ਪੁਦੀਨਾ
pudīnā
The English word peppermint is translated into Punjabi as ਪੁਦੀਨਾ (pudīnā).
The term refers to the herb peppermint.
Meaning: herb (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term ਪੇਪਰਮਿੰਟ is an informal way to say peppermint.
How do you pronounce it?
pudīnā
Did you know?
- The word ਪੁਦੀਨਾ is a loanword that entered Punjabi through Persian, which had borrowed it from the Greek word pudina.
- In Punjabi culture, ਪੁਦੀਨਾ is often used in a traditional welcome drink called 'pudina sharbat', which is served to guests to cool the body during the intense heat of the Punjab plains.
- A Punjabi person might use the term ਪੁਦੀਨਾ to refer to a digestive remedy, as the herb is culturally synonymous with curing stomach discomfort.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਪੇਪਰਮਿੰਟ ਦੇ ਤਾਜ਼ਗੀ ਭਰੇ ਸਵਾਦ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।I love the refreshing taste of peppermint.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।mainū pudīnā bahut pasand hai.I like peppermint very much.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਲਿਆਏ ਹੋ?kī tusīṁ pudīnā lie ā'ē hō?Did you bring peppermint?
- ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਚਾਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ।pudīnā cāh vica vadhī'ā lagdā hai.Peppermint tastes good in tea.
Example conversation
Herman and Kiran are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ?kī sanū pudīnā cāhīdā hai?Do we need peppermint?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਸਲਾਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਪਾ ਦਿਓ।hāṁ, salāda vica pudīnā pā di'ō.Yes, put some peppermint in the salad.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਪੁਦੀਨਾ ਕੱਟ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।ṭhīka hai, maiṁ pudīnā kaṭ ri'ā hāṁ.Okay, I am cutting the peppermint.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਾਜ਼ਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।dhannavāda, iha bahut tāzā lag ri'ā hai.Thanks, it looks very fresh.
