ਖੰਡ
khaṇḍ[kʰəɳɖ˥(ə̆)]
The English word sugar is translated into Punjabi as ਖੰਡ (khaṇḍ). If unsure, use ਖੰਡ. Wiktionary also lists ਸ਼ੱਕਰ (śakkar) and ਮਿਸ਼ਰੀ (miśrī).
Meaning: sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet used to sweeten food and drink (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ਖੰਡ | khaṇḍ | [kʰəɳɖ˥(ə̆)] (narrow) |
| ਸ਼ੱਕਰ | śakkar | /ʃəkː(ə)ɾ/ |
| ਮਿਸ਼ਰੀ | miśrī |
In Punjabi, different terms are used depending on whether you are referring to common granulated sugar, colloquial speech or specific types of sugar candy.
Which one should you use?
ਖੰਡ is the standard, general term for granulated sugar used in daily cooking. ਸ਼ੱਕਰ is a very common colloquial term used in many household contexts and spoken Punjabi. ਮਿਸ਼ਰੀ is more specific and refers to rock sugar or sugar candy rather than granulated sugar. Additionally, the term ਗੁੜ is used specifically for jaggery.
How do you pronounce it?
khaṇḍ
Did you know?
- The word ਖੰਡ does not just mean sugar, but its original Sanskrit root khaṇḍa actually means 'a piece' or 'a fragment'.
- In Punjabi culture, ਮਿਸ਼ਰੀ is often used in religious or ceremonial settings as a gesture of sweetness and hospitality.
- The term ਸ਼ੱਕਰ reflects the historical Persian influence on the Punjabi language through trade and culture.
Examples in context
- ਚਾਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੰਡ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਹੈ?chaah vich khand kinni hai?How much sugar is in the tea?
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਖੰਡ ਬਹੁਤ ਘੱਟ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।mainu khand bahut ghatt chaahidi hai.I need very little sugar.
Example conversation
Kiran and Harman are making tea in the kitchen.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਰਮਨ, ਕੀ ਰਸੋਈ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੰਡ ਹੈ?Harman, ki rasoi vich khand hai?Harman, is there sugar in the kitchen?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਖੰਡ ਡੱਬੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।haan, khand dabbe vich hai.Yes, the sugar is in the container.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਚਾਹ ਲਈ ਖੰਡ ਲਵਾਂ?ki main chaah layi khand lavan?Should I take sugar for the tea?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਕਿਰਨ, ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਜਿਹੀ ਲੈ ਲਵੋ।haan, Kiran, thori jihi lai lavo.Yes, Kiran, take just a little bit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sugar” translations and entries ਖੰਡ, ਸ਼ੱਕਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਖੰਡ, ਸ਼ੱਕਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
