Word
punjabi
Phoneticspun·jabi
Definition
n. a person from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, or the language they speak.
n. an Indo-Aryan language spoken by inhabitants of the Punjab region; also refers to a member of the ethnic group originating from that area.
Examples
“My neighbor speaks Punjabi and English fluently.”
“The local community center offers classes for children to learn Punjabi so they can speak with their grandparents.”
“While Punjabi is the most widely spoken language in Pakistan, it is often used in informal settings while Urdu remains the primary language for government and education.”
Examples
simple
“My neighbor speaks Punjabi and English fluently.”
contextual
“The local community center offers classes for children to learn Punjabi so they can speak with their grandparents.”
complex
“While Punjabi is the most widely spoken language in Pakistan, it is often used in informal settings while Urdu remains the primary language for government and education.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the language; countable when referring to an individual person.
Real-World Examples
“While AI can be used for translations, the tools aren't always accurate — and can lead to inappropriate results, especially in health-care documents. A team of researchers wants to change that — so Punjabi women can better access the medical care they need.” “But Punjabi, spoken in the Indian province of Punjab, had the largest increase, growing more than 80% compared to 2016.” “The lyrics reflect the timeless narrative of forbidden love and are penned in Punjabi, a language shared by both nations.” “Punjabi Dhaba is a family-run truck in Bakersfield, serving simple fare, like parathas stuffed with a mix of vegetables, to a growing population of Californian truckers with roots in Punjab.” Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Persian پنجابی (panjābī), from پنجاب (panjāb) + ـی (-ī, adjectival suffix). Equivalent to Punjab + -i.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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