ਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ
meri kudi
The English phrase "my girl" is translated into Punjabi as ਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ (meri kudi).
This phrase is used by a parent to refer to their daughter.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ਮੇਰੀ (meri), meaning "my" and ਕੁੜੀ (kudi), meaning "girl".
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive pronoun ਮੇਰੀ (meri) is in the feminine form to agree with the feminine noun ਕੁੜੀ (kudi).
How do you pronounce it?
meri kudi
Did you know?
- Some linguistic theories suggest that the root of ਕੁੜੀ may potentially trace back as far as Proto-Dravidian sources.
- While ਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ is a standard translation, parents often use the word ਲਾਡਲੀ (laadli) to express a deeper, more affectionate sense of endearment toward their daughter.
- The word ਕੁੜੀ (kudi) is not limited to children and can be used in romantic or social contexts to refer to a young woman, depending on the speaker's tone.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਮੇਰੀ ਜਾਨ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।I love my girl a lot.
- ਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਮਝਦਾਰ ਹੈ।meri kuri bahut samajhdar hai.My girl is very intelligent.
- ਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।meri kuri school ja rahi hai.My girl is going to school.
- ਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਈ ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।meri kuri padhai kar rahi hai.My girl is studying.
Example conversation
A father is talking to his daughter about her progress.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮੇਰੀ ਕੁੜੀ ਨੇ ਇਮਤਿਹਾਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਕੀਤਾ।meri kuri ne imtehan vich bahut vadhia kita.My girl did very well in the exam.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਪਾਪਾ!dhannvad, papa!Thank you, Dad!
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮੈਨੂੰ ਤਾਹੀ ਤੇਰੇ 'ਤੇ ਮਾਣ ਹੈ, ਕਿਰਨ।mainu tahi tere te maan hai, Kiran.That is why I am proud of you, Kiran.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਹੋਰ ਮਿਹਨਤ ਕਰਾਂਗੀ।main hor mehnat karangi.I will work even harder.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਕੁੜੀ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
