Signification
Staying in place for someone.
Contexte culturel
For Punjabis living abroad (NRIs), 'udīk' is a constant theme—waiting for green cards, waiting for the next trip home, or parents in Punjab waiting for their children to call. In Sufi traditions of Punjab (like Bulleh Shah), waiting for the 'Beloved' (God) is the highest form of worship. Farmers in Punjab traditionally 'udīk' the rain (monsoon) or the ripening of the wheat crop, which determines their livelihood. It is common for a host to say 'ਅਸੀਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਉਡੀਕ ਕੀਤੀ' (We waited for you a lot) as a way to welcome a guest and make them feel important.
The 'Dī' Rule
Always remember that you wait for 'someone's' waiting. It's always 'X dī udīk'.
Politeness
If you are late, always say 'ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਮਾਫ਼ੀ' (Sorry for making you wait).
Signification
Staying in place for someone.
The 'Dī' Rule
Always remember that you wait for 'someone's' waiting. It's always 'X dī udīk'.
Politeness
If you are late, always say 'ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਮਾਫ਼ੀ' (Sorry for making you wait).
Gender Agreement
If you are a woman, say 'ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ'. If a man, 'ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ'.
Song Lyrics
Listen for this word in Punjabi songs; it's almost always there in romantic tracks!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive particle.
ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਂ ___ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।
Because 'udīk' is feminine, you must use 'ਦੀ'.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'ਕੀਤੀ' is the past tense feminine form of 'ਕਰਨਾ'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ? B: ਮੈਂ ਬੱਸ ਸਟੈਂਡ 'ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ _______।
The context of being at a bus stand and responding to 'where are you' makes 'waiting' the most logical answer.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a formal business email?
This is the standard formal way to say 'I look forward to your reply.'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Udīk vs Rukṇā
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਂ ___ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।
Because 'udīk' is feminine, you must use 'ਦੀ'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
'ਕੀਤੀ' is the past tense feminine form of 'ਕਰਨਾ'.
A: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ? B: ਮੈਂ ਬੱਸ ਸਟੈਂਡ 'ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ _______।
The context of being at a bus stand and responding to 'where are you' makes 'waiting' the most logical answer.
Which phrase fits a formal business email?
This is the standard formal way to say 'I look forward to your reply.'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
Yes, 'ਬੱਸ ਦੀ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰਨੀ' is the standard way to say it.
'Udīk' is native Punjabi, while 'intazār' is a Persian loanword. 'Intazār' sounds slightly more formal or poetic.
Because 'udīk' is a noun (waiting). You are doing the 'waiting of someone.'
ਮੇਰੀ ਉਡੀਕ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ (Merī udīk nā karo).
Yes, though Punjabi speakers in Pakistan might use 'intazār' slightly more often due to Urdu influence.
Yes, 'ਮੈਂ ਮੀਂਹ ਦੀ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ.'
ਅਸੀਂ ਉਡੀਕ ਕੀਤੀ (Asī̃ udīk kītī). The verb agrees with 'udīk', not 'asī̃'.
ਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਘੰਟੇ ਤੋਂ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।
No, for hope use 'ਉਮੀਦ' (ummeed).
Not exactly slang, but 'ਰਾਹ ਵੇਖਣਾ' is a more colorful, idiomatic way to say it.
Yes, 'ਇੱਕ ਮਿੰਟ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰੋ' is common.
Expressions liées
ਰਾਹ ਵੇਖਣਾ
similarTo watch the path
ਇੰਤਜ਼ਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ
synonymTo wait
ਸਬਰ ਕਰਨਾ
builds onTo have patience
ਦੇਰ ਹੋਣੀ
contrastTo be late
ਮੁਲਾਕਾਤ ਕਰਨੀ
builds onTo meet
