ਧੀਰਜ
dheeraj
The Punjabi word for patience is ਧੀਰਜ (dheeraj).
ਧੀਰਜ is a noun used to describe the quality of being patient.
Meaning: quality of being patient (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dheeraj
Did you know?
- The word ਧੀਰਜ is frequently used as a masculine given name for boys in Punjab. It is chosen with the hope that the child will grow up to be a calm and composed person.
- The word ਧੀਰਜ shares its root with terms related to stability and firmness. In a cultural context, patience is viewed not as passive waiting but as an active strength of character.
- In traditional Punjabi poetry and Sufi literature, ਧੀਰਜ is often personified as a companion or a shield that protects the heart from grief.
Examples in context
- ਧੀਰਜ ਰੱਖਣਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਹੈ।dhiraj rakhna bahut zaruri hai.Having patience is very important.
Example conversation
Simran and Ravinder are waiting for a late bus.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਬੱਸ ਅਜੇ ਤੱਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਈ!Bus aje tak nahi aayi!The bus hasn't arrived yet!
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਸਿਮਰਨ, ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ ਧੀਰਜ ਰੱਖੋ।Simran, thora dheeraj rakho.Simran, have some patience.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਪਰ ਮੈਂ ਦੇਰ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।Par main der ho rahi han.But I am getting late.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਉਹ ਹੁਣੇ ਹੀ ਆ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।Oh hune hi aa javegi.It will arrive any moment now.
