ਯੋਧਾ
yodhā
The Punjabi word for warrior is ਯੋਧਾ (yodhā).
ਯੋਧਾ refers to a person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare.
Meaning: person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
yodhā
Did you know?
- The concept of a warrior in Punjabi culture is deeply linked to the idea of 'Sant-Sipahi', or the saint-soldier, which suggests a person who is both spiritually calm and physically brave.
- The legendary warrior-queen Mai Bhago is a central figure in Punjabi history. Her story is frequently cited to show that the role of ਯੋਧਾ is not exclusive to men in Punjabi culture.
- In many Punjabi folk songs, the word for warrior is used to describe a lover who is 'fighting' against the odds of separation, turning a martial term into a romantic one.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਯੋਧਾ ਸੀ।oh ik bahadur yodhā sī.He was a brave warrior.
- ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਰ ਯੋਧਾ ਤਲਵਾਰ ਚਲਾਉਂਦਾ ਸੀ।purāṇē samē vica hara yodhā talavāra calā'undā sī.In old times, every warrior wielded a sword.
Example conversation
Simran and Gurpreet are discussing a historical movie.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਇਸ ਫਿਲਮ ਦਾ ਮੁੱਖ ਯੋਧਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਤਾਕਤਵਰ ਹੈ।Is film da mukh yodha bahut takatvar hai.The main warrior of this movie is very powerful.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਹਾਂ, ਉਸਦੀ ਲੜਾਈ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਕਮਾਲ ਹੈ।Han, usdi ladai karan di kala kamal hai.Yes, his art of fighting is amazing.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਅਜਿਹੇ ਹੋਰ ਯੋਧਾ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਦੇ ਹੋ?Ki tusi ajihe hor yodha bare jande ho?Do you know about other warriors like him?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਦੱਸ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Main tuhanu kuj kitaban bare dass sakda han.I can tell you about some books.
