ਇੱਥੇ
In Punjabi, the word for "here" is ਇੱਥੇ.
ਇੱਥੇ is used as an adverb to indicate being in, on or at this place.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb of place, ਇੱਥੇ does not change its form based on the gender or number of the subject.
Did you know?
- The Punjabi word ਇੱਥੇ shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word 'ittham', which means 'in this manner' or 'thus'.
- Because Punjabi is a tonal language in some dialects, the way you pitch your voice when saying ਇੱਥੇ can change how much emphasis you put on the location.
- In many parts of the Punjab region, the word for 'here' can function as a starting point for a sentence to ground the listener's attention, similar to saying 'now' in English.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਪਸ ਅਾੳੁਣ ਤੇ ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਹੋਵੋਗੇ?Will you still be here when I get back?This sentence is useful for asking if someone will still be in the location of ਇੱਥੇ in the future.Tatoeba #3801932 by RadiumCat, translation #3801927 by patgfisher
- ਇੱਥੇ ਬੈਠੋ।ithē baiṭhō.Sit here.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹੋ?kī tusī ithē rahiandē hō?Do you live here?
Example conversation
Harman and Simran are meeting at a cafe.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਹੋ?Kī tusī̃ ithē hō?Are you here?
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਇੱਥੇ ਹੀ ਹਾਂ।Hān, main ithē hī hān.Yes, I am right here.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਮਾਂ ਲੱਗਿਆ।Tuhānū milṇ vica samā laggiyā.It took time to find you.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਮੈਂ ਦੇਰ ਨਾਲ ਆਈ।Māf karanā, main dēr nāl āī.Sorry, I arrived late.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਇੱਥੇ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
