ਬਨੈਣ
banaiṇ
The English word "vest" is translated into Punjabi as ਬਨੈਣ (banaiṇ).
The term refers to a garment worn over a shirt.
Meaning: garment worn over a shirt (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
banaiṇ
Did you know?
- The word ਬਨੈਣ is a linguistic relative of the Hindi word ਬਨਿਆਨ, which itself was borrowed from the Portuguese word 'banian'.
- The concept of a 'vest' in Punjabi culture often overlaps with the 'Koti', a traditional sleeveless jacket that is frequently embroidered with 'Phulkari' floral patterns.
- The pronunciation of the 'ṇ' in ਬਨੈਣ involves a retroflex sound, meaning you must curl your tongue back to touch the roof of your mouth, a nuance often missed by English speakers.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾਜੀ ਨੇ ਕਮੀਜ਼ ਦੇ ਨੀਚੇ ਦਾ ਕਪੜਾ ਪਹਿਨਿਆ ਸੀ।My father wore a vest.
Example conversation
Harman and Kiran are organizing clothes in a room.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕਿਰਨ, ਕੀ ਤੂੰ ਮੇਰੀ ਬਨੈਣ ਦੇਖੀ ਹੈ?Kiran, ki tu meri banaian dekhi hai?Kiran, have you seen my vest?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੈ।Han, oh mez utte hai.Yes, it is on the table.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਗੁਆਚ ਗਈ।Dhanvad, mainu laggya ki oh guach gayi.Thanks, I thought it was lost.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਨਹੀਂ, ਹਰਮਨ।Koi gall nahi, Harman.No problem, Harman.
