ਮੰਜਾ
manñā
The English word bed is translated into Punjabi as ਮੰਜਾ (manñā).
ਮੰਜਾ specifically denotes a traditional piece of furniture used for sleeping.
Meaning: piece of furniture (noun)
Which one should you use?
ਮੰਜਾ refers specifically to a traditional woven cot, whereas ਬਿਸਤਰਾ is a more general and formal term for a bed or a bedding setup. Additionally, the borrowed English word ਬੇਡ is used in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
manñā
When do people say it?
ਮੰਜਾ refers to a traditional Punjabi woven bed consisting of a wooden frame and ropes, often made of jute or cotton. It is a culturally significant piece of furniture, particularly in rural Punjab.
Did you know?
- In rural Punjab, the ਮੰਜਾ is not just for sleeping but serves as a primary social space for sitting and receiving guests during the day.
- Because the ਮੰਜਾ is portable and breathable, it is traditionally placed outdoors during hot summer nights to catch the breeze.
- A ਮੰਜਾ can be folded or easily moved, making it a staple of the nomadic or seasonal lifestyles once common in the Punjab region.
Examples in context
- ਮੰਜਾ ਬਾਹਰ ਵਿਛਾ ਦਿਓ।manjā bāhar vichā di'ō.Lay the bed outside.
- ਇਹ ਮੰਜਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਆਰਾਮਦਾਇਕ ਹੈ।ih manjā bahut ārāmdā'ik hai.This bed is very comfortable.
- ਨਵਾਂ ਮੰਜਾ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?navāñ manjā kithe hai?Where is the new bed?
Example conversation
Aman and Preet are arranging furniture in a courtyard.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਮੰਜਾ ਇੱਥੇ ਰੱਖੀਏ?kī asīñ manjā ithē rakhī'ē?Should we put the bed here?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਮੰਜਾ ਇੱਥੇ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗੇਗਾ।hāñ, ih manjā ithē sōhañā lagēgā.Yes, this bed will look beautiful here.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਮੰਜਾ ਖਿਸਕਾ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।ṭhīka hai, maĩ manjā khisakā dindā hāñ.Okay, I will move the bed.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਅਮਨ।dhanavāda, Aman.Thank you, Aman.
