Transport and Directions in Punjabi: Asking the Way
Punjabi words for transport and directions, with phrases for asking the way, taking a bus or train and giving directions.
Getting around is one of the first practical needs when you travel.
Transport words
| Punjabi | Romanised | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ਬੱਸ | bas | bus |
| ਰੇਲ ਗੱਡੀ | rel gaddee | train |
| ਰਿਕਸ਼ਾ | rikshaa | rickshaw |
| ਟੈਕਸੀ | taiksee | taxi |
| ਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ | steshan | station |
| ਹਵਾਈ ਅੱਡਾ | havaaee addaa | airport |
| ਟਿਕਟ | tikat | ticket |
Directions
| Punjabi | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ਸੱਜੇ | right |
| ਖੱਬੇ | left |
| ਸਿੱਧਾ | straight |
| ਨੇੜੇ | near |
| ਦੂਰ | far |
| ਅੱਗੇ | ahead |
| ਪਿੱਛੇ | behind |
| ਸਾਹਮਣੇ | opposite, in front |
Asking the way
- ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? — Excuse me, where is the station?
- ਇੱਥੋਂ ਕਿੰਨੀ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ? — How far is it from here?
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਨੇੜੇ ਹੈ? — Is it near?
Giving directions
- ਸਿੱਧਾ ਜਾਓ। — Go straight.
- ਅੱਗੇ ਜਾ ਕੇ ਸੱਜੇ ਮੁੜੋ। — Go ahead and turn right.
- ਖੱਬੇ ਮੁੜੋ। — Turn left.
- ਇਹ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਹੈ। — It's in front.
Buying tickets
- ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਟਿਕਟ ਦਿਓ। — Give me one ticket to Amritsar.
- ਗੱਡੀ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਵਜੇ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ? — What time does the train leave?
Tips
- Start with ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ to be polite.
- Learn left and right first.
- Use the dictionary to check words.
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