Language/Panjabi/Vocabulary/Numbers-and-Time
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Introduction
Welcome to this engaging lesson on Panjabi Vocabulary! Today, we will explore two essential topics that will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in Panjabi: numbers and telling time. Understanding these concepts is vital, as they form the foundation for everyday conversations, whether you're shopping, scheduling appointments, or simply asking someone about their day.
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Count from 1 to 20 in Panjabi.
- Understand numbers beyond 20.
- Ask for the time and express it in Panjabi.
- Use vocabulary related to time effectively.
So, grab a notebook, and let's dive into the fascinating world of Panjabi numbers and time!
Numbers in Panjabi[edit | edit source]
Numbers are the building blocks of communication. They help us quantify, measure, and describe the world around us. In Panjabi, numbers are unique and can be quite different from their English counterparts, so let’s take a closer look.
Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
First, let’s start with the basic cardinal numbers from 1 to 20. Below is a table that shows the Panjabi numbers alongside their pronunciation and English translation:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ੧ | ik | one |
| ੨ | do | two |
| ੩ | tin | three |
| ੪ | char | four |
| ੫ | panj | five |
| ੬ | chhe | six |
| ੭ | satt | seven |
| ੮ | aath | eight |
| ੯ | nau | nine |
| ੧੦ | das | ten |
| ੧੧ | gyaarah | eleven |
| ੧੨ | baarah | twelve |
| ੧੩ | tera | thirteen |
| ੧੪ | chaudah | fourteen |
| ੧੫ | pandrah | fifteen |
| ੧੬ | solah | sixteen |
| ੧੭ | sathara | seventeen |
| ੧੮ | atharah | eighteen |
| ੧੯ | unnish | nineteen |
| ੨੦ | bees | twenty |
Now that we have learned the numbers from 1 to 20, let’s discuss how to form numbers beyond that.
Forming Larger Numbers[edit | edit source]
In Panjabi, numbers beyond 20 are formed by combining the basic numbers. Here’s a quick guide on how to count up to 100:
- 21: Ik bees (ਇੱਕ ਵੀਸ)
- 30: Tees (ਤੀਸ)
- 40: Chalees (ਚਾਲੀਸ)
- 50: Pachaas (ਪਚਾਸ)
- 60: Saath (ਸਾਥ)
- 70: Sattar (ਸਤੱਰ)
- 80: Assi (ਅੱਸੀ)
- 90: Nabbe (ਨਬੇ)
- 100: Sau (ਸੌ)
To combine numbers, simply state the base number first, followed by the additional number. For example:
- 22: Bees do (ਵੀਸ ਦੋ)
- 35: Pichhe tees (ਪਿਛੇ ਤੀਸ)
Let’s practice with a few more examples:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ੪੦ | chalees | forty |
| ੬੦ | saath | sixty |
| ੮੦ | assi | eighty |
| ੯੦ | nabbe | ninety |
| ੧੦੦ | sau | one hundred |
Telling Time in Panjabi[edit | edit source]
Now that we have a solid understanding of numbers, let’s move on to telling time. Being able to ask for and express the time is crucial in daily conversations.
Asking for the Time[edit | edit source]
To ask for the time in Panjabi, you can use the phrase:
- "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?) – "What time is it?"
This is a common question you will use, and knowing how to respond is just as important.
Telling Time[edit | edit source]
In Panjabi, we typically express time using the 12-hour clock format. Here’s how you can state the time:
1. Hour + "ਵਜੇ" (vaje) + Minutes (if applicable)
- For example, “5:00” is expressed as:
- “ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ” (Panj vaje) - "It is 5 o'clock."
- For “6:30”, you would say:
- “ਛੇ ਵਜੇ ਤੀਸ” (Chhe vaje tees) - "It is 6:30."
Here’s a table of common times expressed in Panjabi:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ੧ ਵਜੇ | ik vaje | 1 o'clock |
| ੨ ਵਜੇ | do vaje | 2 o'clock |
| ੩ ਵਜੇ | tin vaje | 3 o'clock |
| ੪ ਵਜੇ | char vaje | 4 o'clock |
| ੫ ਵਜੇ | panj vaje | 5 o'clock |
| ੬ ਵਜੇ | chhe vaje | 6 o'clock |
| ੭ ਵਜੇ | satt vaje | 7 o'clock |
| ੮ ਵਜੇ | aath vaje | 8 o'clock |
| ੯ ਵਜੇ | nau vaje | 9 o'clock |
| ੧੦ ਵਜੇ | das vaje | 10 o'clock |
| ੧੧ ਵਜੇ | gyaarah vaje | 11 o'clock |
| ੧੨ ਵਜੇ | baarah vaje | 12 o'clock |
When expressing times with minutes, here’s how it works:
- 15 minutes past: "ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ" (vaje pandrāṁ)
- 30 minutes past (half): "ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ" (vaje adhē)
For example:
- 1:15: “ਇੱਕ ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ” (Ik vaje pandrāṁ) - "It is 1:15."
