ਧਨੀਆ
dhanīā
The English phrase parsley is translated into Punjabi as ਧਨੀਆ (dhanīā).
ਧਨੀਆ refers to the leaves of this plant used in cooking.
Meaning: leaves of this plant used in cooking (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dhanīā
Did you know?
- While often translated as 'parsley' for convenience, ਧਨੀਆ specifically refers to coriander (cilantro), which is the dominant herb in Punjabi cuisine over European parsley.
- In many Punjabi households, the word ਧਨੀਆ is used interchangeably for both coriander and parsley, even though they are different plants.
- If you are looking for the specific Western curly-leafed parsley, you may need to use the English loanword or a more descriptive phrase, as ਧਨੀਆ will default to coriander.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਧਨੀਆ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।manū dhanīā chāhīdā hai.I want parsley.
Example conversation
Simran and Gurpreet are cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਕੀ ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਧਨੀਆ ਪਾਉਣਾ ਹੈ?Gurpreet, ki sabzi vich dhaniya pauna hai?Gurpreet, should I put parsley in the vegetable dish?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਹਾਂ, ਧਨੀਆ ਨਾਲ ਸਵਾਦ ਵਧ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।Haan, dhaniya naal swaad vadh javega.Yes, the parsley will enhance the taste.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣੇ ਧਨੀਆ ਕੱਟਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Theek hai, main hune dhaniya katdi han.Okay, I will chop the parsley right now.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਸਿਮਰਨ।Dhanvaad, Simran.Thanks, Simran.
