Language/Sindhi/Vocabulary/Travel-and-Transportation
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In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to travel and transportation in Sindhi. You will learn how to ask for directions, how to use public transportation, and how to navigate airports and train stations. By the end of this lesson, you will have enough vocabulary to plan trips and get around with confidence in Sindhi-speaking areas.
Asking for Directions
One of the most essential parts of traveling is being able to ask for directions. Whether you're asking for the location of a restaurant or directions to a tourist attraction, you'll need the right vocabulary to get you where you need to go.
Vocabulary
Here are some words and phrases related to asking for directions in Sindhi:
Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
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کـــــــــــــــيون?? | Kyoon?? | Why? |
لـــــــــــــــدـــــــــــي? | Laday? | Where? |
ڏـــــــــــــــنهن جــــــــــــو | Danehan joo | Turn right |
بــــــــــايـــــــــــنهن جــــــــــــو | Baynehan joo | Turn left |
انٽِر ڪــــــــــرُڪ | Inter Karuk | Intersection |
وــــاڻــــــــجـــــــــــو | Wanjho | Straight |
بــــــــــايـــــــــــنہن | Baynehan | Left |
جـــــــيڪـــــــــــہن / رـــــــــايـــــــــــنهن | Jekhan / Raynehan | Right |
تــــــــــوهان جـــــو | Touhan ju | In front of |
پــــــــــڄـــــــري / پــــــــــســــــــري | Pehri / Pesri | Behind |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the vocabulary above in context:
- A: لـــــــــــدـــــــــــي؟؟ (Laday??) Where?
- B: ٿـــــــــوهان جـــــــــــو۔ (Touhan ju.) In front of.
- A: دونهن جـــــــــــو؟ (Donehan joo?) Which way?
- B: انٽِر ڪــــــــــرُڪ ٻٽڻي جــــــــــو۔ (Inter Karuk battani joo.) Turn at the intersection.
- A: تي ؤڪ پـــــــکُو؟ (Ti okh pakoo?) Is there a nearby restaurant?
- B: جـــــــنهندي کـــــــــاڌي انٽِر ڪــــــــــرُڪ خلاف وٺي ٿي؟ (Jendindi kajhu Inter Karuk khilaf wathee thi?) Did you pass a market opposite to the intersection?
Public Transportation
Public transportation can be a convenient and cost-effective way to navigate a city or region. In this section, you will learn the vocabulary you need to ride buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation in Sindhi.
Vocabulary
Here are some words and phrases related to public transportation in Sindhi:
Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
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بس | Bus | Bus |
ٽران | Train | Train |
ٻٽا | Bat-a | Bus stop |
انٽيرچنج | Interchange | Interchange |
ٻٽ ڪاونٽَر | Bat countar | Ticket counter |
ٻٽ جـــــــو | Bat joo | Bus station |
ٻٽ ۾ بيٽھڻو استعمال ڪريو | Bat main bethno istemaal karyo | Use the seat on the bus |
ٻٽ هتندي ورتي ڊيٽھ پارڪنگ | Bat hintindi werti dadh parking | Bus no parking here |
استٺٻيشن | Station | Station |
ٽڪٽ | Ticket | Ticket |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the vocabulary above in context:
- A: كـــــــيــــــــــون؟ (Kyoon?) Why?
- B: استٺٻيشن ۾ ٽران ڏانهندو آهي. (Station mein train danhendo aahi.) There is a train at the station.
- A: مـــــــنٛــهنـــــــن ٻٽا ۾ سٺـــــــوله هن؟ (Menhinnan bata mein sthoolahen?) Are there seats available at the bus stop?
- B: ايوه. (Ayoo.) Yes.
- A: ٻٽ ڪاونٽَر کـــــــ۾ سٺـــــــولا هن؟ (Bat countar mein stoola hen?) Are there any seats at the ticket counter?
- B: نٿي. (Nathee.) No.
Airports and Train Stations
When traveling longer distances, it's essential to know the right vocabulary to navigate airports and train stations. In this section, you will learn the vocabulary you need to get around these transportation hubs in Sindhi.
Vocabulary
Here are some words and phrases related to airports and train stations in Sindhi:
Sindhi | Pronunciation | English | |||
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هڪ ضروري شناختي ورهائڻ جو اسناد | Hik zaroori shanaakhti warahain joo asnaad | Photo ID | |||
پټھر | Pather | Platform | |||
آئه گيٽ | Aai gheet | Arrival gate | |||
جنهن گيٽ | Jandein gheet | Departure gate | |||
لڳٺ ۾ رڳيل | Lickh-th mein ragheel | Arrived at the destination | |||
بيٽڻ جو وقت | Bethan jo waqt | Boarding time | |||
حق اندراج | Haq andraaj | baggage claim | |||
خريداري جي پٽلي | Khareedaari ji patlee | Shopping bag | |||
پيٽرول پمپ | Petrol pump | Gas station | |||
گاڑي پارڪنگ | Gari parking | Car parking |
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