ਲਸਣ
lasaṇGurmukhi, masculine
The English word garlic is ਲਸਣ (lasaṇ) in Punjabi. Wiktionary also lists ਥੋਮ (thom) and تھوم (thom).
Meaning: plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਲਸਣ | lasaṇ | Gurmukhi, masculine | |
| ਥੋਮ | thom | /t̪ʰoːmə̆/ | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| تھوم | thom | /t̪ʰoːmᵊ/ | Shahmukhi, masculine |
| لَسَݨ | lasaṇ | Shahmukhi, masculine |
The word refers to the garlic plant.
Which one should you use?
ਲਸਣ is the standard term, whereas ਥੋਮ is a very common colloquial or regional way to refer to garlic in many Punjabi dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word ਥੋਮ is also used in various regional Punjabi dialects.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this word are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
lasaṇ
Did you know?
- In certain traditional Punjabi beliefs, garlic is considered 'tamasic' and is avoided during specific religious fasts or festivals.
- The common word ਥੋਮ may not be native to Punjabi, as it is thought to be a direct borrowing from the Arabic word ثُوم.
- In many Punjabi households, garlic is not just a food but is traditionally used in folk remedies to treat respiratory ailments.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲਸਣ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।manū lasaṇ bahuta pasanda hai.I like garlic very much.
- ਕੀ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਸਣ ਹੈ?kī isa vica lasaṇ hai?Is there garlic in this?
- ਲਸਣ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰੋ।lasaṇ dī vartōṁ karō.Use garlic.
Example conversation
In a kitchen, preparing a meal.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਲਸਣ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?kī sanū lasaṇ cāhidā hai?Do we need garlic?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਸਣ ਪਾਓ।hāṁ, sabazī vica lasaṇ pā'ō.Yes, put garlic in the vegetables.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਲਸਣ ਕੱਟਦਾ ਹਾਂ।ṭhīka hai, maiṁ lasaṇ kaṭadā hāṁ.Okay, I am cutting the garlic.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ।dhanavāda, guraprīta.Thank you, Gurpreet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “garlic” translations and entries ਲਸਣ, ਥੋਮ, تھوم, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries تھوم, ਥੋਮ, ਲਸਣ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
