BS: Punjabi

Subject: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,earthling
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 11:20 AM

My daughter has been given the task of writing the word "WELCOME" in various languages,as part of a school project.....they will be pinned to the wall to welcome the new pupils starting later this year.

We've done OK so far, but are stuck on Punjabi? Would anyone know what it would be?

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: Amos
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 11:41 AM

AiBnMdn, is what the online translator come sup with, but there is no way to tell how its pronounced!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 01:21 PM

Here's a link with "greetings" in 800 languages - though all in Roman script. Three version for Punjabi, depending whether it's a Sikh, a Muslim or a Hindu talking.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: Amos
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 02:43 PM

"Sat siri akal" is the expression given for "Greetings".

A

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,earthling
Date: 27 Apr 04 - 05:42 PM

Thanks for that..........and an interesting site,will go for Sat siri akal, which apparently is the Sikh version, only a letter or so differentiate between the three of them.

I didn't realise there were three dialects, none was specified in the assignment, so have plumped for the one at the top of the list on the translation site, in a bid not to offend anyone?

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 02:19 PM

Why not write it in English. If they can't speak English then maybe the teachers should teach them.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,Shlio
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 04:59 PM

Do you have it in Urdu?

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,earthling
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 05:34 PM

GUEST....they can speak English very well. They are being exposed to other languages and cultures, maybe to help them develope tolerance?

Shlio....Thanks, but I imagine Urdu will be on someone elses list to do. Although I nearly had it by default, the old dear in the local sweetshop was so keen to help she made us recite hello and goodbye in Urdu before we left, many many times.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Apr 04 - 09:35 PM

earthling,it is called divide and rule. And you are such a smug little prick for not realising it. And tell that old Paki bag behind the counter to speak English

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: LadyJean
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 12:11 AM

I have a friend whose husband is from India. Many years ago, he was up here and Ocelittle, my splendidly evil feline decided to harass him. He spoke to her in Tamil. She sat down on the sofa, tucked her paws under her and was a nice cat for the rest of the evening. Apparently Tamil has that effect on animals. I'm not sure, keeping that in mind, whether you want welcome in Tamil or not.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,Chris B (Born Again Scouser)
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 06:24 AM

Isn't Urdu what people in Liverpool get when they go to the barber's?

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,earthling
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 11:23 AM

LadyJean....thanks for that but I know a Sri Lankan family have sorted out the Tamil side of things. Glad it worked on the cat though!

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 29 Apr 04 - 09:54 PM

Four Tamil ways of greeting in that list: Vanakkam, Saukhyama, Enna vishayan, Vaanga.

I'll have to try those put on our cats...

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,Statesthebleedingobvious
Date: 30 Apr 04 - 07:11 AM

There are four english ways of saying hello, as well: Hello, Watcha, All right, and Greetings.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 04 - 02:31 AM

Hey, GUEST,Statesthebleedingobvious--

you left out: Word!, Hey!, Yo!, and many others.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: GUEST,Mappa Mundi
Date: 01 May 04 - 04:53 AM

Sat siri akal (seven swords of akal) Punjabi.(Sikh only)
Tike - pronounced tee k hay ( are you well?) Gujarati/Hindi
Kee o halle pronounced key oh hal lay (how are you) Urdu.

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: JennyO
Date: 01 May 04 - 12:46 PM

...and the Australian versions:

G'day

Owyergoinmateorright?

followed by whaddayaknow? or whatyaupta?

Subject: RE: BS: Punjabi
From: Blackcatter
Date: 01 May 04 - 01:43 PM

Southern American

Jeetyet?

How y'all are?