ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ
kirpā karkē
In Punjabi, ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ (kirpā karkē) is the word for "please".
ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ is used as an interjection to make a polite request. In many casual spoken contexts, Punjabi speakers may omit ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ and instead use a polite verb conjugation or add ਜੀ (jī) to the end of a sentence to convey politeness.
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ is composed of ਕਿਰਪਾ (kirpā), meaning "grace" or "mercy" and ਕਰਕੇ (karkē), meaning "doing".
How do you pronounce it?
kirpā karkē
Did you know?
- The root ਕਿਰਪਾ does not just mean 'please' but carries a deep spiritual meaning of 'divine grace' or 'mercy' in religious contexts.
- The root of the word ਕਿਰਪਾ is found in the Sanskrit word 'kṛpā', linking the modern Punjabi request to ancient liturgical traditions.
- In some dialects, adding the particle ਜੀ to the end of a sentence is so essential that omitting it can make a request sound like a harsh order, even if ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ is used.
Examples in context
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਦੋ ਸੇਬ ਰਸ ਦੇ ਗਲਾਸ ਦੇਣਾ।Two glasses of apple juice, please.This sentence shows how to use ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ when making a request for a drink.Tatoeba #3788050 by RadiumCat, translation #2833972 by CS
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਕਲੇਮ ਟੈਗ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕਰੋ।Please present your claim tags.This sentence demonstrates using ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ when asking someone to present certain items.Tatoeba #3788093 by RadiumCat, translation #2299727 by orionthehunter
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰੋ।kirpā karakē mērī madad karō.Please help me.
Example conversation
Simran asks Aman to pass her the salt at dinner.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਮਕ ਦੇ ਦਿਓ।kirpā karakē mainū namak dē diō.Please give me the salt.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ ਜੀ, ਇਹ ਲਓ।hāñ jī, ih lāo.Yes, here you go.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਅਮਨ।dhanavād, Aman.Thank you, Aman.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।kōī gall nahīñ.You're welcome.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਕਿਰਪਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
