معنی
Giving basic driving or walking directions
زمینه فرهنگی
When asking for directions, don't be surprised if a local walks with you to the turn to make sure you 'Sajje muṛo' correctly. It's part of the 'Sewa' (service) culture. In planned cities like Chandigarh, directions are often given by 'Sector' and 'Roundabout' (Chowk). You will hear 'Sajje muṛo' at specific 'Chowks'. When performing 'Parikrama' (circumambulation) around a Sarovar or a temple, you are essentially always turning right to keep the holy site on your right side. In villages, 'Sajje muṛo' might be replaced by landmarks like 'Khet' (field) or 'Toba' (pond).
The Hand Rule
If you forget 'Sajje', remember that most people eat with their right hand. 'Sajjā' comes from 'Sajja' (ready/prepared), the hand ready for food!
Don't say 'Right'
While many Punjabis understand English, using 'Sajje' with an auto-driver will get you much better service and respect.
معنی
Giving basic driving or walking directions
The Hand Rule
If you forget 'Sajje', remember that most people eat with their right hand. 'Sajjā' comes from 'Sajja' (ready/prepared), the hand ready for food!
Don't say 'Right'
While many Punjabis understand English, using 'Sajje' with an auto-driver will get you much better service and respect.
Politeness Matters
Always add 'jī' (ਸੱਜੇ ਮੁੜੋ ਜੀ) when speaking to elders or service providers to sound like a cultured learner.
GPS Practice
Change your Google Maps language to Punjabi for a day. You will hear 'Sajje muṛo' dozens of times!
خودت رو بسنج
How do you say 'Turn right' politely in Punjabi?
Select the correct phrase:
'Sajje muṛo' is the correct adverbial form for 'Turn right'.
Complete the direction: 'Turn right from the bank.'
ਬੈਂਕ ਤੋਂ _______ ਮੁੜੋ।
The direction 'right' in this context is 'sajje'.
Complete the dialogue with the rickshaw driver.
Passenger: ਭਾਈ ਜੀ, ਅਗਲੇ ਮੋੜ ਤੋਂ _______।
This is the most natural way to give a command to a driver.
Match the Punjabi phrase to the situation.
You want someone to move to the right side of the road to let you pass.
'Sajje ho jāo' means 'move to the right', while 'Sajje muṛo' means 'turn right'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Where to use 'Sajje muṛo'
Transport
- • Auto
- • Taxi
- • Bus
Walking
- • Street
- • Park
- • Mall
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاSelect the correct phrase:
'Sajje muṛo' is the correct adverbial form for 'Turn right'.
ਬੈਂਕ ਤੋਂ _______ ਮੁੜੋ।
The direction 'right' in this context is 'sajje'.
Passenger: ਭਾਈ ਜੀ, ਅਗਲੇ ਮੋੜ ਤੋਂ _______।
This is the most natural way to give a command to a driver.
You want someone to move to the right side of the road to let you pass.
'Sajje ho jāo' means 'move to the right', while 'Sajje muṛo' means 'turn right'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالThe word 'Sajje' is neutral. The formality comes from the verb 'Muṛo' (neutral/polite) vs 'Muṛ' (informal).
No, for 'correct' use 'Sahī' (ਸਹੀ). 'Sajje' is only for the right-hand direction.
'Sajjā' is the adjective (Right). 'Sajje' is the adverbial form used for directions (to the right).
Turn left is 'Khabbe muṛo' (ਖੱਬੇ ਮੁੜੋ).
No, the '-e' ending in 'Sajje' already implies 'to' or 'at'.
Yes, in spoken Punjabi, people often say 'Sajje hatth muṛo' (Turn right-hand side) to be very clear.
Say 'Sajje muṛ ke ruk jāo' (Turn right and stop).
Use 'Hauḷī jehā sajje muṛo' (Turn a little bit right).
No, Hindi uses 'Dāyeñ' or 'Sāyeñ'. Punjabi 'Sajje' is distinct.
Yes, it works for any context where a turn is required.
Directions don't have plurals in this sense; 'Sajje' remains the same.
'Muṛiye' is the most formal/polite form, often used by automated systems to sound respectful.
عبارات مرتبط
ਖੱਬੇ ਮੁੜੋ
contrastTurn left
ਸਿੱਧੇ ਜਾਓ
similarGo straight
ਸੱਜੇ ਹੱਥ
specialized formOn the right hand side
ਵਾਪਸ ਮੁੜੋ
similarTurn back / U-turn
ਮੋੜ ਕੱਟੋ
slangTake the turn
