ਸੇਬ
seb/seː.bə̆/Gurmukhi, masculine
The English word "apple" is translated into Punjabi as ਸੇਬ (seb). Wiktionary also lists سیب (pnb).
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਸੇਬ | seb | /seː.bə̆/ | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| سیب | pnb | Western Punjabi |
The term refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica.
Which one should you use?
The form ਸੇਬ is used in the Majhi dialect and is written in the Gurmukhi script.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Majhi dialect, the term for apple is ਸੇਬ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ਸੇਬ is ਸੇਬਾਂ.
How do you pronounce it?
seb
Did you know?
- The word ਸੇਬ can be written in two different scripts: Gurmukhi, used primarily by Sikhs, and Shahmukhi, used primarily by Muslims in West Punjab.
- In some Punjabi folk metaphors, a red apple is used to describe a healthy, glowing cheek, similar to the English use of 'rosy'.
- The term ਸੇਬ is a linguistic descendant of the Proto-Iranian word *cáywaH.
Examples in context
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਦੋ ਸੇਬ ਰਸ ਦੇ ਗਲਾਸ ਦੇਣਾ।Two glasses of apple juice, please.This sentence is useful for learning how to use ਸੇਬ in a request for apple juice.Tatoeba #3788050 by RadiumCat, translation #2833972 by CS
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਲਾਲ ਸੇਬ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।maenū ik lāl seb chāhīdā hai.I want a red apple.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਹੈ?kī ih seb miṭhā hai?Is this apple sweet?
Example conversation
Kiran and Gurpreet are in the kitchen.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸੇਬ ਖਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ?Gurprīt, kī tusī̃ sēba khāṇā chāhundē hō?Gurpreet, do you want to eat an apple?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੇਬ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।Hā̃, mainū sēba bahut pasanda hai.Yes, I like apples very much.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਸੇਬ ਲਿਆਉਂਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Ṭhīka hai, maĩ ika sēba liāundī hā̃.Okay, I will bring an apple.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਕਿਰਨ।Dhannavāda, Kirana.Thank you, Kiran.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries ਸੇਬ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਸੇਬ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
