Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Panjabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore Panjabi vocabulary related to geography.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Count to 10 & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Geography is the study of the earth's physical features and environment, including its landforms, bodies of water, climates, and natural resources.
Here are some common geography terms in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਧਰਤੀ | dharati | Earth/ground |
| ਸਮੁੰਦਰ | samundar | Ocean |
| ਨਦੀ | nadi | River |
| ਝੀਲ | jheel | Lake |
| ਪਹਾੜ | pahaar | Mountain |
| ਚੀੜ੍ਹ | cheerh | Hill |
| ਪਰਬਤੀ | parbati | Hilly |
| ਮਿਆਰਾਂ | miyaaran | Valleys |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ਧਰਤੀ ਸਾਡੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ। (Dharati saadi maa hai.) (Earth is our mother.)
- Person 2: ਜਿਹਦਾ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਸਾਫ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ। (Jihda hamesha saaf rahinda hai.) (Which always remains clean.)
Countries and cities[edit | edit source]
Here are some countries and cities in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਭਾਰਤ | bhaarat | India |
| ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ | paakistaan | Pakistan |
| ਕੈਨੇਡਾ | kainada | Canada |
| ਅਮਰੀਕਾ | amreeka | America |
| ਬਰਿਸਲਾ | barisla | Brazil |
| ਜਰਮਨੀ | jarmni | Germany |
| ਰੋਜ਼ ਹਾਨ | roz haan | Russia |
| ਲੋਸ ਐਂਜਲਸ | los aijlas | Los Angeles |
| ਦਿੱਲੀ | dilli | Delhi |
| ਹਾਈਦਰਾਬਾਦ | haidaraabaad | Hyderabad |
| ਟੋਰਾਂਟੋ | toraanto | Toronto |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ਮੈਂ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਚ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ। (Main kaenada ch rehinda haan.) (I live in Canada.)
- Person 2: ਕੌਣ ਸਬ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡਾ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਹੈ? (Kaun sab ton vaddaa shahar hai?) (Which is the biggest city?)
- Person 1: ਟੋਰਾਂਟੋ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਸਬ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡਾ ਹੈ। (Toraanto shahar sab ton vadda hai.) (Toronto city is the biggest.)
Landmarks and Places of Interest[edit | edit source]
Here are some landmarks and places of interest in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ਗੋਲਿਯਾਂ | goliyan | Hills |
| ਦਰਿਆ-ਏ-ਜਲੰਧਰ | darya-e-jalandhar | Jalandhar River |
| ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਮਹਿਲ | tazaa mehel | Taj Mahal |
| ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ | harimandar saahib | Golden Temple |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਮਹਿਲ ਜਾ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹੋ? (Tusi tazaa mehel ja chuke ho?) (Have you been to the Taj Mahal?)
- Person 2: ਹਾਂ ਹਾਂ, ਇਕ ਵਾਰ ਸਾਰੇ ਕੁੱਛ ਸਮਝਾਇਆ ਜਾਵੇ। (Haan haan, ik vaar saare kuch samjhaaya jave.) (Yes, once everything is explained.)
In conclusion[edit | edit source]
I hope this vocabulary lesson has helped you increase your knowledge of Panjabi geography. Remember to practice your new vocabulary by using Find native speakers and ask them any questions. To improve your Panjabi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Countries ਦੇਸ਼, ਮੁਲਕ
- Education
- Health
- Feminine
- Drinks
- Adjectives
- Questions (ਸਵਾਲ)
- Colors
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Fruits
Sources[edit | edit source]