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Punjabi

Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Punjab region.

Panjabi

An Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is written using the Gurmukhi script in India and Shahmukhi script in Pakistan, with both sharing a common spoken form.

Pronunciation

/pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/

Etymology

Punjabi derives from the name of the Punjab region, meaning 'five rivers' in Persian.

Explain Like I’m 5

Punjabi is a language spoken by millions of people in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, known for its lively music and poetry.

Fun Facts

Punjabi has loanwords from Persian, Arabic, and English
,The word 'Punjab' means 'land of five rivers'
,Punjabi music is popular worldwide, especially Bhangra

FAQ

What language family is Punjabi a part of? Indo-Aryan,Is Punjabi spoken in India and Pakistan? Yes,What is the writing system for Punjabi? Gurmukhi (for Sikh Punjab), Shahmukhi (for Muslim Punjab)

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