ਸੂਟਕੇਸ
sootkesa
The Punjabi word for "suitcase" is ਸੂਟਕੇਸ (sootkesa).
ਸੂਟਕੇਸ is a noun used to refer to a large piece of luggage.
Meaning: large piece of luggage (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sootkesa.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, the process of packing a ਸੂਟਕੇਸ for a daughter's wedding is a ceremonial event involving the entire family to ensure every traditional necessity is included.
- You can transform the English loanword into a person's description by adding the Punjabi suffix ਵਾਲਾ (wala), turning 'suitcase' into a term for someone who carries or sells them.
- If you are traveling in Punjab, you might hear the word ਸਾਮਾਨ (saaman) used more frequently than ਸੂਟਕੇਸ. While ਸਾਮਾਨ literally means 'stuff' or 'goods', it is the standard way to refer to one's luggage or belongings collectively.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰਾ ਸੂਟਕੇਸ ਬਹੁਤ ਭਾਰੀ ਹੈ।merā sūṭakes bahut bhārī hai.My suitcase is very heavy.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੇਰਾ ਸੂਟਕੇਸ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਹੈ?kī tusīṁ merā sūṭakes dēkhi'ā hai?Have you seen my suitcase?
- ਉਸਨੇ ਨਵਾਂ ਸੂਟਕੇਸ ਖਰੀਦਿਆ ਹੈ।usnē navāṁ sūṭakes kharīdi'ā hai.He bought a new suitcase.
Example conversation
Two people are packing for a trip.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਕੀ ਸੂਟਕੇਸ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ?Gurpreet, ki suitcase tayar hai?Gurpreet, is the suitcase ready?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਹਾਂ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਅੰਦਰ ਹੈ।Haan, Manpreet, sab kujh andar hai.Yes, Manpreet, everything is inside.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਸੂਟਕੇਸ ਦਾ ਤਾਲਾ ਲਗਾ ਦਿਓ।Suitcase da tala laga deo.Lock the suitcase.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣੇ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Theek hai, main hune karda haan.Okay, I will do it right now.
