A1 Expression خنثی

ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?

ਕਣ ਬਲ ਰਹ ਹ

Who is speaking?

تمرین کن

معنی

Asking for identity on phone.

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زمینه فرهنگی

It is considered polite to wait for the caller to identify themselves first, but if they don't, 'Kaun bol riha hai?' is the standard prompt. In Punjabi offices, people often use 'ਕੌਣ ਗੱਲ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?' (Who is talking?) as it sounds slightly more professional than 'bolna'. In villages, people might use the Majhi dialect form 'ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲਦਾ ਪਿਆ?' which is more colloquial. Younger Punjabis often mix English, saying 'Hello, ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ?' or just 'Who's this?'.

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The 'Ji' Rule

Always add 'Ji' if you don't recognize the voice. It's better to be too polite than too rude in Punjabi culture.

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Gender Neutrality

If you are unsure if the caller is male or female, always use the masculine 'riha'. It is the grammatically neutral form.

معنی

Asking for identity on phone.

🎯

The 'Ji' Rule

Always add 'Ji' if you don't recognize the voice. It's better to be too polite than too rude in Punjabi culture.

⚠️

Gender Neutrality

If you are unsure if the caller is male or female, always use the masculine 'riha'. It is the grammatically neutral form.

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Greeting First

Never start with 'Kaun bol riha hai?'. Always say 'Hello' or 'Satsriakal' first.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phone greeting.

ਹੈਲੋ, ਕੌਣ ____ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਬੋਲ

'ਬੋਲ' (Bol) is the root for 'speak', which is required for this idiom.

Which is the most polite way to ask an elder who is calling?

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜੀ?

Adding 'ਜੀ' (ji) makes the phrase respectful for elders.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ਹੈਲੋ! B: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ____?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ

In an unknown call, identifying the caller is the first step.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Someone is at your door and you can't see them.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?

For doors, 'Kaun hai?' is more natural than 'Kaun bol riha hai?'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use 'Kaun bol riha hai?'

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Phone

  • • Mobile
  • • Landline
  • • WhatsApp Call
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Intercom

  • • Gate
  • • Office
  • • Apartment

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the phone greeting. جای خالی A1

ਹੈਲੋ, ਕੌਣ ____ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਬੋਲ

'ਬੋਲ' (Bol) is the root for 'speak', which is required for this idiom.

Which is the most polite way to ask an elder who is calling? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜੀ?

Adding 'ਜੀ' (ji) makes the phrase respectful for elders.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: ਹੈਲੋ! B: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ____?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ

In an unknown call, identifying the caller is the first step.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Someone is at your door and you can't see them.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?

For doors, 'Kaun hai?' is more natural than 'Kaun bol riha hai?'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Yes, but technically you should change 'riha' to 'rahi' (ਕੌਣ ਬੋਲ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ?). However, if you don't know who is calling, 'riha' is the standard default.

It's not necessarily rude, but it's very informal. 'Kaun bol riha hai' is much more natural and common.

'Bolna' means to speak/utter sounds. 'Gall karna' means to have a conversation. Both are used on the phone, but 'gall karna' is slightly more formal.

You say 'ਮੈਂ [Your Name] ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ' (I am [Name] speaking).

عبارات مرتبط

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ਕੌਣ ਗੱਲ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?

synonym

Who is talking?

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ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?

similar

Who is it?

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ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੌਣ ਹੋ?

similar

Who are you?

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ਮੈਂ [Name] ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ

builds on

I am [Name] speaking.

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