ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ
zindagī
The English word "life" is translated into Punjabi as ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ (zindagī).
ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ is used to denote the state of being alive or one's lifetime.
Meaning: the state of being alive (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ (zindagī) is a loanword from Persian and is a common way to express the concept of life in Punjabi.
Which one should you use?
While ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ is the most common word for life in everyday speech, the alternative ਜੀਵਨ (jīvan) is a Sanskrit-derived term often used in literary or philosophical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
zindagī
Did you know?
- In Punjabi poetry and songs, ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ is frequently personified as a fickle companion or a cruel teacher that gives lessons through hardship.
- In religious Sikh texts, the concept of life is often linked to ਸਾਸ (breath), where the physical act of breathing is used as a metaphor for the duration of ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ.
- In many Punjabi dialects, a person might refer to their own life or 'existence' by using the term ਹਸਤੀ (hastī), which also implies one's social standing or importance.
Examples in context
- ਉਸਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ਗਵਾਰ ਹੈ।usadī ziindagī bahut khushagavar hai.Her life is very pleasant.
- ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਈ ਉਤਾਰ-ਚੜ੍ਹਾਅ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।ziindagī vich kaī utār-chaṛhā āunde han.Many ups and downs come in life.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਨਾਲ ਪਿਆਰ ਹੈ।mainū āpaṇī ziindagī nāl piār hai.I love my life.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their future goals.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ?Tusi apni zindagi vich ki chaunde ho?What do you want in your life?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਸਫਲ ਇਨਸਾਨ ਬਣਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Main ik safal insaan banna chaunda haan.I want to become a successful person.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਸੋਚ ਹੈ।Eh bahut vadiya soch hai.That is a very great thought.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ।Dhanvaad, Manpreet.Thank you, Manpreet.
