ਝਾਂਜਰ
jhāñjarGurmukhi, feminine
The English phrase 'anklet' is translated into Punjabi as ਝਾਂਜਰ (jhāñjar). Wiktionary also lists جھان٘جَر (jhāṉjar).
Meaning: a bracelet at the ankle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਝਾਂਜਰ | jhāñjar | Gurmukhi, feminine |
| جھان٘جَر | jhāṉjar | Shahmukhi, feminine |
The word refers to a bracelet worn at the ankle. However, in a musical context, it is also frequently used to refer to a rhythmic bell-like sound or a musical instrument such as a tambourine.
Which one should you use?
The form ਝਾਂਜਰ is written in the Gurmukhi script, while the form جھان٘جَر is written in the Shahmukhi script.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
jhāñjar
Did you know?
- In some traditional contexts, the sound of ਝਾਂਜਰ is believed to ward off evil spirits or negative energy from entering a home.
- The word ਝਾਂਜਰ is an onomatopoeia derived from the Prakrit word jhāñjha, which mimics the actual tinkling sound of metal bells.
- The ਝਾਂਜਰ is traditionally associated with the 'Giddha' dance, where the rhythmic jingling of the anklets helps the dancers maintain the beat of the song.
Examples in context
- ਉਸਦੀ ਝਾਂਜਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।usadī jhāñjar bahuta sundara hai.Her anklet is very beautiful.
- ਮੈਂ ਨਵੀਂ ਝਾਂਜਰ ਖਰੀਦਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।maiṁ navīñ jhāñjar kharīḍanā cāhundī hāṃ.I want to buy a new anklet.
- ਝਾਂਜਰ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਸੁਰੀਲੀ ਹੈ।jhāñjar dī āvāza surīlī hai.The sound of the anklet is melodic.
Example conversation
Ravinder notices Manpreet's new jewelry.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਝਾਂਜਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਚਮਕ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।Manpreet, tuhadi jhanjar bahut chamak rahi hai.Manpreet, your anklet is shining a lot.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਇਹ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤੋਹਫ਼ੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਿਲੀ ਹੈ।Dhann-vad, eh mainu tohfe vich mili hai.Thank you, I got this as a gift.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਇਸ ਦੀ ਆਵਾਜ਼ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਹੈ।Is di awaaz bahut pyari hai.Its sound is very lovely.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।Han, mainu eh bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like it very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anklet” translations and entries ਝਾਂਜਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਝਾਂਜਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
