ਸਕੂਲ
sakūlGurmukhi, masculine
The English word 'school' is translated into Punjabi as ਸਕੂਲ (sakūl). Wiktionary also lists ਮਦਰੱਸਾ (madrasā) and سکول (pnb).
Meaning: an institution dedicated to teaching and learning (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਸਕੂਲ | sakūl | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| ਮਦਰੱਸਾ | madrasā | Gurmukhi, masculine |
| سکول | pnb | Western Punjabi, masculine |
The word refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.
Which one should you use?
While ਸਕੂਲ is the general term for a school, ਮਦਰੱਸਾ specifically refers to a religious school, typically an Islamic one.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
sakūl
Did you know?
- In Punjab, the term ਸਕੂਲ can be written in two different scripts: Gurmukhi for the East and Shahmukhi for the West.
- A teacher in a Punjabi school is often referred to as ਮਾਸਟਰ ਜੀ (Master Ji), adding a respectful suffix to the English-derived word for teacher, rather than using a purely Punjabi title.
- In a highly formal or literary setting, one might encounter the word ਵਿਦਿਆਲਯ (vidyālaya) instead of ਸਕੂਲ, which is a more Sanskritized term used for academic institutions.
Examples in context
- ਸਕੂਲ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਮਿਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ।Let's meet after school.
- ਮੇਰਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਵੱਡਾ ਹੈ।merā sakūl bahut vaḍā hai.My school is very big.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸਕੂਲ ਨੇੜੇ ਹੈ?kī iha sakūl neṛē hai?Is this school nearby?
- ਬੱਚੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।bacē sakūl jā rahē hana.The children are going to school.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their morning routine.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਅੱਜ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਓਗੇ?Ki tusi ajj school jaoge?Will you go to school today?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।Han, main hune school ja rahi han.Yes, I am going to school right now.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਂ ਕੀ ਹੈ?Tuhade school da samay ki hai?What is your school's timing?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਸਕੂਲ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਅੱਠ ਵਜੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।School savre ath vaje shuru hunda hai.School starts at eight in the morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “school” translations and entries ਸਕੂਲ, سکول, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
