ਸਤਿਕਾਰ
satikara
The English word "respect" is translated into Punjabi as ਸਤਿਕਾਰ (satikara).
ਸਤਿਕਾਰ is used to refer to the abstract concept of admiration or merit, as well as the actual act of showing respect toward another person or entity. Additionally, the word Adab is used in Punjabi to convey respect, courtesy and politeness.
Meaning: admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ਸਤਿਕਾਰ is masculine. It does not change its form between singular and plural when it is used in a general sense.
How do you pronounce it?
satikara
When do people say it?
In social contexts, respect can be expressed through specific phrases. For instance, Mitran Di Respect refers to "respect for friends."
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, respect is often physically manifested through the gesture of touching the feet of an elder, a practice known as Charan Sparsh.
- When addressing someone with high respect, Punjabi speakers will often switch from the informal 'tu' to the much more respectful 'tusi' for 'you'.
- The word ਸਤਿਕਾਰ shares a root with the word for 'truth' ਸਤਿ (sat), implying that true respect is rooted in truth and authenticity.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਰੱਖਦਾ ਹਾਂ।main apne adhiāpak laī bahut satikār rakkhdā hā̃.I have a lot of respect for my teacher.
- ਉਸ ਦੇ ਕੰਮ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਵਧਦਾ ਹੈ।us dē kamm prati satikār vadhdā hai.Respect for his work is growing.
Example conversation
Simran and Harman are talking about a teacher.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਦਾ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ?ki tusi is adhiyaapak da satikaar karde ho?Do you respect this teacher?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।haan, main unhaan da bahut satikaar karda haan.Yes, I respect them very much.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਉਹ ਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਿਹਨਤੀ ਹਨ।oh sachmuch bahut mehnati han.They are truly very hardworking.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਇਸੇ ਲਈ ਸਾਰੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ।ise layi saare unhaan da satikaar karde han.That is why everyone respects them.
