ਵੇਲਣਾ
velṇāmasculine
The Punjabi word for "rolling pin" is ਵੇਲਣਾ (velṇā).
ਵੇਲਣਾ refers to a food preparation utensil.
Meaning: food preparation utensil (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ਵੇਲਣਾ is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is velṇā.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi folk tales and modern comedies, the ਵੇਲਣਾ is frequently used as a comedic prop to represent domestic authority or a lighthearted threat during arguments.
- Unlike the English 'rolling pin' which often features handles at the ends, the Punjabi ਵੇਲਣਾ is traditionally a simple, smooth cylinder of wood.
- The word ਵੇਲਣਾ serves as both the noun for the tool and the verb for the action of rolling out dough.
Examples in context
- ਵੇਲਣਾ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੈ।velṇā mēza uttē hai.The rolling pin is on the table.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਵੇਲਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।mēnū ikka velṇā cāhidā hai.I need a rolling pin.
Example conversation
In a kitchen while preparing roti.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਅਮਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਵੇਲਣਾ ਮਿਲ ਗਿਆ?aman, kī tuhānū velṇā mil gi'ā?Aman, did you find the rolling pin?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ ਕਿਰਨ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੇਲਣਾ ਮਿਲ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।hāṅ kiran, mēnū velṇā mil gi'ā hai.Yes Kiran, I have found the rolling pin.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਚੰਗਾ, ਹੁਣ ਰੋਟੀ ਵੇਲਣੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰੋ।caṅgā, huna rōṭī vēlaṇī śurū karō.Good, now start rolling the roti.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।ṭhīka hai, maiṅ hunē śurū karadā hāṅ.Okay, I am starting right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rolling pin” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
