ਬੱਚੀ
bachī
The English phrase "baby girl" is translated into Punjabi as ਬੱਚੀ (bachī).
ਬੱਚੀ refers to a very young female human child. In informal contexts, the nickname Guddi, which literally means "doll", is also used to refer to baby girls.
How do you pronounce it?
bachī
Did you know?
- In Punjabi poetry and folk songs, baby girls are often compared to 'buds' of a flower to emphasize their delicate and new nature.
- It is a common custom to call a baby girl ਲਾਡੋ, a word derived from 'love' or 'affection', which implies the child is the most pampered member of the house.
- The nickname Guddi is so common for baby girls that it often becomes a permanent part of their identity, used by family members even into adulthood.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਬੱਚੀ ਹੈ।ih ik pyaari bachii hai.This is a cute baby girl.
- ਬੱਚੀ ਸੌ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।bachii sau rahii hai.The baby girl is sleeping.
- ਬੱਚੀ ਰੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।bachii ro rahii hai.The baby girl is crying.
Example conversation
Aman and Preet are visiting a friend's house to see the newborn.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਇਹ ਬੱਚੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਹੈ?ki ih bachii tuhadi hai?Is this baby girl yours?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਬੱਚੀ ਹੈ।haan, ih meri bachii hai.Yes, she is my baby girl.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਬੱਚੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਹੈ।bachii bahut sohani hai.The baby girl is very beautiful.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਅਮਨ।dhannvaad, Aman.Thank you, Aman.
