How Do You Spell PUNJABI?

Pronunciation: [pʌnd͡ʒˈɑːbi] (IPA)

The word "Punjabi" is spelled as /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/. The first sound, /p/, represents the voiceless bilabial plosive, followed by the open-mid back unrounded vowel, /ʌ/. The next sound, /n/, denotes the voiced alveolar nasal, while the following sound, /dʒ/, represents the voiced postalveolar affricate. The vowel /ɑː/ is the open back unrounded vowel. Finally, the sound /b/ is the voiced bilabial plosive, and /i/ denotes the close front unrounded vowel. Together, these sounds create the word "Punjabi," which refers to a language spoken in the Punjab region of South Asia.

PUNJABI Meaning and Definition

1. Punjabi is an adjective and noun that refers to the language and people of the Punjab region in South Asia. The word originates from the Persian language, with "Punjab" being a combination of the Persian words "panj" meaning "five" and "aab" meaning "water." This term is used to describe the historical region situated between the rivers Indus and Jhelum, which is now divided between India and Pakistan.

   As an adjective, Punjabi pertains to or is characteristic of the Punjab region, its culture, or its people. It encompasses various aspects such as language, cuisine, traditions, customs, clothing, and music that are distinct to the people inhabiting the region.

   As a noun, Punjabi refers to an individual who belongs to the Punjabi community or someone who speaks the Punjabi language, also known as "Shahmukhi." Punjabi is an Indo-Aryan language descended from the Sanskrit language and is primarily spoken by Punjabi communities in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, as well as in Punjab province of Pakistan.

   The Punjabi language holds significant cultural and historical importance as it is one of the most widely spoken languages in South Asia. It has a rich literary heritage and is written in the Shahmukhi script in Pakistan and the Gurmukhi script in India. The language has also influenced various other languages and dialects within the South Asian region.

Top Common Misspellings for PUNJABI *

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Etymology of PUNJABI

The word Punjabi is derived from the combination of two words: Punjab and Ab.

The term Punjab comes from the Persian language, where punj means five and ab means waters or rivers. The region of Punjab is known as the land of five rivers due to its location in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent, where the Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers flow.

Over time, the term Punjabi came to refer to the people who hail from the Punjab region, which spans areas of both India and Pakistan. It is also the primary language spoken in the region, known as Punjabi or Panjabi.

Similar spelling words for PUNJABI

• panjabi,
• punjab.

Plural form of PUNJABI is PUNJABIS