Significado
Describing a long distance
Contexto cultural
For Punjabis in Canada or the UK, 'ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ' is often used to describe their homeland, carrying a sense of nostalgia and longing. In villages, distance is relative. If someone says a place is 'ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ', they might mean it's in the next district, requiring a bus ride. Pilgrims often travel long distances to reach historic Gurdwaras. 'ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ' is used to describe the devotion required for the journey. If you tell a Punjabi host your home is 'ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ', they will likely insist you stay for dinner or spend the night.
Use 'Bada' for flavor
Swap 'Bahut' for 'Bada' to sound more like a local Punjabi speaker.
Don't forget 'Hai'
Always end your sentence with 'hai' or 'han'. Punjabi sentences need that anchor!
Significado
Describing a long distance
Use 'Bada' for flavor
Swap 'Bahut' for 'Bada' to sound more like a local Punjabi speaker.
Don't forget 'Hai'
Always end your sentence with 'hai' or 'han'. Punjabi sentences need that anchor!
Gestures matter
When saying 'bahut door hai', Punjabis often tilt their head back slightly and stretch the word 'doooooor' to show just how far it is.
The '5 Minutes' Rule
In Punjab, if someone says it's 'not far', it might still be 20 minutes away. 'Bahut door' usually means you definitely need a vehicle.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct Punjabi word for 'far'.
ਮੇਰਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਬਹੁਤ ____ ਹੈ।
'ਦੂਰ' (door) means far. 'ਨੇੜੇ' means near, 'ਛੋਟਾ' means small, and 'ਵੱਡਾ' means big.
Which sentence correctly says 'The mountains are very far'?
Choose the plural form:
Since 'ਪਹਾੜ' (mountains) is plural, we must use the plural verb 'ਹਨ' (han).
Match the Punjabi phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
This tests your understanding of tense and negation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਕੀ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਨੇੜੇ ਹੈ? B: ਨਹੀਂ, ਦਿੱਲੀ ____ ____ ____।
The speaker says 'No' (ਨਹੀਂ), so they must contradict 'near' (ਨੇੜੇ) with 'very far' (ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ).
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Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Bahut Door'
Travel
- • Cities
- • Countries
- • Airports
Time
- • Future events
- • Holidays
- • Deadlines
Goals
- • Success
- • Dreams
- • Ambitions
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosਮੇਰਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਬਹੁਤ ____ ਹੈ।
'ਦੂਰ' (door) means far. 'ਨੇੜੇ' means near, 'ਛੋਟਾ' means small, and 'ਵੱਡਾ' means big.
Choose the plural form:
Since 'ਪਹਾੜ' (mountains) is plural, we must use the plural verb 'ਹਨ' (han).
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
This tests your understanding of tense and negation.
A: ਕੀ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਨੇੜੇ ਹੈ? B: ਨਹੀਂ, ਦਿੱਲੀ ____ ____ ____।
The speaker says 'No' (ਨਹੀਂ), so they must contradict 'near' (ਨੇੜੇ) with 'very far' (ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ).
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! You can say 'Holidays are far' (ਛੁੱਟੀਆਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੂਰ ਹਨ).
'Door' is far, 'Nere' is near. They are opposites.
It is neutral. It works in all situations.
You can say 'ਬਹੁਤ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਦੂਰ' (Bahut zyada door).
No, 'door' is an adverb/adjective that remains the same for masculine and feminine subjects.
Yes, to describe physical distance. For emotional distance, it's less common but understood.
You say 'ਇੰਨਾ ਦੂਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ' (Inna door nahi hai).
It's a regional (Malwai) version of 'Bahut'.
Not entirely, but it's very soft. In casual speech, it often disappears.
No, for a long book, use 'ਲੰਬੀ' (lambi - long). 'Door' is only for distance/time.
Frases relacionadas
ਨੇੜੇ ਹੈ
contrastIt is near
ਕਿੰਨੀ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ?
specialized formHow far is it?
ਦੂਰ-ਦੂਰ ਤੱਕ
builds onAs far as the eye can see
ਬੜਾ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ
synonymIt is quite far
