ਟੈਟੂ
The English word "tattoo" is translated into Punjabi as ਟੈਟੂ.
The term refers to an image made in the skin with ink and a needle.
Meaning: an image made in the skin with ink and a needle (noun)
Did you know?
- Traditional Punjabi tattoos were often viewed as a woman's only permanent jewelry that could be taken into the afterlife. This is why elders often had intricate designs on their wrists and ankles.
- Historically, Punjabi tattoos were often applied to the forehead or chin to indicate marital status or tribal affiliation in specific regions. This practice is now very rare in modern Punjab.
- Traditional Punjabi tattoos were historically called ਗੋਦਨਾ 'godna'. This ancient practice was often performed by village women using a needle and a mixture of soot and oil.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰੇ ਹੱਥ 'ਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟਾ ਜਿਹਾ ਟੈਟੂ ਹੈ।mere hath 'te ik chhota jiha tattoo hai.I have a small tattoo on my hand.
- ਉਹ ਨਵਾਂ ਟੈਟੂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।oh nava tattoo bahut sohna hai.That new tattoo is very beautiful.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਟੈਟੂ ਬਣਵਾਉਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ?ki tusi tattoo banvauna chaunde ho?Do you want to get a tattoo?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a new design in a shop.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਰਮਨ, ਵੇਖੋ, ਮੈਂ ਨਵਾਂ ਟੈਟੂ ਬਣਵਾਇਆ ਹੈ।Harman, vekho, main nava tattoo banvaiya hai.Harman, look, I got a new tattoo.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ!Manpreet, eh bahut vadhia lagg riha hai!Manpreet, it looks really great!
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਆਇਆ।dhannvad, mainu eh design bahut pasand aya.Thank you, I liked this design a lot.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਰਦ ਹੋਇਆ?ki is vich dard hoya?Did it hurt?
