panjabi

Thân thiện

A woman wears a colorful panjabi to a festive gathering.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An Indo-Aryan language: The primary language spoken in the Punjab region of northwestern India and eastern Pakistan.
   • A member of an ethnic group: A person belonging to the largest ethnolinguistic group native to the Punjab region.

Usage

• As a language:
  • She is fluent in Panjabi and English.
  • The poem was originally written in Panjabi.
• As a demonym:
  • He is a Panjabi from Lahore.
  • The Panjabi community celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in cultural and academic contexts to refer to the associated literature, music, and traditions.
  • The study focuses on Panjabi folk songs.
  • Panjabi cuisine is known for its rich flavors.

Variants and Related Words

• Punjabi: A common alternate spelling for "Panjabi". The two forms are generally interchangeable, though "Punjabi" is more frequent in modern usage.
  • The Punjabi film industry is based in Chandigarh.

Synonyms

• Punjabi: (See Variants and Related Words)
• For the language: There are no direct synonyms, but it is a member of the Indic or Indo-Aryan language family.
• For the people: Punjabi, Punjabian (rare).

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary distinction is between the language and the people. The meaning is usually clear from context.
  • Language: Learning Panjabi grammar.
  • People: The Panjabi are known for their hospitality.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the Indic language spoken by most people in Punjab in northwestern India
2. a member of the majority people of Punjab in northwestern India

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Punjabi
• Panjabi