ਲਾੜੀ
laari
The Punjabi word for bride is ਲਾੜੀ (laari).
ਲਾੜੀ is used to refer to a woman in the context of her own wedding.
Meaning: woman in the context of her own wedding (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
laari
Did you know?
- In the Punjabi language, the term for bride can be used metaphorically in poetry to represent the soul longing for union with the divine.
- In traditional Punjabi weddings, the ਲਾੜੀ often has henna patterns on her hands containing the groom's name hidden within the design. It is a playful custom for the groom to try and find his name.
- A ਲਾੜੀ may participate in a ceremony called ਚੁੜਾ, where her maternal uncle puts red and ivory bangles on her wrists. These bangles are traditionally worn for a specific period after the wedding.
Examples in context
- ਲਾੜੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।Lāṛī bahut sundar lagg rahī hai.The bride is looking very beautiful.
- ਲਾੜੀ ਨੇ ਲਾਲ ਰੰਗ ਦਾ ਜੋੜਾ ਪਾਇਆ ਹੈ।Lāṛī ne lāl rang dā joṛā pā'iā hai.The bride is wearing a red outfit.
- ਅੱਜ ਲਾੜੀ ਦੇ ਘਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਰੌਣਕ ਹੈ।Ajj lāṛī dē ghar bahut raunaka hai.There is a lot of celebration at the bride's house today.
Example conversation
Gurpreet and Kiran are attending a wedding.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕਿਰਨ, ਦੇਖੋ ਲਾੜੀ ਆ ਗਈ ਹੈ।Kiran, dekho laadi aa gayi hai.Kiran, look, the bride has arrived.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।Haan, oh bahut pyaari lagg rahi hai.Yes, she is looking very lovely.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਉਸ ਦਾ ਲਹਿੰਗਾ ਦੇਖਿਆ?Ki tusi us da lehenga dekhya?Did you see her lehenga?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਲਾੜੀ ਦੇ ਕੱਪੜੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ ਹਨ।Haan, laadi de kapre bahut sohne han.Yes, the bride's clothes are very beautiful.