- 3:30: “ਤਿੰਨ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ” (Tinn vaje adhē) - "It is 3:30."
Now, let’s summarize some of the time expressions:
| Panjabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ੧:੦੦ | ik vaje | 1:00 |
| ੨:੦੦ | do vaje | 2:00 |
| ੪:੧੦ | char vaje das | 4:10 |
| ੬:੦ | chhe vaje adhē | 6:30 |
| ੯:੨੦ | nau vaje bees | 9:20 |
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now that you have grasped the concepts of numbers and telling time in Panjabi, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]
Fill in the blanks with the correct Panjabi numbers.
1. ੧ = ______
2. ੩ = ______
3. ੫ = ______
4. ੧੦ = ______
5. ੨੦ = ______
Answers:
1. Ik
2. Tin
3. Panj
4. Das
5. Bees
Exercise 2: Translate the Following Numbers[edit | edit source]
Translate the following numbers into Panjabi.
1. 7
2. 12
3. 19
4. 25
5. 33
Answers:
1. ਸੱਤ (Satt)
2. ਬਾਰਾਹ (Baarah)
3. ਉੱਨੀ (Unnī)
4. ਵੀਸ ਪੰਜ (Bees panj)
5. ਤੀਸ ਤਿੰਨ (Tees tin)
Exercise 3: Match the Time[edit | edit source]
Match the following times with their correct Panjabi expression.
1. 5:00
2. 9:15
3. 12:30
4. 3:45
5. 6:10
Options:
A. ਛੇ ਵਜੇ ਦਸ (Chhe vaje das)
B. ਨੌ ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ (Nau vaje pandrāṁ)
C. ਤਿੰਨ ਵਜੇ ਪੈਂਤਾਲੀ (Tinn vaje paintālī)
D. ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ (Panj vaje)
E. ਬਾਰਾਂ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ (Baarāṁ vaje adhē)
Answers:
1. D
2. B
3. E
4. C
5. A
Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]
Using the vocabulary you learned, create sentences for the following times.
1. 2:00
2. 4:30
3. 7:15
4. 10:45
5. 1:00
Sample Answers:
1. ਦੋ ਵਜੇ (Do vaje) - "It is 2:00."
2. ਚਾਰ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ (Chār vaje adhē) - "It is 4:30."
3. ਸੱਤ ਵਜੇ ਪੰਦਰਾਂ (Satt vaje pandrāṁ) - "It is 7:15."
4. ਦਸ ਵਜੇ ਪੈਂਤਾਲੀ (Das vaje paintālī) - "It is 10:45."
5. ਇੱਕ ਵਜੇ (Ik vaje) - "It is 1:00."
Exercise 5: Ask and Answer[edit | edit source]
Practice asking the time with the phrase "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?) and responding with the appropriate time.
1. Ask your partner: ______
2. Response: ______
Sample Answers:
1. "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?)
2. "ਇੱਕ ਵਜੇ" (Ik vaje) - "It is 1 o'clock."
Exercise 6: Number Formation[edit | edit source]
Write the following numbers in words.
1. 41
2. 57
3. 68
4. 82
5. 99
Answers:
1. ਇਕ ਚਾਲੀ (Ik chalees)
2. ਸੱਤ ਪਚਾਸ (Satt pachaas)
3. ਅਠ ਸਾਠ (Ath saath)
4. ਬਾਹਰ ਅੱਧੇ (Bāhāṁ adhē)
5. ਨੌਂ ਨਬੇ (Nau nabbe)
Exercise 7: Fill in the Correct Time[edit | edit source]
Listen to the audio (if available) and fill in the correct Panjabi time.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Answers will depend on the audio provided.
Exercise 8: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]
Create a quiz with five questions about numbers and telling time in Panjabi.
1. What is the Panjabi word for 10?
2. How do you say "It's 5:30" in Panjabi?
3. What is 15 in Panjabi?
4. How do you ask "What time is it?" in Panjabi?
5. What time is expressed as "ਛੇ ਵਜੇ" (Chhe vaje)?
Answers:
1. Das
2. ਪੰਜ ਵਜੇ ਅੱਧੇ (Panj vaje adhē)
3. ਪੰਦਰਾਂ (Pandrah)
4. ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ? (Kī samāṁ hai?)
5. 6:00
Exercise 9: Group Activity[edit | edit source]
In groups, take turns asking each other for the time in Panjabi and responding appropriately.
Exercise 10: Real-Life Scenario[edit | edit source]
Create a short dialogue where one person asks for the time, and the other responds. Practice this dialogue with a partner.
Sample Dialogue:
A: "ਕੀ ਸਮਾਂ ਹੈ?" (Kī samāṁ hai?)
B: "ਨੌ ਵਜੇ ਹੈ." (Nau vaje hai.) - "It is 9 o'clock."
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Congratulations on completing the lesson on Panjabi Vocabulary related to numbers and time! With these foundational skills, you are well-equipped to navigate everyday conversations in Panjabi. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher!
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- Feelings and Emotions
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- Colors
- Outdoor Activities
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