Signification
Purchasing a pass for travel
Contexte culturel
At Indian railway stations, you often need to show an ID card when buying a reserved ticket. The phrase 'ਟਿਕਟ ਖ਼ਰੀਦਣੀ' is often followed by 'ਆਈ.ਡੀ. ਦਿਖਾਉਣਾ' (showing ID). In Pakistan, the word 'ਪਰਚੀ' (parchī) is very common for local bus tickets. However, 'ਟਿਕਟ' remains the formal and standard term for trains and planes. Punjabis abroad often use 'ਟਿਕਟ ਬੁੱਕ ਕਰਨੀ' (booking a ticket) more than 'buying', reflecting the digital nature of travel in those regions. In Punjab, 'First Day First Show' is a big deal. People will say 'ਟਿਕਟ ਖ਼ਰੀਦਣੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਔਖੀ ਹੈ' (It's very hard to buy a ticket) when a superstar like Diljit Dosanjh has a release.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Ticket' is feminine. If you say 'kharidana', people will understand, but they will know you are a beginner.
Don't say 'Buy Ticket'
Avoid saying 'Ticket buy karna'. While common in 'Punglish', 'Kharidani' is much more natural.
Signification
Purchasing a pass for travel
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Ticket' is feminine. If you say 'kharidana', people will understand, but they will know you are a beginner.
Don't say 'Buy Ticket'
Avoid saying 'Ticket buy karna'. While common in 'Punglish', 'Kharidani' is much more natural.
The 'Window' Rule
In Punjab, instead of asking 'Where is the ticket counter?', ask 'Ticket wali khirki kithay hai?' (Where is the ticket window?).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to buy'.
ਮੈਂ ਬੱਸ ਦੀ ਟਿਕਟ _______ ਹੈ।
Since 'Tikaṭ' is feminine, the verb must be 'ਖ਼ਰੀਦਣੀ'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
In the past tense, the verb agrees with the feminine object 'Tikaṭ'.
Complete the dialogue at the cinema.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਫ਼ਿਲਮ ਦੀ ਟਿਕਟ _______? B: ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਖ਼ਰੀਦ ਲਈ ਹੈ।
The context implies a completed action in a question form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you say 'ਟਿਕਟ ਕਿੱਥੋਂ ਖ਼ਰੀਦਣੀ ਹੈ?'
This phrase is used for purchasing travel or entry passes.
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Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Tikaṭ kharīdaṇī'
Transport
- • Bus
- • Train
- • Plane
Events
- • Cinema
- • Fair
- • Concert
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੈਂ ਬੱਸ ਦੀ ਟਿਕਟ _______ ਹੈ।
Since 'Tikaṭ' is feminine, the verb must be 'ਖ਼ਰੀਦਣੀ'.
Choose the correct past tense sentence:
In the past tense, the verb agrees with the feminine object 'Tikaṭ'.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਫ਼ਿਲਮ ਦੀ ਟਿਕਟ _______? B: ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਖ਼ਰੀਦ ਲਈ ਹੈ।
The context implies a completed action in a question form.
Where would you say 'ਟਿਕਟ ਕਿੱਥੋਂ ਖ਼ਰੀਦਣੀ ਹੈ?'
This phrase is used for purchasing travel or entry passes.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is an English loanword that is now a permanent part of the Punjabi language.
Yes, it is used for buses, trains, planes, and movies.
Because 'Ticket' is a feminine noun in Punjabi grammar.
You say 'Tikaṭān kharīdaṇīān' (plural feminine).
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Say 'Main tikaṭ kharīd laī hai'.
Yes, 'Ticket buy karni' is common in cities, but 'Kharidani' is better.
Yes, 'Tikaṭ laiṇī' (to take a ticket) is very common.
It's a ticket to enter the station but not to board the train.
Yes, any event with an entry fee uses this phrase.
Expressions liées
ਟਿਕਟ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰਨੀ
similarTo check a ticket
ਸੀਟ ਬੁੱਕ ਕਰਨੀ
specialized formTo book a seat
ਟਿਕਟ ਰੱਦ ਕਰਨੀ
contrastTo cancel a ticket
ਪਲੇਟਫਾਰਮ ਟਿਕਟ
specialized formPlatform ticket
