ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ
aaraam karo
The English phrase relax is expressed in Punjabi as ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ (aaraam karo).
The phrase is used to describe the act of resting and becoming relieved of stress.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ is used for physical or mental relaxation, it is distinct from ਸ਼ਾਂਤ ਹੋ ਜਾਓ, which specifically means to calm down in an emotional sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The imperative form ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ is used to give a command or suggestion to someone you address with respect or familiarity. The infinitive form of the verb is ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰਨਾ.
How do you pronounce it?
aaraam karo
Did you know?
- The word ਆਰਾਮ is a loanword from Arabic 'ārāḥ' via Persian, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. This reflects the deep historical influence of Persian as the court language of Northern India for centuries.
- Depending on the tone of voice, ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ can function as a polite but firm way to tell someone to 'stop bothering me' without using rude language.
- In Punjabi, the word ਆਰਾਮ does not just mean taking a break, but can describe a permanent state of 'luxury' or 'ease'. Someone who lives a wealthy, effortless life is said to be in ਆਰਾਮ.
Examples in context
- ਸਿੱਧਾ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਥੋਡਾ ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ। (Sidha ja ke thoda aaram karo)Go straight and take a little break.
- ਕੰਮ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ।Kamm ton baad aaram karo.Relax after work.
- ਘਰ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ।Ghar ja ke aaram karo.Go home and relax.
Example conversation
Preet sees Aman looking stressed after a long day.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਥੱਕੇ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹੋ।Tusī̃ bahut thakkē lagdē hō.You look very tired.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਅੱਜ ਕੰਮ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੀ।Hā̃, ajj kam bahut sī.Yes, there was a lot of work today.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹੁਣ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬੈਠ ਕੇ ਆਰਾਮ ਕਰੋ।Hun tusī̃ baiṭh kē ā rām karō.Now you sit down and relax.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਪ੍ਰੀਤ।Dhanvā d, Prīt.Thanks, Preet.
