ਭਾਂਡੇ
bhāṇḍē
The English phrase "dishes" translates to Punjabi as ਭਾਂਡੇ (bhāṇḍē).
The term ਭਾਂਡੇ refers to the collective group of utensils or dishes used for cooking and eating.
Meaning: dishwashing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
ਭਾਂਡੇ literally means "dishes/utensils."
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ਭਾਂਡਾ (bhāṇḍā), which means "dish" or "pot".
How do you pronounce it?
bhāṇḍē
Did you know?
- The word ਭਾਂਡਾ (bhāṇḍā) is sometimes used in a metaphorical sense in Punjabi folk songs to refer to a person's physical vessel or body, suggesting the body is a container for the soul.
- In traditional Punjabi culture, the act of washing ਭਾਂਡੇ is often used as a metaphor for humility and service in a communal kitchen, known as a 'langar'.
- Depending on the region, ਭਾਂਡੇ can specifically imply clay pots, reflecting the historical use of terracotta over metal in Punjabi villages.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਭਾਂਡੇ ਧੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।main bhāṇḍē dhō rihā hā̃.I am washing the dishes.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਭਾਂਡੇ ਸਾਫ਼ ਕਰ ਲਏ?kī tusī̃ bhāṇḍē sāph kar la'ē?Did you clean the dishes?
- ਭਾਂਡੇ ਰਸੋਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਏ ਹਨ।bhāṇḍē rasōī vica pai han.The dishes are in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Harman and Kiran are cleaning up after dinner.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕਿਰਨ, ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਭਾਂਡੇ ਮਾਜ ਦਵਾਂ?Kiran, kī main bhāṇḍē māj davā̃?Kiran, should I do the dishes?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ ਹਰਮਨ, ਮੈਂ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Hā̃ Harman, main madad kardī hā̃.Yes Harman, I will help you.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਭਾਂਡੇ ਸੁਕਾ ਲਓ।Tusī̃ siraf bhāṇḍē sukā lō.You just dry the dishes.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਕਰ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Ṭhīk hai, main kar ditī hā̃.Okay, I will do it.
