ਗਲਾਸ
galās
The English word 'glass' is translated into Punjabi as ਗਲਾਸ (galās).
ਗਲਾਸ refers specifically to a drinking vessel, such as a cup, chalice or goblet.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
ਗਲਾਸ is a direct loanword from the English word 'glass'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Lahore region, the word ਕੱਚ is used to refer to glass.
How do you pronounce it?
galās
Did you know?
- In many Punjabi-speaking households, if you ask for a ਗਲਾਸ of water, you might receive a vessel made of stainless steel rather than transparent glass.
- In some contexts, ਗਲਾਸ is used as a general term for any cylindrical drinking container, including those that would be called 'tumblers' in English.
- Because ਗਲਾਸ is a loanword, its pronunciation in Punjabi often follows local phonetic patterns rather than a strict English accent.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਹੋਰ ਸੋਮਰਸ ਦਾ ਗਲਾਸ ਲਿਆ ਕੇ ਦੇਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਕੀ ਖਿਆਲ ਹੈ?How about getting me another glass of wine?This sentence shows how to use ਗਲਾਸ when asking for a glass of wine.Tatoeba #13224768 by randeepxsingh, translation #3737858 by CK
- ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਪਾਣੀ ਦਾ ਗਲਾਸ ਹੈ।mere kol ik pāṇī dā galās hai.I have a glass of water.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਗਲਾਸ ਦੇ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ?kī tusī̃ meṁ ik galās dē sakadē hō?Can you give me a glass?
Example conversation
Simran and Ravinder are in the kitchen.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗਲਾਸ ਧੋ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਹਨ?Ravinder, ki tusi glass dho ditte han?Ravinder, have you washed the glasses?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ ਸਿਮਰਨ, ਮੈਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਗਲਾਸ ਸਾਫ਼ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਹਨ।Han Simran, main sare glass saaf kar ditte han.Yes Simran, I have cleaned all the glasses.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਹੁਣ ਇੱਕ ਗਲਾਸ ਇੱਥੇ ਰੱਖ ਦਿਓ।Theek hai, hun ik glass ithe rakh deo.Okay, now put a glass here.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਲਓ, ਇਹ ਰਿਹਾ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਗਲਾਸ।Lo, eh riha tuhada glass.Here, here is your glass.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ਗਲਾਸ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
