ਪਾਰਟੀ
pārṭī
The English word "party" is translated into Punjabi as ਪਾਰਟੀ (pārṭī).
Meaning: social gathering (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ਪਾਰਟੀ is used for modern social gatherings, the word ਮਹਿਫ਼ਲ (mehfil) can be used to describe a more traditional or formal gathering of people, often involving music or poetry. Samaaroh is a formal term used to refer to a party or a ceremony that involves social or public events.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Western Punjabi (Pakistan), Dawat translates to an invitation or feast.
How do you pronounce it?
pārṭī
Did you know?
- In the context of a ਦਾਵਤ, it is common for guests to initially decline the food offered several times as a gesture of modesty before finally accepting.
- In a traditional ਮਹਿਫ਼ਲ, guests often sit on the floor on carpets or cushions, reflecting a social hierarchy and intimacy different from the standing nature of a Western ਪਾਰਟੀ.
- The term ਸਮਾਰੋਹ (samaaroh) is frequently used for large-scale community celebrations, such as a village fair or a religious festival, which are much larger than a typical house party.
Examples in context
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ?kī tusī̃ pārṭī vica jā rahe hō?Are you going to the party?
- ਪਾਰਟੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਜ਼ੇਦਾਰ ਸੀ।pārṭī bahut mazēdār sī.The party was very fun.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a birthday celebration.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਅਮਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਆ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ?aman, ki tusi party vich aa rahe ho?Aman, are you coming to the party?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਮੈਂ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਆਵਾਂਗਾ।han, manpreet, main zaroor avanga.Yes, Manpreet, I will definitely come.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਪਾਰਟੀ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ?party kithe ho rahi hai?Where is the party happening?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਪਾਰਟੀ ਮੇਰੇ ਘਰ ਹੈ।party mere ghar hai.The party is at my house.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ਪਾਰਟੀ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
