ਪੁਦੀਨਾ
pudīnā
The English word mint is translated into Punjabi as ਪੁਦੀਨਾ (pudīnā).
ਪੁਦੀਨਾ refers to the aromatic plant known as mint.
Meaning: plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is pudīnā.
Did you know?
- Because ਪੁਦੀਨਾ is considered 'taseer thandi' or 'cold in nature', it is specifically recommended in Punjabi folk medicine to combat the effects of extreme summer heat.
- While English speakers use 'mint' to refer to both the plant and the place where coins are made, the Punjabi word ਪੁਦੀਨਾ is strictly limited to the botanical herb and cannot be used for currency.
- The word ਪੁਦੀਨਾ is used across several languages in the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the shared botanical and culinary history of the region.
Examples in context
- ਤੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਹੈ?Do you have mint?
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।mainū pudīnā pasand hai.I like mint.
- ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਹੈ।pudīnā bahuta tāzā hai.The mint is very fresh.
Example conversation
Kiran and Ravinder are preparing a drink in the kitchen.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਕੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?Ravinder, kī sānū pudīnā chāhīdā hai?Ravinder, do we need mint?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਸਵਾਦ ਵਧਾਏਗਾ।Hā̃, pudīnā savād vaḍhāēgā.Yes, mint will enhance the taste.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਫਰਿੱਜ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਕੱਢਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Main frɪj vɪchō̃ pudīnā kaḍhdī hā̃.I will take the mint out of the fridge.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਕਿਰਨ, ਧੰਨਵਾਦ।Ṭhīk hai, Kiran, dhanavād.Okay, Kiran, thank you.
