Significado
Working with immense physical effort.
Contexto cultural
For a Punjabi farmer, this isn't just an idiom; it's a seasonal reality. The phrase is often used in folk songs (Boliyan) to celebrate the harvest. The concept of 'Dasvandh' (giving 10%) is often linked to 'Lahu Pasine di Kamai' (earnings from blood and sweat), implying that only honestly earned money should be donated. In Canada and the UK, first-generation Punjabi immigrants use this phrase to describe their early days working in factories and farms to build a life for their children. In traditional Punjabi sports like Kabaddi and Kushti (wrestling), coaches use this to remind players that victory requires more than just skill—it requires physical sacrifice.
Use for respect
Use this phrase when talking about someone you respect, like a teacher or a parent. It shows you value their effort.
Don't over-use
If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for truly monumental tasks.
Significado
Working with immense physical effort.
Use for respect
Use this phrase when talking about someone you respect, like a teacher or a parent. It shows you value their effort.
Don't over-use
If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for truly monumental tasks.
Regional variations
In Majhi (Central Punjab), it's very common. In Malwai, you might hear 'Khoon' more often than 'Lahu'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
ਕਿਸਾਨ ਨੇ ਖੇਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਹੂ _______ ਇੱਕ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ।
The idiom is 'Lahu Pasina Ik Karna'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the best context:
Becoming a doctor requires the level of effort described by this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
ਪਿਤਾ: ਬੇਟਾ, ਤੇਰਾ ਨਤੀਜਾ ਕਿਹੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਰਿਹਾ? ਬੇਟਾ: ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ, ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਲਈ _______।
The son is explaining his success through hard work.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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3 ejerciciosਕਿਸਾਨ ਨੇ ਖੇਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਹੂ _______ ਇੱਕ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ।
The idiom is 'Lahu Pasina Ik Karna'.
Choose the best context:
Becoming a doctor requires the level of effort described by this idiom.
ਪਿਤਾ: ਬੇਟਾ, ਤੇਰਾ ਨਤੀਜਾ ਕਿਹੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਰਿਹਾ? ਬੇਟਾ: ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ, ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਲਈ _______।
The son is explaining his success through hard work.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntas'Lahu' is slightly more poetic and formal, while 'Khoon' is very common in spoken Punjabi and Hindi-influenced contexts. Both are correct.
Yes, in modern Punjabi, it is used for any intense effort, though its roots are physical.
Yes, it is widely used in West Punjab (Pakistan) as well, written as 'لہو پسینہ ایک کرنا'.
No, it is almost always positive, signifying dedication and hard work.
Frases relacionadas
ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ ਇੱਕ ਕਰਨਾ
similarTo work day and night.
ਹੱਡ ਭੰਨਵੀਂ ਮਿਹਨਤ
synonymBone-breaking hard work.
ਕਿਰਤ ਕਰਨੀ
builds onTo do honest labor.
ਮੱਖੀ ਮਾਰਨਾ
contrastTo kill flies (to be idle).
