ਪੱਗ
pagga/pəɡɡ/feminine
The English word turban is translated into Punjabi as ਪੱਗ (pagga). Wiktionary also lists ਦਸਤਾਰ (dastār) and ਪੱਗੜੀ (paggaṛī).
Meaning: man’s head-dress (noun)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ਪੱਗ | pagga | /pəɡɡ/ | feminine |
| ਦਸਤਾਰ | dastār | [d̪əsə̆t̪aːɾə̆] (narrow) | feminine |
| ਪੱਗੜੀ | paggaṛī | feminine |
The term refers to a man's head-dress. ਪੱਗ is the most frequently used word for a turban in daily Punjabi conversation.
Which one should you use?
While ਪੱਗ is the common everyday word for turban, ਦਸਤਾਰ is a more formal and respectful term often used in religious or ceremonial contexts. The form ਪੱਗੜੀ is also an available variation.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided, ਦਸਤਾਰ, ਪੱਗ and ਪੱਗੜੀ, are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word ਪੱਗ is pronounced /pəɡɡ/.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi, the word ਪੱਗ can be used in idiomatic expressions regarding one's reputation. For example, 'saving the ਪੱਗ' means to protect the honor of one's family or community.
- The formal word ਦਸਤਾਰ is borrowed from Classical Persian, where the root ਦਸਤ means 'hand'. This reflects the physical act of wrapping and shaping the fabric by hand.
- Although the ਪੱਗ is strongly associated with Sikhism today, it was historically worn by men of many different religions across the Punjab region.
Examples in context
- ਉਸ ਦੀ ਪੱਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।us dī pag bahut sundar hai.His turban is very beautiful.
- ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਨੇ ਨਵੀਂ ਪੱਗ ਬੰਨ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ।merē pitā jī nē navī pag bannhī hai.My father has tied a new turban.
- ਪੱਗ ਸਿਰ ਦੀ ਸ਼ਾਨ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ।pag sir dī śān hundī hai.A turban is the pride of the head.
Example conversation
Manpreet is complimenting Ravinder on his traditional attire.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਪੱਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।ravindar, tuhāḍī pag bahut vadhīā lagg rahī hai.Ravinder, your turban looks very nice.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਮੈਂ ਅੱਜ ਹੀ ਇਹ ਬੰਨ੍ਹੀ ਹੈ।dhannavād manaprīt, maiṃ ajj hī iha bannhī hai.Thank you Manpreet, I just tied it today.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਇਸ ਦਾ ਰੰਗ ਵੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।is dā raṅg vī bahut sohaṇā hai.Its color is also very lovely.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਰੰਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।hāṅ, maiṅu iha raṅg bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like this color very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turban” translations and entries ਪੱਗ, ਦਸਤਾਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਦਸਤਾਰ, ਪੱਗ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
