Lesson 40 – Giving Instructions & Commands in Punjabi 📢✅

1️⃣ Imperative Mood in Punjabi

The imperative is used to give orders, instructions, or strong advice.
In Punjabi, it’s usually formed with the verb stem + ending depending on tone (soft, neutral, or strong).

2️⃣ Forms of Commands

1. Neutral / Direct Command – Verb stem only
2. Polite Command – Verb stem + “ਓ” (o)
3. Strong Command – Verb stem + “ਣਾ” (nā)

3️⃣ Examples

• ਬੈਠੋ।
  Baiṭho.
  → Sit (polite).
• ਸੁਣ।
  Suṇ.
  → Listen (direct).
• ਚੁੱਪ ਕਰਨਾ!
  Chupp karna!
  → Be quiet! (strong).
• ਚੱਲੋ!
  Challo!
  → Let’s go! (polite/encouraging).

4️⃣ Instructions in Everyday Life

• ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ ਖੋਲ੍ਹੋ।
  Darvāzā kholho.
  → Open the door.
• ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹੋ।
  Kitāb paṛho.
  → Read the book.
• ਧਿਆਨ ਨਾਲ ਸੁਣੋ।
  Dhiān nāl suṇo.
  → Listen carefully.

5️⃣ Politeness Tip

In daily life, imperatives can sound too strong. To soften them, add:

• ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ (please)
• or say it gently with ਜੀ (e.g., ਬੈਠੋ ਜੀ).

📝 Practice Challenge

Translate into Punjabi:
1️⃣ Sit here, please.
2️⃣ Listen carefully.
3️⃣ Be quiet!