Punjabi: meaning, definitions and examples

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Punjabi

 

[ pสŒnหˆdส’ษ‘หbi ]

Noun
Languages
Context #1 | Noun

language group

Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by over 125 million people worldwide. It is the native language of the Punjabi people, primarily in Punjab, a region divided between India and Pakistan. It is written in Gurmukhi script in India and Shahmukhi script in Pakistan.

Synonyms

Punjabi language, panjabi

Examples of usage

  • She speaks Punjabi fluently.
  • Punjabi is one of the official languages of India.
  • They studied Punjabi culture and language.
  • Punjabi literature has a rich history.
Context #2 | Noun

ethnic group

Punjabi refers to the ethnic group associated with the Punjab region in South Asia. Punjabis have a rich cultural heritage that includes music, dance, and cuisine. They are known for their vibrant festivals and traditions.

Synonyms

Punjabi community, Punjabi people

Examples of usage

  • The Punjabi community celebrated their harvest festival.
  • Many Punjabis have migrated to different parts of the world.
  • She wore traditional Punjabi attire at the wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "Punjabi" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น punjabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคœเคพเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Punjabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Punjabi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝะดะถะฐะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punjabi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผใƒ“ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pendjabi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ punyabรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Pencap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ€์žก์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจู†ุฌุงุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ punjรกbรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ punjabi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—้ฎๆ™ฎ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ punjabi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ punjabi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝะดะถะฐะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒœแƒฏแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pancabi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ punjabi

Etymology

The term 'Punjabi' is derived from the word 'Punjab,' which means 'Land of Five Rivers' in Persian, referring to the five major rivers in the region: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. The linguistic history of Punjabi dates back to the 11th century when it began to evolve from the ancient Indo-Aryan languages. Initially, Punjabi was primarily an oral language until the 16th century when it began to be written down. The Gurmukhi script was developed in the 15th century by Guru Angad, the second Guru of Sikhism, to standardize the written form of the language. In contrast, the Shahmukhi script, a variant of the Persian script, is used predominantly in Pakistan. Punjabi literature gained prominence with the works of poets like Bulleh Shah and Waris Shah, who expressed the cultural and spiritual essence of the Punjabi people through their poetry. The language flourished during the Sikh Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its role expanded further with the emergence of print media in the 20th century. Today, Punjabi is recognized as one of the official languages of India and Pakistan, reflecting its widespread use and significance in the region.