Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Directions-and-Places
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As a Panjabi language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of learning travel vocabulary for students who want to have conversations with locals or travel to Panjab. In this lesson, you will learn how to ask and give directions, and vocabulary related to places in Panjabi.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Family and Relationships & Clothing and Accessories.
Asking for Directions
When you are lost in a new place, asking for directions can be challenging. Here are some useful phrases that you can use:
- “ਸ੍ਰੀ ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?” (Sri Harmandir Sahib kithay hai?) - Where is the Golden Temple?
- “ਮੇਰੀ ਗੱਡੀ ਪਾਰਕਿੰਗ ਲਾਈ ਖੋਜ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ” (Meri gaḍḍī pārking lāī khoj rahī hai) - I am looking for parking for my car.
- “ਵਾਸਤੇ ਕੋਈ ਖਾਣਾ ਜਬਾਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ?” (Vāste koi khāṇā jabān vic hai?) - Is there any restaurant nearby?
When you ask for directions, people may answer in different ways, and it's essential to know the vocabulary used to understand what they're saying. Some common words and phrases include:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਉੱਤੇ | Uttē | Up |
| ਹੇਠੇ | Hēthē | Down |
| ਸੱਜੇ ਖਿੱਤਾਬ ਉੱਤੇ | Sajjē khitab utte | Straight ahead |
| ਗੱਲੀ | Gallī | Street |
| ਮੇਲੇ ਖਿੱਤਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ | Mēlē khitab vic | On the left |
| ਸੱਜੇ ਖਿੱਤਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ | Sajjē khitab vic | On the right |
| ਇਥੇ ਮੁੜ | Itḥē muṛ | Turn here |
| ਉਥੇ ਮੁੜ | Uthē muṛ | Turn there |
When someone gives you directions, you can say "ਧੰਨਵਾਦ" (Dhannvād), which means "Thank you."
Places
Knowing the vocabulary for different places can be helpful when asking for directions or having conversations in Panjabi. Here are some common places and their names in Panjabi:
- ਸ਼ਹਿਰ (Shahar) - City
- ਗਾਂਵ (Gāṇv) - Village
- ਸਕੂਲ (Sakūl) - School
- ਕਾਲਜ (Kālaj) - College
- ਹੌਸਲਾ (Hauslā) - Hospital
- ਸਟੇਡਿਅਮ (Sṭēḍiam) - Stadium
To ask where different places are, you can say:
- “ਸਕੂਲ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?” (Sakūl kithay hai?) - Where is the school?
- “ਹੌਸਲੇ ਨੇੜੇ ਕੋਈ ਖਾਣਾ ਹੈ?” (Hauslē nēṛē koi khāṇā hai?) - Is there any restaurant near the hospital?
Modes of Transportation
When traveling, it's good to know the names of different modes of transportation in Panjabi. Here are some words you can use:
- ਗੱਡੀ (Gaḍḍī) - Car
- ਬਸ (Bas) - Bus
- ਰੈਲਗਾੜੀ (Railagāṛī) - Train
- ਵਿਮਾਨ (Vimān) - Airplane
- ਟਰੈਕਟਰ (Ŧrēkaṭar) - Tractor
- ਗੁਲਲੀ ਕਾਰਾਂ (Gullī kārāṇ) - Rickshaw
- ਬਾਇਕ (Bāik) - Bike
- ਟ੍ਰਾਲੀ (ṭrālī) - Tram
Here are some useful phrases you can use:
- "ਮੈਂ ਗੱਡੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ" (Main gaḍḍī vic jāṇā chāhundā hān) - I want to go by car.
- "ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਰੈਲਗਾੜੀ ਟਿਕਟ ਦਿਓ" (Kirpā karkē railagāṛī ṭikaṭ diō) - Please give me a train ticket.
- "ਮੈਂ ਵਿਮਾਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਵਾਰੀ ਲੈਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ" (Main vimān vic savārī lainā chāhundā hān) - I want to take a flight.
Vocabulary
Here are some additional vocabulary words related to travel and transportation:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਪਟਾਕਾ (Paṭākā) | Patakā | Flag |
| ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਧਾਰ 'ਤੇ (Ḍākaṭrāṇ dē adhār 'tē) | Ḍākaṭrāṇ dē adhār 'tē | By doctor's orders |
| ਮਖਉਲੇ (Makhaulē) | Makhaulē | Environment |
| ਕਾਂਡਾਂ (Kāṇḍāṇ) | Kāṇḍāṇ | Bicycle |
| ਨਿਜਾਮਤੀ (Nijāmatī) | Nizāmatī | Government |
| ਭਵਨ (Bhavan) | Bhavan | Building |
I hope this lesson has been helpful in expanding your Panjabi travel vocabulary. In the next lesson, we will cover vocabulary related to accommodations, reservations, and checking in at a hotel.
Other Lessons
- Fruits
- Education
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Feminine
- Food and Drinks
- Days of the Week
- Emergencies
- Greetings and Introductions
- Colors
- Colors and Shapes
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