ਘਰ
ghar[kəɾ˩(ə̆˧)]Gurmukhi
The English word "home" is translated into Punjabi as ਘਰ (ghar). Wiktionary also lists گھر (pnb).
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਘਰ | ghar | [kəɾ˩(ə̆˧)] (narrow) [käːɾ˩(ə̆˧)] (narrow) |
Gurmukhi |
| گھر | pnb | /kə˨ɾᵊ/ | Shahmukhi |
ਘਰ refers to a house or a structure in which someone lives. In urban areas, the specific term ਕੋਠੀ (Kothi) is used to describe a larger, more luxurious home or a villa.
Which one should you use?
The phrase is written in two different scripts: ਘਰ is the Gurmukhi form and گھر is the Shahmukhi form. Additionally, the related adverbial form ਘਰਦੋ or گھردو can be used to mean "homewards".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term ਕੋਠੀ is specifically used in urban areas to denote a villa or a luxury residence.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ਘਰ has an oblique plural form, ਘਰਾਂ (gharāń), which is used when the word is followed by a postposition, such as when saying "in the homes".
How do you pronounce it?
ghar
Did you know?
- The Punjabi word ਘਰ shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'yard' and the Scottish Gaelic word 'gàrradh', which both relate to an enclosure.
- In Punjabi culture, the concept of ਘਰ often extends beyond a building to encompass the entire joint family unit. A person might refer to their 'home' when they actually mean their kinship group.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।merā ghar bahuta sundara hai.My home is very beautiful.
- ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਘਰ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।oha āpanē ghar jā rihā hai.He is going to his home.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ?kī iha tuhāḍā ghar hai?Is this your home?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about visiting each other.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਰਮਨ, ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਦੇਖ ਸਕਦੀ ਹਾਂ?Harman, ki main tuhada ghar dekh sakdi han?Harman, can I see your home?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਆਓਗੇ?Han, Manpreet, tusi kadon aaoge?Yes, Manpreet, when will you come?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਨੂੰ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਘਰ ਆਵਾਂਗੀ।Main kal nu tuhade ghar avangi.I will come to your home tomorrow.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਇੰਤਜ਼ਾਰ ਕਰਾਂਗਾ।Thik hai, main tuhada intezar karanga.Okay, I will wait for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries ਘਰ, گھر, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries گھر, ਘਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
