Signification
Asking for the day of the week
Contexte culturel
In Indian Punjab, the names of the days are heavily influenced by Sanskrit. Sunday is 'Aitvar', Monday is 'Somvar', etc. Many people follow religious fasts on specific days. In Pakistani Punjab (written in Shahmukhi), the names of the days are the same, but you might hear more Persian/Arabic influences in general conversation about time. In the diaspora (UK, Canada, USA), Punjabis often use the English names for days (Monday, Tuesday) even while speaking Punjabi, but the question 'ਅੱਜ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ?' remains the same. In villages, time is often referred to by the 'Pahar' (3-hour blocks). Asking for the day is common, but people might also refer to the day by the local market event.
Use 'Ji' for respect
Always add 'ji' at the end (ਅੱਜ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ ਜੀ?) when talking to elders or teachers.
Don't say 'Kaun'
Never use 'Kaun' (Who) for days. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Signification
Asking for the day of the week
Use 'Ji' for respect
Always add 'ji' at the end (ਅੱਜ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ ਜੀ?) when talking to elders or teachers.
Don't say 'Kaun'
Never use 'Kaun' (Who) for days. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Learn the 7 days
This phrase is useless if you don't know the names of the days! Learn Somvar to Aitvar next.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the question.
ਅੱਜ _______ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ?
'Din' is masculine, so 'kehṛā' is the correct form.
Fill in the missing word for 'Today'.
_______ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ?
'Ajj' is the Punjabi word for 'Today'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਅੱਜ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ? B: ਅੱਜ _______ ਹੈ। (Monday)
'Somvar' is Monday in Punjabi.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to know if today is the day of your flight.
Asking for the day helps confirm your travel schedule.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਅੱਜ _______ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ?
'Din' is masculine, so 'kehṛā' is the correct form.
_______ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ?
'Ajj' is the Punjabi word for 'Today'.
A: ਅੱਜ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ? B: ਅੱਜ _______ ਹੈ। (Monday)
'Somvar' is Monday in Punjabi.
You want to know if today is the day of your flight.
Asking for the day helps confirm your travel schedule.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but that means 'What is today?' and could refer to a festival, a birthday, or the day of the week. It's less specific.
'Din' is masculine. That's why we use 'Kehṛā' and not 'Kehṛī'.
'Din' is any day or daylight. 'Vaar' is specifically one of the seven days of the week.
Say 'Kal kehṛā din sī?'.
Yes, very often in cities. You might hear 'Ajj Monday hai'.
It is neutral. It's safe to use everywhere.
Ask 'Ajj kī tareekh hai?'.
You would usually ask for the 'Tareekh' (date).
In most dialects, it's not a breathy 'h' but a tone marker that makes the vowel sound higher.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for scheduling.
Expressions liées
ਅੱਜ ਕੀ ਤਾਰੀਖ ਹੈ?
similarWhat is the date today?
ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਸੀ?
builds onWhat day was yesterday?
ਭਲਕੇ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਦਿਨ ਹੈ?
builds onWhat day is tomorrow?
ਅੱਜ ਕੀ ਵਾਰ ਹੈ?
synonymWhat day of the week is it?
