ਭੇਡ
bheḍ
The Punjabi word for "sheep" is ਭੇਡ (bheḍ). Wiktionary also lists بھیڈ (bheḍ).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਭੇਡ | bheḍ | |
| بھیڈ | bheḍ | Western Punjabi |
The word refers to the animal (noun).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The spelling بھیڈ is a variant used in Western Punjabi dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
bheḍ
Did you know?
- The word ਭੇਡ actually traces its roots back to the Munda languages, which are entirely unrelated to the Indo-Aryan family of Punjabi.
- In many Punjabi dialects, the word for 'sheep' can also be used to metaphorically describe someone who is extremely easy to deceive or follows others blindly.
- In some rural Punjabi dialects, the phrase 'counting sheep' is not a common way to describe falling asleep as it is in English.
Examples in context
- ਇੱਕ ਭੇਡ ਖੇਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।ikk bhēḍ khēt vica hai.A sheep is in the field.
- ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਭੇਡ ਹੈ।merē kōla ikk bhēḍ hai.I have a sheep.
Example conversation
Simran and Ravinder are visiting a farm.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਦੇਖੋ, ਉਹ ਭੇਡ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਹੈ!Dekho, oh bhed kinni pyari hai!Look, that sheep is so cute!
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਨਰਮ ਹੈ।Han, ih bahut naram hai.Yes, it is very soft.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਛੂਹ ਸਕਦੀ ਹਾਂ?Ki main isnu chooh sakdi han?Can I touch it?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਸਿਮਰਨ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।Han, Simran, tusi kar sakde ho.Yes, Simran, you can.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sheep” translations and entries ਭੇਡ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਭੇਡ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
