Signification
The act of creating art
Contexte culturel
Sikh history is often told through detailed paintings of Gurus and martyrs. 'Tasveer banauni' in this context is seen as a form of 'Sewa' (selfless service) or devotion. Women in villages traditionally 'make pictures' on the walls of their mud houses (called 'Pandoo') using natural colors. This is a dying folk art. Punjab is famous for its brightly decorated trucks. The artists who paint these are called 'Chitarkars', and they 'make pictures' of eagles, lions, and landscapes on the vehicles. Young Punjabi artists on Instagram are redefining 'Tasveer banauni' by blending traditional Phulkari patterns with modern digital illustration.
Gender Check
Always remember 'Tasveer' is a girl! Use feminine endings for verbs and adjectives describing it.
No Cameras!
Never use this phrase for your smartphone photos. It will sound like you are drawing on your screen.
Signification
The act of creating art
Gender Check
Always remember 'Tasveer' is a girl! Use feminine endings for verbs and adjectives describing it.
No Cameras!
Never use this phrase for your smartphone photos. It will sound like you are drawing on your screen.
Formal vs Informal
In a job interview for a creative role, use 'Chitarkari' to sound more professional, but 'Tasveer banauni' is perfect for daily chat.
Complimenting Art
If you see someone's art, say 'ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਤਸਵੀਰ ਬਣਾਈ ਹੈ' (You have made a very beautiful picture). It's a very warm compliment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'banauna'.
ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਇੱਕ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਤਸਵੀਰ ______।
Since 'Tasveer' is feminine and the sentence is in the past tense (ਕੱਲ੍ਹ), we use 'ਬਣਾਈ'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am taking a photo'?
Choose the correct Punjabi translation:
Photography uses 'khichna' (pulling), while 'banauna' is for drawing/painting.
Match the action to the phrase.
Action: A child using crayons on paper.
Using crayons to create art is 'making a picture'.
Complete the dialogue.
ਅਧਿਆਪਕ: ਬੱਚਿਓ, ਆਪਣੀ ਕਾਪੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਫੁੱਲ ਦੀ ______।
A teacher asking students to draw in a notebook uses 'Tasveer banao'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banauni vs Khichni
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਇੱਕ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਤਸਵੀਰ ______।
Since 'Tasveer' is feminine and the sentence is in the past tense (ਕੱਲ੍ਹ), we use 'ਬਣਾਈ'.
Choose the correct Punjabi translation:
Photography uses 'khichna' (pulling), while 'banauna' is for drawing/painting.
Action: A child using crayons on paper.
Using crayons to create art is 'making a picture'.
ਅਧਿਆਪਕ: ਬੱਚਿਓ, ਆਪਣੀ ਕਾਪੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਫੁੱਲ ਦੀ ______।
A teacher asking students to draw in a notebook uses 'Tasveer banao'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it covers drawing, sketching, and painting.
No, for movies we use 'Film'. 'Tasveer' is for still images.
Because 'Tasveer' is a feminine noun in Punjabi grammar.
Say 'ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤਸਵੀਰਾਂ ਬਣਾਉਣੀਆਂ ਪਸੰਦ ਹਨ' (Mainu tasveeran banauniyan pasand han).
Yes, 'Chitarkar' (ਚਿੱਤਰਕਾਰ).
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable for iPad or computer art.
'Tasveer' is more common in daily speech; 'Chitar' is more formal/academic.
Not directly, but 'Tasveer khichni' (mental) or 'Tasveer banauni' (mental) can be used metaphorically.
No, that sounds like a literal translation from English and is incorrect.
Very often! It usually refers to the memory or image of a lover.
Use 'Leek khichni' (ਲੀਕ ਖਿੱਚਣੀ), not 'banauni'.
Use 'Rang karna' (to do color) for painting a house wall.
Expressions liées
ਰੰਗ ਭਰਨਾ
builds onTo fill with color
ਨਕਸ਼ਾ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ
specialized formTo make a map/plan
ਮੂਰਤ ਬਣਾਉਣੀ
similarTo make an idol/portrait
ਲੀਕਾਂ ਮਾਰਨੀਆਂ
contrastTo scribble
ਚਿੱਤਰਕਾਰੀ
synonymArtistry/Painting
