ਟਾਇਲਟ
toilet
The English word 'toilet' is translated into Punjabi as ਟਾਇਲਟ.
The word ਟਾਇਲਟ refers to the fixture used for urination and defecation.
Meaning: fixture used for urination and defecation (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ਟਾਇਲਟ is common in urban settings, the term ਪਾਖਾਨਾ is a more traditional way to refer to a toilet or latrine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Malwai Punjabi, the word ਪਖਾਨਾ is commonly used to refer to the toilet.
How do you pronounce it?
toilet
Did you know?
- In many Punjabi households, you will find a ਲੋਟਾ which is a small water pot used for cleansing, as traditional hygiene practices often prioritize water over toilet paper.
- The traditional word ਪਾਖਾਨਾ is derived from the Sanskrit word ਪਾਖਾਨ, which means 'stone', referring to the stone slabs used in ancient latrines.
- In many Punjabi households, instead of naming the room, people might use a polite euphemism like ਸਫਾਈ ਲਈ ਜਾਣਾ which translates to 'going for cleaning'.
Examples in context
- ਟਾਇਲਟ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?ṭā'ilaṭ kithē hai?Where is the toilet?
- ਟਾਇਲਟ ਸਾਫ਼ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।ṭā'ilaṭ sāf nahī̃ hai.The toilet is not clean.
- ਕੀ ਟਾਇਲਟ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ?kī ṭā'ilaṭ khuḷhā hai?Is the toilet open?
Example conversation
Kiran is at a friend's house and needs to use the restroom.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਅਮਨ, ਟਾਇਲਟ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?aman, ṭā'ilaṭ kithē hai?Aman, where is the toilet?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਉੱਥੇ ਕੋਰਿੱਡਰ ਦੇ ਅੰਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।utthē koridhar dē ant vich hai.It is at the end of the corridor.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਧੰਨਵਾਦ।dhanavāda.Thank you.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ।kō'ī gall nahī̃.You're welcome.
