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Panjabi Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Panjabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express surprise in Panjabi. Knowing how to express surprise in any language is essential to understanding conversations and making connections with native speakers.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Modes of Transportation & Days ਦਿਨ.

Expressions of Surprise

Here are some common expressions used to express surprise in Panjabi:

Panjabi	Pronunciation	English Translation
ਵਾਹ!	vāh!	Wow!
ਸਚੱਚੀ	sacchī	Really?
ਕਿਹੜਾ?	kihṛdā?	What?
ਅਤੇ ਕੀ	ate kī	And what?
ਓਹ!	ōh!	Oh!
ਬਿਲਕੁਲ	bilkul	Absolutely!

You might hear these expressions in a variety of contexts, such as when someone sees something unexpected or is surprised by something they did not know before.

Example dialogue

Person 1: ਵਾਹ! ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੌਣ ਹੋ? (vāh! tusī̃ kauṇ ho?) ('Wow! Who are you?') Person 2: ਮੈਂ ਸ਼ਰਾਬੀ ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਪੀ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ? (maĩ śarābī hā̃. tusī̃ kī pī rahe ho?) ('I'm a drunk. What are you drinking?') Person 1: ਅਤੇ ਕੀ ਹਾਲ ਚਾਲ ਸੀ? (ate kī hāl cāl sī?) ('And how are you?') Person 2: ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਹੜੇ ਤੋਂ ਹੋ? (maĩ ṭhīk hā̃, tusī̃ kihṛe tõ̃ ho?) ('I'm fine, where are you from?')

Cultural Context

In Panjabi culture, expressing surprise is an important way to show interest in what someone is saying and to learn more about their perspective. It is also used as a way to show appreciation or admiration for something that is unexpected or unique.

Panjabi cuisine, for example, is famous for its bold and unexpected flavors, and someone trying a new dish might use an expression of surprise to indicate how impressed they are by the new taste.

Another context for expressing surprise in Panjabi is in response to news or events in the wider world. For example, someone might express shock or disbelief at a natural disaster or major political event, conveying their concern and interest in what is happening around the world.

Interesting Facts

- Panjabi is the most widely spoken language in Pakistan and is the second most spoken language in India. - The Panjabi language is written using the Gurmukhi script, which is also used for writing Punjabi in India. - The Panjabi language is closely related to Hindi and other Indo-Aryan languages and shares many grammatical and vocabulary similarities. - The Panjabi language has a rich literary tradition, with famous poets and writers like Bulleh Shah and Waris Shah.

To improve your Panjabi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Express Surprise in Panjabi

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