ਚੰਬਲ
chambal
The Punjabi word for eczema is ਚੰਬਲ (chambal).
ਚੰਬਲ is a noun used to describe acute or chronic inflammation of the skin.
Meaning: acute or chronic inflammation of the skin (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
chambal
Did you know?
- When describing the way eczema affects the skin, Punjabi speakers often use the verb ਖਾਣਾ, which literally means 'to eat'.
- Traditional treatments for skin issues in Punjab often involve 'Desi' staples like mustard oil or turmeric, regardless of whether the diagnosis is ਚੰਬਲ.
- While ਚੰਬਲ is the specific term for eczema, a Punjabi speaker might simply say ਖੁਜਲੀ (khujli) to describe the condition, even though that word actually means 'itching'.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰੇ ਹੱਥਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਚੰਬਲ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।mere hathan 'te chambal ho gia hai.I have eczema on my hands.
- ਇਹ ਚੰਬਲ ਦੀ ਸਮੱਸਿਆ ਹੈ।ih chambal di samasya hai.This is an eczema problem.
- ਚੰਬਲ ਕਾਰਨ ਚਮੜੀ ਲਾਲ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।chambal karan chamari laal ho jandi hai.The skin becomes red due to eczema.
Example conversation
Aman is asking Preet about the redness on her arm.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਕੀ ਇਹ ਚੰਬਲ ਹੈ?Preet, ki ih chambal hai?Preet, is this eczema?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਖਾਰਸ਼ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।han, mainu bahut kharish ho rahi hai.Yes, it is itching a lot.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੋਈ ਦਵਾਈ ਲਈ ਹੈ?ki tusi koi davai layee hai?Have you taken any medicine?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਮੈਂ ਅਜੇ ਤੱਕ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿਖਾਇਆ।main aje tak doctor nu nahi dikhaya.I haven't shown it to a doctor yet.
