ਆੜੂ
aaru
The English word "peach" is translated into Punjabi as ਆੜੂ (aaru).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ਆੜੂ is the standard form, ਆਡੂ is used as a formal term for the fruit.
How do you pronounce it?
aaru
Did you know?
- The word ਆੜੂ is a 'wanderwort', a term used by linguists for words that travel across different languages and cultures along trade routes.
- The pronunciation of ਆੜੂ requires a retroflex sound, made by curling the tongue back to touch the roof of the mouth.
Examples in context
- ਜੀ ਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਆਡੂ ਹੈ।Yes, this is a peach.
- ਇਹ ਆੜੂ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਹੈ।ih āṛū bahut miṭṭhā hai.This peach is very sweet.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆੜੂ ਪਸੰਦ ਹਨ।manū āṛū pasand han.I like peaches.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆੜੂ ਖਾਓਗੇ?kī tusīṃ āṛū khā'ōgē?Will you eat a peach?
Example conversation
Kiran and Ravinder are at a fruit market.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਕੀ ਇਹ ਆੜੂ ਤਾਜ਼ੇ ਹਨ?kī ih āṛū tāzē han?Are these peaches fresh?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਾਜ਼ੇ ਹਨ।hāṃ, ih bahut tāzē han.Yes, they are very fresh.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਕੁਝ ਆੜੂ ਦਿਓ।ṭhīk hai, kujh āṛū di'ō.Okay, give me some peaches.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਜ਼ਰੂਰ, ਇਹ ਲਓ।zarūr, ih lō.Sure, here you go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਆੜੂ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
