ਥੈਲਾ
thailā
The Punjabi word for bag is ਥੈਲਾ (thailā), which refers to a flexible container.
ਥੈਲਾ is used to describe a flexible container.
Meaning: flexible container (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
thailā
Did you know?
- A ਪੋਟਲੀ is often associated with sacred items or offerings in religious contexts, whereas a ਥੈਲਾ is strictly utilitarian.
- The use of ਥੈਲਾ across Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu demonstrates how trade and movement in the Punjab plains created a shared vocabulary for common objects.
- The distinction between ਬੋਰੀ and ਥੈਲਾ is based on the material's texture, with the former implying a scratchy, heavy fabric and the latter a softer material.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਥੈਲਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਭਾਰੀ ਹੈ।ih thailā bahut bhārī hai.This bag is very heavy.
- ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਨਵਾਂ ਥੈਲਾ ਹੈ।merē kōl ikk navā̃ thailā hai.I have a new bag.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਥੈਲਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?kī tuhānũ ih thailā cāhidā hai?Do you want this bag?
Example conversation
Aman and Preet are shopping for groceries.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਹੋਰ ਥੈਲਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?Ki sanu ik hor thaila chahida hai?Do we need another bag?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਵਾਲਾ ਭਰ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।Han, eh vala bhar gya hai.Yes, this one is full.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਥੈਲਾ ਲੈ ਆਉਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Main ik thaila lai aaunda han.I will go get a bag.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਜਲਦੀ ਆਓ।Thik hai, jaldi ao.Okay, come quickly.
