ਖੀਰਾ
khīrāGurmukhi, masculine
The English word "cucumber" is translated into Punjabi as ਖੀਰਾ (khīrā) or کھِیرا.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਖੀਰਾ | khīrā | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| کھِیرا | khīrā | Shahmukhi, masculine |
The term refers to the edible fruit.
Which one should you use?
The form ਖੀਰਾ is written in the Gurmukhi script, while کھِیرا is written in the Shahmukhi script. Both forms are masculine nouns.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ਖੀਰਾ (khīrā) changes to the oblique case form ਖੀਰੇ (khīre) when it is followed by a postposition, such as 'in', 'of' or 'to'.
How do you pronounce it?
khīrā
Did you know?
- The Punjabi word ਖੀਰਾ shares a deep-rooted connection to the Sanskrit word क्षीरक, which relates to the concept of 'milk'.
- In Punjabi culture, ਖੀਰਾ is often eaten with a pinch of salt and lemon as a refreshing summer snack to combat the heat.
- The term ਖੀਰਾ is used in Punjabi to describe the vegetable, but in some poetic contexts, the coolness of the fruit represents peace or relief.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਖੀਰਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।mainū khīrā pasand hai.I like cucumber.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਖੀਰਾ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਹੈ?kī iha khīrā tāzā hai?Is this cucumber fresh?
Example conversation
Manpreet and Ravinder are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਕੀ ਸਾਲਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੀਰਾ ਪਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ?ravindar, kī sālad vica khīrā pāuṇā hai?Ravinder, should I put cucumber in the salad?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਖੀਰਾ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਪਾਓ।hā̃, khīrā zarūr pāō.Yes, definitely put cucumber.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਮੈਂ ਖੀਰਾ ਧੋ ਲਿਆ ਹੈ।maĩ khīrā dhō liā hai.I have washed the cucumber.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ, ਹੁਣ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਕੱਟ ਦਿਓ।bahut vadhīā, huṇ isnū kaṭ diō.Very good, now cut it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cucumber” translations and entries ਖੀਰਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਖੀਰਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
