If you visit Punjab, one of the most colourful and lively experiences is going to a bazaar (ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ – Bāzār). You’ll find stalls full of fresh produce, spices, and friendly shopkeepers ready to chat — and maybe bargain a little!
1. Market Vocabulary
| English | Punjabi (Gurmukhi) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Market | ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ | Bāzār |
| Shop | ਦੁਕਾਨ | Dukān |
| Seller | ਵੇਚਣ ਵਾਲਾ | Vēchan vālā |
| Customer | ਗਾਹਕ | Gāhak |
| Price | ਕੀਮਤ | Kīmat |
| Cheap | ਸਸਤਾ | Sastā |
| Expensive | ਮਹਿੰਗਾ | Mahingā |
| Money | ਪੈਸੇ | Paisē |
| Fruits | ਫਲ | Phal |
| Vegetables | ਸਬਜ਼ੀਆਂ | Sabzīāṁ |
2. Common Fruits & Vegetables
| English | Punjabi (Gurmukhi) | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | ਸੇਬ | Sēb |
| Mango | ਅੰਬ | Amb |
| Banana | ਕੇਲਾ | Kēlā |
| Orange | ਸੰਤਰਾ | Santarā |
| Potato | ਆਲੂ | Ālū |
| Onion | ਪਿਆਜ਼ | Piāz |
| Tomato | ਟਮਾਟਰ | Ṭamāṭar |
| Spinach | ਪਾਲਕ | Pālak |
3. Useful Phrases for the Market
- ਇਹਦੀ ਕੀਮਤ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
(Ihdī kīmat kī hai?) → What’s the price of this? - ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਸਤਾ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ?
(Kī tusīṁ sastā kar sakdē ho?) → Can you make it cheaper? - ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇਕ ਕਿਲੋ ਆਲੂ ਚਾਹੀਦੇ ਹਨ।
(Mainū ik kilō ālū chāhīdē han.) → I need one kilo of potatoes. - ਪੈਸੇ ਲਓ।
(Paisē lo.) → Here’s the money.
4. Practice Activity
Next time you’re in a market (or even at the grocery store), try naming fruits and vegetables in Punjabi. Bonus: Practice a little bargaining with a friend!
Quick Recap:
✅ Learned market vocabulary
✅ Learned fruit & vegetable names
✅ Learned common phrases for shopping