ਮੂੰਹ
mū̃h/mũː˥/Gurmukhi, masculine
The English word mouth is translated into Punjabi as ਮੂੰਹ (mū̃h), the default form. Wiktionary also lists ਮੁਖ (mukh) and مُکھ (mukh).
Meaning: the opening of a creature through which food is ingested (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਮੂੰਹ | mū̃h | /mũː˥/ | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| ਮੁਖ | mukh | [mʊkʰ] (narrow) | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| مُکھ | mukh | Shahmukhi, masculine | |
| مُون٘ہ | mūṉh | Shahmukhi, masculine |
The term refers to the opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
Which one should you use?
While ਮੂੰਹ (mū̃h) is the common everyday word for mouth, ਮੁਖ (mukh) is a more formal or literary term often used in poetry, religious texts or formal names.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mũː˥/. The romanization is mū̃h.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, saying ਮੂੰਹ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਕਰਨਾ (mū̃h miṭṭhā karnā), which means 'to sweeten the mouth', is a specific social ritual used to celebrate good news by eating sweets.
- The word ਮੁਖ (mukh) is a cognate of the English word 'mouth' through their shared ancient Indo-European roots.
- The formal word ਮੁਖ (mukh) is often used in Punjabi to refer to a 'face' in its entirety rather than just the oral opening.
Examples in context
- ਉਸ ਦਾ ਮੂੰਹ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ।us dā mūnha khuḷḷā hai.His mouth is open.
- ਬੱਚੇ ਦਾ ਮੂੰਹ ਸਾਫ਼ ਕਰੋ।bachē dā mūnha sāf karō.Clean the baby's mouth.
Example conversation
Simran is helping Ravinder with a toothache.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੂੰਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਰਦ ਹੈ?Ravinder, ki tuhade munh vich dard hai?Ravinder, is there pain in your mouth?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਕਲੀਫ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।Han, mainu bahut takleef ho rahi hai.Yes, I am in a lot of discomfort.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਆਪਣਾ ਮੂੰਹ ਖੋਲ੍ਹੋ।Kirpa karke apna munh kholo.Please open your mouth.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਦੇਖਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Thik hai, main dekhda han.Okay, I will.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouth” translations and entries ਮੂੰਹ, ਮੁਖ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਮੁਖ, ਮੂੰਹ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
