Signification
Lighting a traditional lamp.
Contexte culturel
While Gurdwaras are lit with electricity, the 'Jot' (eternal flame) is kept in a specific area. Lighting a 'Diva' outside on Bandi Chhor Divas is a major tradition. The 'Diva' is a symbol of the 'Ghar da Chirag' (the lamp of the house), usually referring to a son who will carry on the family name. Every Thursday (Jumeiraat), devotees light lamps at the graves of Pirs (saints) to seek blessings. In villages, a 'Diva' is often placed at the intersection of four roads (Chauraha) to ward off bad luck during certain rituals.
Match the Object
Always remember: Diva = Clay lamp. If you use 'Balna' with 'Bulb', people will think you are going to set the bulb on fire!
Respect the Flame
In Punjabi culture, you don't blow out a 'Diva' with your breath (it's considered disrespectful). You wave your hand to extinguish it or let it go out naturally.
Signification
Lighting a traditional lamp.
Match the Object
Always remember: Diva = Clay lamp. If you use 'Balna' with 'Bulb', people will think you are going to set the bulb on fire!
Respect the Flame
In Punjabi culture, you don't blow out a 'Diva' with your breath (it's considered disrespectful). You wave your hand to extinguish it or let it go out naturally.
Pronunciation Matters
Saying 'Balna' (short a) means 'to burn'. Saying 'Baalna' (long a) means 'to light'. Make sure to stretch that 'aa'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ਬਾਲਣਾ'.
ਦੀਵਾਲੀ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਅਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਦੀਵੇ ______।
In the past tense (or general plural), 'ਬਾਲੇ' (lit) or 'ਬਾਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ' (light) is used. Since it's a general practice, 'ਬਾਲੇ' fits the celebratory context.
Which sentence is correct for turning on a light bulb?
How do you say 'Turn on the light'?
'Diva Balna' is for oil lamps, 'Agg launa' is for fire, 'Light jagauna' is for electricity.
Match the situation with the phrase.
Situations: 1. Diwali, 2. Electric Bulb, 3. Cigarette
Each context has a specific verb for 'lighting' in Punjabi.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। B: ਫਿਰ ਜਾ ਕੇ ______।
The logical response to 'It is dark' is 'Light a lamp'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਦੀਵਾਲੀ ਵਾਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਅਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਦੀਵੇ ______।
In the past tense (or general plural), 'ਬਾਲੇ' (lit) or 'ਬਾਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ' (light) is used. Since it's a general practice, 'ਬਾਲੇ' fits the celebratory context.
How do you say 'Turn on the light'?
'Diva Balna' is for oil lamps, 'Agg launa' is for fire, 'Light jagauna' is for electricity.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each context has a specific verb for 'lighting' in Punjabi.
A: ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। B: ਫਿਰ ਜਾ ਕੇ ______।
The logical response to 'It is dark' is 'Light a lamp'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsTechnically yes, but 'Momabatti Balna' is more accurate. People will understand you, but it sounds slightly old-fashioned.
No, it is a cultural act. Even secular Punjabis light lamps on Diwali or for celebrations.
'Balna' is for fire-based light. 'Jagauna' (to wake up/ignite) is used for both fire and electricity.
Yes, because 'Balna' is transitive. 'Main diva balia' is wrong; 'Main ne diva balia' is correct.
It is masculine. So you say 'Diva balia' (masc) not 'Diva bali' (fem).
Expressions liées
ਜੋਤ ਜਗਾਉਣੀ
similarTo light a holy flame
ਦੀਪ ਮਾਲਾ
specialized formA row of lamps
ਹਨੇਰਾ ਦੂਰ ਕਰਨਾ
builds onTo remove darkness
ਘਰ ਦਾ ਚਿਰਾਗ਼
similarLamp of the house
ਮੋਮਬੱਤੀ ਬਾਲਣੀ
similarTo light a candle
