Bedeutung
Doing math or settling accounts.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Arhtiya' (commission agent) is a central figure in Punjab's agrarian economy. Their entire business revolves around 'Hisāb-kitāb' with farmers. A clear account is a sign of a trustworthy businessman. In the Sikh tradition of Langar, the concept of 'Hisāb' is intentionally set aside. Food is given freely to all, regardless of status, symbolizing a realm beyond worldly accounting. During Punjabi weddings, families keep a meticulous 'Hisāb' of 'Shagun' (monetary gifts) received, so they can return an equal or greater amount when the other family has a wedding. Settling a 'Hisāb' can sometimes be a euphemism for resolving a long-standing family feud or rivalry, often seen in Punjabi cinema.
Market Manners
When shopping in Punjab, always say 'Hisāb karo' with a smile. It shows you are a savvy shopper who cares about the details.
Don't say 'Math Karanā'
Even though 'Math' is understood, 'Hisāb karanā' sounds much more natural and native.
Bedeutung
Doing math or settling accounts.
Market Manners
When shopping in Punjab, always say 'Hisāb karo' with a smile. It shows you are a savvy shopper who cares about the details.
Don't say 'Math Karanā'
Even though 'Math' is understood, 'Hisāb karanā' sounds much more natural and native.
The 'Kitāb' Add-on
Use 'Hisāb-kitāb' if you want to sound like you are doing a very thorough job of checking the numbers.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Hisāb karanā'.
ਮੈਂ ਦੁਕਾਨਦਾਰ ਨਾਲ _______। (I settled the account with the shopkeeper.)
The sentence implies a completed action in the past.
Which sentence is correct for a math class?
Choose the best option:
'Sawal' means question/problem, which fits a math context.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Customer: 'ਬਿੱਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਹੈ।' Waiter: 'ਰੁਕੋ ਜੀ, ਮੈਂ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ _______ ਹਾਂ।'
The waiter needs to re-calculate the bill.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use Hisāb Karanā
Money
- • Shops
- • Restaurants
- • Banks
Education
- • Math Class
- • Homework
- • Exams
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgabenਮੈਂ ਦੁਕਾਨਦਾਰ ਨਾਲ _______। (I settled the account with the shopkeeper.)
The sentence implies a completed action in the past.
Choose the best option:
'Sawal' means question/problem, which fits a math context.
Customer: 'ਬਿੱਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਹੈ।' Waiter: 'ਰੁਕੋ ਜੀ, ਮੈਂ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ _______ ਹਾਂ।'
The waiter needs to re-calculate the bill.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes! It is the standard way to say 'doing math' in a school context.
It is neutral. You can use it with a shopkeeper, a friend, or a bank manager.
'Bill' is the piece of paper; 'Hisāb' is the calculation or the total amount represented.
Use 'Hisāb barābar karanā' (literally: to make the account equal).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ਹਿਸਾਬ-ਕਿਤਾਬ
similarBookkeeping/Accounts
ਗਿਣਤੀ ਕਰਨਾ
contrastTo count
ਹਿਸਾਬ ਮੰਗਣਾ
builds onTo demand an explanation
ਬੇ-ਹਿਸਾਬ
specialized formCountless/Infinite
