ਕੱਪ
kapp
The Punjabi word for "cup" is ਕੱਪ (kapp).
The word ਕੱਪ is used to refer to a drinking vessel, specifically a cup.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kapp.
Did you know?
- If you were describing a traditional clay cup used for drinking tea in rural areas, you would not use ਕੱਪ, but rather the word ਕੁਲੜ.
- In Punjabi, the word ਕੱਪ is a loanword from English, reflecting the influence of British tea culture during the colonial era in India.
- In many Punjabi households, the word ਪਿਆਲਾ is used instead of ਕੱਪ when referring to a traditional handleless cup used for tea or lassi.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਕੱਪ ਹੈ।mere kol ik kapp hai.I have a cup.
- ਇਹ ਕੱਪ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?ih kapp kithe hai?Where is this cup?
Example conversation
Preet and Aman are in the kitchen in the morning.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਅਮਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਕੱਪ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?Aman, ki tuhanu ik kapp chahida hai?Aman, do you want a cup?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਕੱਪ ਦੇ ਦਿਓ।Han, mainu ik kapp de dio.Yes, please give me a cup.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਚਾਹ ਦਾ ਕੱਪ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?Ki tuhanu chah da kapp chahida hai?Do you want a cup of tea?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਪ੍ਰੀਤ।Han, bahut dhanvad, Preet.Yes, thank you, Preet.
