ਸ਼ਬਦ
śabd/ʃəb.də̪̆/
The English word 'words' is translated into Punjabi as ਸ਼ਬਦ (śabd).
ਸ਼ਬਦ refers to the single units of language used to form sentences.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ (śabdā̃) is used instead of the default ਸ਼ਬਦ (śabd) when the word is followed by a postposition, such as 'of' or 'in'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is śabd. It consists of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In the context of Sikhism, ਸ਼ਬਦ does not just mean a 'word' but refers to a complete hymn or a sacred poem from the Guru Granth Sahib.
- The concept of ਸ਼ਬਦ is linked to the idea of 'sound' or 'noise' in its ancient roots, suggesting that words are not just symbols but physical vibrations.
- The word ਸ਼ਬਦ is a learned borrowing from the Sanskrit word śabda.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਬਹੁਤ ਔਖੇ ਹਨ।ih shabad bahut okhe han.These words are very difficult.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਸਮਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਏ।mainu tuhade shabad samajh nahi aye.I did not understand your words.
- ਕਵਿਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਹਨ।kavita vich sundar shabad han.There are beautiful words in the poem.
Example conversation
Manpreet and Aman are studying a book together.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਅਮਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਹ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਜਾਣਦੇ ਹੋ?Aman, ki tusi eh shabad jande ho?Aman, do you know this word?
- ਅਮਨ Amanਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਂ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਹੈ।nahin, main pehli vaar dekhya hai.No, I am seeing it for the first time.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਚਲੋ ਡਿਕਸ਼ਨਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ।chalo dictionary vich check karde han.Let's check it in the dictionary.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਸਹੀ ਰਹੇਗਾ।han, eh sahi rahega.Yes, that would be right.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ਸ਼ਬਦ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਸ਼ਬਦ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
