ਗੁਬਾਰਾ
gubārā
The Punjabi word for balloon is ਗੁਬਾਰਾ (gubārā).
ਗੁਬਾਰਾ is a noun used to refer to a child's toy, specifically a balloon.
Meaning: child’s toy (noun)
Which one should you use?
ਗੁਬਾਰਾ is the singular form, while ਗੁਬਾਰੇ is the plural form used to refer to multiple balloons.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural of ਗੁਬਾਰਾ, use the form ਗੁਬਾਰੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
gubārā
Did you know?
- In some Punjabi dialects, the word ਗੁਬਾਰਾ can also refer to a cloud of dust or smoke rising in the air, linking the toy to the physical image of a floating mass.
- Because balloons are associated with fragility, the phrase ਗੁਬਾਰਾ ਫਟਣਾ ('the balloon bursting') is sometimes used colloquially to describe a sudden disappointment or the end of a fantasy.
- The word ਗੁਬਾਰਾ is shared with Hindi and Urdu, reflecting the common 'Hindustani' linguistic heritage of North India and Pakistan.
Examples in context
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਗੁਬਾਰਾ ਦਿਓPlease give me a balloon.
- ਉਸਦੇ ਹੱਥ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਗੁਬਾਰੀ ਹੈShe has a balloon in her hand.
- ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਲਾਲ ਗੁਬਾਰਾ ਹੈ।mere kol ik lal gubara hai.I have a red balloon.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਕੋਈ ਗੁਬਾਰਾ ਹੈ?ki tuhade kol koi gubara hai?Do you have a balloon?
Example conversation
Gurpreet and Simran are at a birthday party.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਸਿਮਰਨ, ਦੇਖੋ ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਨੀਲਾ ਗੁਬਾਰਾ ਹੈ!Simran, dekho mere kol ik neela gubara hai!Simran, look, I have a blue balloon!
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ, ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ।Oh bahut sohna hai, Gurpreet.It is very beautiful, Gurpreet.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਖੇਡੀਏ?Ki asi is naal khediye?Shall we play with it?
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਹਾਂ, ਚਲੋ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ!Han, chalo khed de han!Yes, let's play!
