ਪੈਸੇ
paise
The Punjabi word for money is ਪੈਸੇ (paise).
In Punjabi, 'paise' is commonly used as a mass noun to refer to money in general, similar to how English speakers use 'money' or 'cash'.
Meaning: currency (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
paise
Did you know?
- In some Punjabi dialects, the word ਰੋਟੀ (roti), which literally means 'bread', is used as a metaphor for money or livelihood. To say someone is 'earning their ਰੋਟੀ' means they are making a living.
- In traditional Punjabi culture, it is common to give a small amount of ਪੈਸੇ (paise) to a child after a haircut or a special event as a gesture of good luck.
- Punjabi uses the word ਮਾਇਆ (maya) for money or wealth when referring to it in a philosophical or spiritual context. This term implies that material wealth is an illusion or a worldly attachment.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਰੁਪਇਆ ਬਦਲਵਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।I want to exchange money.
- ਇਹ ਕਿੰਮਤ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਹੈ?How much does this cost?
- ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਸੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਨ।mere kol paise nahin han.I do not have money.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਵਾਧੂ ਪੈਸੇ ਹਨ?kī tuhāḍe kol vādhū paise han?Do you have extra money?
- ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਪੈਸੇ ਚਾਹੀਦੇ ਹਨ।us nū bahut paise cāhī dē han.He needs a lot of money.
Example conversation
Manpreet and Harman are discussing a purchase.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਰਮਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਸੇ ਹਨ?Harman, ki tuhade kol paise han?Harman, do you have money?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਕਾਫ਼ੀ ਪੈਸੇ ਹਨ।han, mere kol kafi paise han.Yes, I have enough money.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਫਿਰ ਚਲੋ ਕੁਝ ਖਰੀਦਦੇ ਹਾਂ।phir chalo kujh kharidde han.Then let's go buy something.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਚਲੋ ਚੱਲੀਏ।thik hai, Manpreet, chalo challiye.Okay, Manpreet, let's go.
