkhi'ā ōh guṣṣā hō gi'ā.'') (He saw red and got angry.)
* ਪੀਲਾ ਚੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਰੰਗ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ। (''pīlā chaṛhdā raṅg gurū nānak sāhib dā.'') (The color yellow represents the teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib.)
* ਹਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਬੰਧੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਰੰਗ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (''harā parivār sabandhī'āṅ dā raṅg hundā hai.'') (The color green is associated with family relationships.)
 
== Conclusion ==
 
That's it for our lesson on colors in Panjabi! These new words and expressions will enable you to better communicate with [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=99 native Panjabi speakers] and immerse yourself in the language and culture. Don't forget to practice, practice, practice!


* '''Person 1''': ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਸ ਰੰਗ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ? (tusīṁ kis raṅg dī kapaṛē pahilāṁ piār karadē hō?) – What color of clothes do you like first?
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* '''Person 2''': ਮੈਂ ਲਾਲ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (maiṁ lāl dī kapaṛē piār karadā hāṁ.) – I like red clothes.
* '''Person 1''': ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਕਿਸ ਰੰਗ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ? (tuhāḍē pitā kis raṅg dī kapaṛē piār karadē han?) – What color of clothes does your father like?
* '''Person 2''': ਉਹ ਹਰਾ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। (uh harā dī kapaṛē piār karadā hai.) – He likes green clothes.
* '''Person 1''': ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਮਾਂ ਕਿਸ ਰੰਗ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ? (tuhāḍī māṁ kis raṅg dī kapaṛē piār karadī hai?) – What color of clothes does your mother like?
* '''Person 2''': ਉਹ ਨੀਲਾ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ। (uh nīlā dī kapaṛē piār karadī hai.) – She likes blue clothes.
* '''Person 1''': ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਭਾਈ ਕਿਸ ਰੰਗ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ? (tuhāḍē bhāī kis raṅg dī kapaṛē piār karadē han?) – What color of clothes does your brother like?
* '''Person 2''': ਉਹ ਪੀਲਾ ਦੀ ਕਪਡ਼ੇ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। (uh pīlā dī kapaṛē piār karadā hai.) – He likes yellow clothes.
* '''Person 1''': ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੁੱਤ ਕਿਸ ਰੰਗ ਦੀ ਹੈ? (tuhāḍī buṭ kis raṅg dī hai?) – What color is your dress?
* '''Person 2''': ਮੇਰੀ ਬੁੱਤ ਕਾਲਾ ਹੈ। (mērī buṭ kālā hai.) – My dress is black.


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjabi_language Wikipedia - Panjabi Language]
* [https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-languages/punjabi/punjabi-culture.html Cultural India - Panjabi Culture]
* [https://brighthubeducation.com/learning-punjabi/75608-learn-colors-in-punjabi/ Bright Hub Education - Learn Colors in Panjabi]


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
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* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
|keywords=Panjabi colors, Panjabi idioms with colors, Color shades in Panjabi, Panjabi culture
* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
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* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Questions-(ਸਵਾਲ)|Questions (ਸਵਾਲ)]]
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* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Days-ਦਿਨ|Days ਦਿਨ]]
* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Resources|Resources]]
* [[Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Feminine|Feminine]]


==Sources==
* https://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/panjabi.php
* https://www.101languages.net/punjabi/basic-words-and-phrases/
* https://www.learnpunjabi.org/learn-punjabi/punjabi-words/colors/
* https://www.indiadict.com/punjabi/colors-in-punjabi.html
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Panjabi Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Panjabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will expand our Panjabi vocabulary with colors! Colors are an important part of any language as they are used in daily communication. They also have a significant cultural significance in Panjabi traditions. Let's begin!

Basic Colors

Let's begin with the most basic colors in Panjabi:

Panjabi Pronunciation English Translation
ਕਾਲਾ kālā Black
ਸਫ਼ੈਦ safaid White
ਲਾਲ lāl Red
ਹਰਾ harā Green
ਨੀਲਾ nīlā Blue
ਪੀਲਾ pīlā Yellow
ਗੁੱਲਾਬੀ gullābī Pink
ਕੇਸਰੀ kesrī Orange

Let's use these basic colors in context with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: ਮੇਰਾ ਕੈਬ ਨੀਲਾ ਹੈ। (merā kaib nīlā hai.) (My car is blue.)
  • Person 2: ਮੇਰਾ ਕੈਬ ਲਾਲ ਹੈ। (merā kaib lāl hai.) (My car is red.)

Shades of Colors

Just like in English, colors can also have different shades in Panjabi. Here are some examples:

Panjabi Pronunciation English Translation
ਭੂਰਾ bhūrā Brown
ਸੁਨਹਿਰੇ sunhere Golden
ਚਾਂਦੀ ਦਾ ਰੰਗ chāndī dā raṅg Silver
ਨਾਰੰਗੀ nāraṅgī Tangerine
ਸੇਬੀ sebī Apple Green

Did you know that the color saffron (kesari) has a cultural significance in Panjabi traditions? It symbolizes purity and is an important color for religious occasions, such as weddings and other celebrations.

Let's use these shade colors in context with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: ਮੇਰੀ ਪਟੋਲਿਆਂ ਤੇ ਲਾਲ ਰੰਗ ਦੇ ਫੀੜੇ ਹਨ। (merī paṭōli'āṅ te lāl raṅg dē phīṛē han.) (My curtains have red shades.)
  • Person 2: ਮੇਰੇ ਫੀੜੇ ਹਰੇ ਸੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਦੇ ਨਾਰੰਗੀ ਰੰਗ ਦੇ ਹਨ। (merē phīṛē harē saṅgrēzī dē nāraṅgī raṅg dē han.) (My curtains have green tangerine shades.)

Idiomatic Expressions with Colors

In Panjabi, idiomatic expressions with colors are commonly used in daily conversations. Here are some examples:

  • ਲਾਲ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਓਹ ਗੁੱਸਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ। (lāl dēkhi'ā ōh guṣṣā hō gi'ā.) (He saw red and got angry.)
  • ਪੀਲਾ ਚੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਰੰਗ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ। (pīlā chaṛhdā raṅg gurū nānak sāhib dā.) (The color yellow represents the teachings of Guru Nanak Sahib.)
  • ਹਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਬੰਧੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਰੰਗ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (harā parivār sabandhī'āṅ dā raṅg hundā hai.) (The color green is associated with family relationships.)

Conclusion

That's it for our lesson on colors in Panjabi! These new words and expressions will enable you to better communicate with native Panjabi speakers and immerse yourself in the language and culture. Don't forget to practice, practice, practice!


➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources