ਦੌੜੋ
dauṛo
The English phrase 'run' is translated into Punjabi as ਦੌੜੋ (dauṛo).
The word is used to describe moving quickly on foot. In informal contexts, you might encounter the phrase ਫਰਾਰ ਹੋ ਜਾ to mean 'get away', which functions as an informal way to say 'run'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ਦੌੜੋ changes depending on the subject and tense. When describing a single male subject who runs in the present tense, use ਦੌੜਦਾ ਹੈ. If you are describing a single female subject who runs in the present tense, use ਦੌੜਦੀ ਹੈ.
How do you pronounce it?
dauṛo
Did you know?
- To express the idea of 'running away' to escape a duty or a person, Punjabi uses the phrase ਫਰਾਰ ਹੋ ਜਾ, which translates literally to 'become a fugitive'.
- The phonetic sound of the Punjabi word for running is quite distinct from the English 'run', as it utilizes a retroflex 'ṛ' sound, where the tongue curls back to touch the roof of the mouth.
- In Punjabi culture, the word ਦੌੜ is often used in the context of a 'race' to describe the frantic pace of modern life or a competitive struggle for success.
Examples in context
- ਤੇਜ਼ ਦੌੜੋ।tez dauro.Run fast.
- ਸਟੇਡੀਅਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੌੜੋ।stadium vich dauro.Run in the stadium.
- ਬੱਸ ਫੜਨ ਲਈ ਦੌੜੋ।bus phar-an layi dauro.Run to catch the bus.
Example conversation
Aman and Kiran are training for a race.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕਿਰਨ, ਜਲਦੀ ਦੌੜੋ!Kiran, jaldi dauro!Kiran, run quickly!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।Main koshish kar rahi han.I am trying.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹੋਰ ਤੇਜ਼ ਦੌੜੋ।Hor tez dauro.Run faster.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਅਮਨ।Theek hai, Aman.Okay, Aman.
