Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Animals
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In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Panjabi. Animals are an important part of our daily lives, whether as pets or as a source of food. By learning animal vocabulary in Panjabi, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and understand more about the culture. Don't forget to practice speaking with native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you may have.
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
Domestic animals are the animals that we keep at home or farm for different purposes like food, transport, or companionship. Let's learn the names of the most common domestic animals in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਬਕਰੇ | bakre | goat |
| ਬਿੱਲਾ | billa | cat |
| ਬੱਘ | bagh | tiger |
| ਭੇਡ਼ | bher | sheep |
| ਪੰਛੀ | panchi | bird |
| ਬੱਚਿਆਂ | bachian | calves |
| ਕੂਕਰ | kookar | dog |
| ਸੂਅ | sua | pig |
| ਘੋੜੇ | ghore | horse |
| ਬੈਕਰੀ | baikri | sheep |
| ਗਲਬਾਈ | galbai | cow |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: ਘੋੜੇ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ? (Which horse do you prefer?)
- Person 2: ਮੈਂ ਚਿੱਟੇ ਰੰਗ ਦਾ ਘੋੜਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (I prefer a white horse.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Wild animals are those who live in forests or jungles and are not domesticated. They are also known as exotic animals. Many wild animals are endangered species and should be preserved. Let's learn the names of the most common wild animals in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਬਾਘ | bagh | tiger |
| ਸ਼ੇਰ | sher | lion |
| ਬਿਲਦੇ | bilde | bulldog |
| ਹਿਰਣ | hiran | deer |
| ਲੂਟ | laut | fox |
| ਝਿੱਠੇ | jhithe | cheetah |
| ਮੁਰਗੇ | murge | rooster |
| ਚੀੜ | chhir | squirrel |
| ਮੱਛੀ | machhi | fish |
| ਲੱਕੜ ਬੱਲੀ | lakhad balle | crocodile |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: ਬਾਘ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਵੱਖਰੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ? (How different are tigers from other big cats?)
- Person 2: ਬਾਘ ਹਿਰਣਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਦੋਗੁੰਮਾਨ ਹਨ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਹ ਅੱਧ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਤੇ ਫੈਲੇ ਹਨ। (Tigers are unique compared to deer because they are spread across half the world.)
Insects[edit | edit source]
Insects are the most successful group of animals in the animal kingdom. They are found everywhere, and many are beneficial to humans. Let's learn the names of some common insects in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਮੱਖੀ | makkhi | fly |
| ਮੰਗੋ | mango | mosquito |
| ਪੋਪੀ | popi | spider |
| ਹਿਰਣਾਂਦੀ | hirnandi | ant |
| ਪੁੰਗ | pung | bee |
| ਕੀੜਾ | kira | worm |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੱਚੀ ਦਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ? (Do you like mosquitoes?)
- Person 2: ਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਂ ਮੰਗੋਜ਼ਾਂ ਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਦਾ। (No, I don't like mosquitoes.)
Sea Animals[edit | edit source]
Sea animals are the ones who live in water, and there is a vast diversity of aquatic animals in the world. Let's learn the names of some common sea animals in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਘੁੰਟੀ | ghunti | dolphin |
| ਕੱਚਰਾ | kachra | turtle |
| ਰੱਛੀ | rachi | octopus |
| ਮੱਛੀ | machhi | fish |
| ਿੰਗੜਾ | shingra | lobster |
| ਘਿਉਂਡੀ | ghyoundi | shark |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: ਘੁੰਟੀ ਕਿਹੜੀ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਦਿਲਚਸਪ ਡੋਲਫਿਨ ਹੈ? (Which is the most interesting dolphin?)
- Person 2: ਪਿੰਕ ਡੋਲਫਿਨ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਹੱਸੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਹ ਹਰਾ ਬਿੱਲੀ ਭਾਲੂ ਦੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਨਾਜ਼ ਨਲਾਈਕ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਕਾਰਨ ਪਸੰਦੀਦਾਰ ਹੈ। (The pink dolphin is the most interesting because it's favorite due to being naïve like a green cat bear.)
Birds[edit | edit source]
Birds are the animals that fly and have always been a source of fascination for humans. They come in different sizes and colors and can be found all over the world. Let's learn the names of some common birds in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਮੋਰ | mor | peacock |
| ਚਟੰਗ | chatang | sparrow |
| ਕੌਵਾ | kauwa | crow |
| ਤੋਤਾ | tota | parrot |
| ਘੁੰਮਣਿਆਂ | ghummnia | swallows |
| ਦੁਗਲ | dugal | hen |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: ਮੋਰ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ? (Which is the most beautiful peacock in the world?)
- Person 2: ਮੋਰੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਕਿ ਭਾਰਤ 'ਚ ਪਾਈ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਇਸਨੂੰ ਨਵਾਂ ਸੇਬ ਨਾਲ ਖਿਲਾਉਣੇ ਪਰ ਇਸ ਦੀ ਪੋਨੀ ਕਾਲਰ ਦੀ ਵਜਹਨੁੰ ਇਹ ਖਾਸੀ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ। (It's the Peacock which is found in India, and it's exceptionally beautiful because of its pony collar color.)
Now that you have learned some new animal words in Panjabi, try to use them in conversations with native speakers. Don't forget to practice and ask questions about the Panjabi language and Polyglot Club website.
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