Language/Sindhi/Vocabulary/At-Home
Sindhi is a language native to the Sindh province of Pakistan and is also spoken in India. It is an Indo-Aryan language which has its roots in Sanskrit. Sindhi script is written from left to right with 52 characters in its alphabet. Sindhi has a rich culture, history and literature dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization.
In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to home, family members, and household items in Sindhi.
Family Members
Family plays an important role in Sindhi culture. Here are some basic Sindhi words for family members:
| Sindhi | English |
|---|---|
| پياري انسان (Piyari Insaan) | Dear person |
| آدمي (Admi) | Man |
| عورت (Aurat) | Woman |
| بچا (Bacha) | Child |
| بابا (Baba) | Father |
| ماڻهو (Mannhu) | Mother |
| بيوه (Biwe) | Wife |
| شوهر (Shauhar) | Husband |
| دادو (Dado) | Grandfather |
| دادي (Dadi) | Grandmother |
- پياري انسان (Piyari Insaan) is a term of affection used for a family member or a loved one.
At Home
Let's learn some Sindhi vocabulary related to the home:
- گهر (Ghar) - Home/House
- وجودي گهر (Wajoodi Ghar) - Own house
- پونجي (Ponji) - Bed
- پلَڻي (Palengi) - Mattress
- چوٽي (Choti) - Pillow
- جا لھاوڙو (Jaa Lhaawro) - Go upstairs
- راهڙو (Raahro) - Stairs
- بلڪنگ (Balkang) - Balcony
- درياز (Dar yaaz) - Door
- درياز جي چابي (Dar yaaz ji chaabi) - Door key
- پني (Pani) - Water
- پاني جو گلا (Pani jo gala) - Water pipeline
- بجلي (Bijli) - Electricity
- بجلي جو ميٽر (Bijli jo meter) - Electricity meter
- پڙھ (Parh) - Window
- پاڻي (Paanni) - Curtain
- سنگ ٺپي (Sang thepi) - Carpet
- جالر (Jalar) - Corridor
- ٻيوڙو (Beyoro) - Open
- چابي (Chaabi) - Key
- تڪي (Taki) - Kitchen
- برطاني ڪپ ڪينڊو (Bartani Kap Kindo) - Dishwasher
- برطاني ڪپ (Bartani Kap) - Plate
- پراٺو (Parato) - Pot
- چمڻي (Chamni) - Spoon
- ڊبيا (Dabiya) - Oven
- ڊبيا لڳاڻي (Dabiya lagi) - Baking tray
- پکائڻي (Pakaani) - Cooking
- جموري (Jamori) - Dining room
- مٺي ٺوکري (Matti tokri) - Fruit basket
- بستو (Basto) - Chair
- ميز (Meyz) - Table
- سنڌو (Sindhu) - Sindhi
Sindhi people place great importance on hospitality and hosting guests. Here are some phrases that may come in handy when you visit a Sindhi home:
- مهرباني ڪري پڪو (Mehrbaani kari pako) - Please come in
- ڪيڊو ماڻهو آيو (Keedo mannho aaayo) - Welcome
- تانهڙو ڀيڙو ج هوندي (Tanhjo bhaido jahaanndi) - Make yourself at home
- پنهنجو چا ڪرشڪ آهي (Panh jo chan karshek aahe) - Here's some tea for you
- لڏي خوش آهي (Laddee khush aahe) - Have a seat
- مهرباني ڪري ڊچا وٺايو (Mehrbaani kari dachaa vetayo) - Please have some food
Household Items
Here are some words for common household items in Sindhi:
| Sindhi | English |
|---|---|
| ريڊيو (Radio) | Radio |
| ٽي وي (TV) | Television |
| ٻريں (Bareyn) | Fan |
| ايئر ڪنڊشن (Air Condition) | Air conditioner |
| پيئري ۽ ٽب (Piyari aen Tabb) | Pillow and blanket |
| کټري (Katari) | Knife |
| چھري (Chhari) | Spoon |
| پتلا (Patla) | Plate |
| گھڻگ (Ghonghong) | Bowl |
| چئينل (Chainal) | Dish |
| بوتل (Botal) | Bottle |
| پنيءَ جي ڏانجو (Pani jo dango) | Water jug |
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned vocabulary related to home, family members, and household items in Sindhi. Practice using these words in sentences to enhance your speaking and writing skills.
Remember to take a break and enjoy some refreshing بھٽاڻي (Bhathani) - Sindhi tea. Tea plays a significant role in Sindhi culture and is often served to guests as a sign of hospitality.