Signification
Engaging in professional work
Contexte culturel
The 'Sarkari Naukri' (Government Job) is highly coveted for its job security and social status. It is often a prerequisite for marriage proposals. In the diaspora, 'naukri' often refers to 'shifts.' People talk about doing 'double naukri' (two jobs) to afford housing. In villages, 'naukri' is contrasted with 'kheti' (farming). Doing a 'naukri' is seen as a way to escape the hardships of agriculture. Young professionals use 'Job' more than 'Naukri' to sound modern and aligned with global corporate culture.
Gender Check
Always remember: Naukri is feminine. Even if you are a 6-foot tall man, you say 'ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੀ (apni) ਨੌਕਰੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ.'
Don't say 'Make'
Never say 'Naukri banauna.' It's always 'karna' (to do).
Signification
Engaging in professional work
Gender Check
Always remember: Naukri is feminine. Even if you are a 6-foot tall man, you say 'ਮੈਂ ਆਪਣੀ (apni) ਨੌਕਰੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ.'
Don't say 'Make'
Never say 'Naukri banauna.' It's always 'karna' (to do).
The 'Sarkari' Boost
If you want to impress a Punjabi elder, mention you are interested in 'Sarkari Naukri.' It's an instant conversation starter!
Job vs. Work
In urban areas, using the English word 'Job' is very common. 'ਮੈਂ ਜੌਬ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ' sounds very natural and modern.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'karna' (karda/kardi/karde).
ਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਨੌਕਰੀ _______ ਹੈ।
Since 'ਭੈਣ' (sister) is feminine, we use 'ਕਰਦੀ' (kardi).
Which sentence means 'I will do a job'?
Choose the future tense:
'ਕਰਾਂਗਾ' (karanga) is the future tense marker for a masculine subject.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a job interview. How do you say 'I worked in Delhi'?
'ਕੀਤੀ ਸੀ' (kiti si) indicates the past tense, which is appropriate for previous experience.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਭਰਾ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ? B: ਨਹੀਂ, ਉਹ _______ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।
'ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰ' (business) is the natural contrast to 'ਨੌਕਰੀ' (job).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Naukri
Sectors
- • ਸਰਕਾਰੀ (Government)
- • ਪ੍ਰਾਈਵੇਟ (Private)
- • ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ੀ (Foreign)
Naukri vs. Karobaar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਨੌਕਰੀ _______ ਹੈ।
Since 'ਭੈਣ' (sister) is feminine, we use 'ਕਰਦੀ' (kardi).
Choose the future tense:
'ਕਰਾਂਗਾ' (karanga) is the future tense marker for a masculine subject.
You are at a job interview. How do you say 'I worked in Delhi'?
'ਕੀਤੀ ਸੀ' (kiti si) indicates the past tense, which is appropriate for previous experience.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਭਰਾ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ? B: ਨਹੀਂ, ਉਹ _______ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।
'ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰ' (business) is the natural contrast to 'ਨੌਕਰੀ' (job).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is the standard and respectful way to refer to employment.
No, use 'Karobaar' or 'Vapaar' for business.
'Naukri' is a professional job; 'Kam' is any kind of work or task.
Say 'ਮੈਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਲੱਭ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ' (Maim naukri labh riha ham).
It is always feminine.
Yes, you can say 'ਪਾਰਟ-ਟਾਈਮ ਨੌਕਰੀ' (Part-time naukri).
It means a Government Job, which is highly valued in Punjab.
Say 'ਅਸੀਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ' (Asi naukri karde ham).
Yes, 'Job karni' is very common in modern, urban Punjabi.
Etymologically yes, but practically no. It just means employee.
Say 'ਮੈਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਛੱਡ ਦਿੱਤੀ' (Maim naukri chhadd ditti).
No, housework is 'Ghar da kam' (Home work).
Expressions liées
ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨਾ
similarTo work
ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨੀ
specialized formTo serve
ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ
contrastTo do business
ਨੌਕਰੀ ਲੱਭਣੀ
builds onTo look for a job
ਨੌਕਰੀ ਛੱਡਣੀ
contrastTo quit a job
