ਵੇਖੋ
vekho
The English phrase 'look' can be translated into Punjabi as ਵੇਖੋ (vekho).
The verb is used to express the act of trying to see something.
Meaning: to try to see (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ਵੇਖੋ is a standard form, ਦੇਖੋ is a common synonym that can be used interchangeably in many Punjabi dialects. For the imperative (command) form, ਵੇਖੋ is used for polite or plural requests, whereas ਵੇਖ is the informal singular form used with friends or younger people.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the present participle to describe someone who is looking, the form changes based on gender: ਵੇਖਦਾ is used for a masculine singular subject and ਵੇਖਦੀ is used for a feminine singular subject.
How do you pronounce it?
vekho
Did you know?
- Punjabi uses a specific distinction between ਵੇਖਣਾ (to look) and ਤੱਕਣਾ (to gaze or stare), where the latter implies a more intense or prolonged focus.
- In Punjabi poetry, 'looking' is often used as a metaphor for longing or waiting, where a single glance can represent a deep emotional connection.
- While ਵੇਖੋ means 'look', adding the word ਜ਼ਰਾ (zara) before it transforms the command into a soft, polite request meaning 'just take a look'.
Examples in context
- ਦੇਖੋ, ਕੀ ਹੈ ਇਹ?Look, what is this?
- ਵੇਖੋ ਯਾਰ, ਹਾਸਾ ਆ ਜਾਉਗਾLook, friend, you will laugh.
- ਦੇਖੋ, ਖੁਸ਼ਖਬਰੀ ਹੈLook, there's good news
- ਵੇਖੋ, ਪਟਾਖੇ ਚੜ੍ਹ ਗਏLook, the fireworks are up
- ਉੱਥੇ ਵੇਖੋ, ਇੱਕ ਪੰਛੀ ਹੈ।uthhe vekho, ik panchi hai.Look there, there is a bird.
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਸ ਪਾਸੇ ਵੇਖੋ।kirpa karke is pase vekho.Please look this way.
- ਅਸਮਾਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੇਖੋ, ਤਾਰੇ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹਨ!asmaan vich vekho, taare kinne sundar han!Look in the sky, how beautiful the stars are!
Example conversation
Ravinder and Preet are walking in a park.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਉਹ ਪੰਛੀ ਵੇਖੋ।Preet, oh panchi vekho.Preet, look at that bird.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਕਿੱਥੇ? ਮੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿਖਦਾ।Kitthe? Mainu kujh nahi dikhda.Where? I don't see anything.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਉਸ ਉੱਚੇ ਦਰੱਖਤ ਵੱਲ ਵੇਖੋ।Us ucch darakhat valla vekho.Look toward that tall tree.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਹੁਣ ਮੈਂ ਵੇਖ ਲਿਆ!Han, hun main vekh liya!Yes, now I see it!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ਵੇਖੋ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
