Signification
Paying or donating cash.
Contexte culturel
The 'Battle of the Bill' is a sign of hospitality. It is common for people to physically block each other from reaching the cashier to ensure they are the ones paying. Dasvandh is the practice of giving 10% of one's earnings to the community or Gurdwara. It is a sacred form of 'Paise deṇe'. In villages, 'Paise deṇe' for labor is often supplemented with food or grains, though cash is now the standard. Shagun envelopes are often brightly colored (red/gold) and must contain an odd amount like 501 or 1101.
Always Plural
Even if you are giving one rupee, always say 'Paise' (plural) when referring to the act of paying.
The 'Ne' Particle
In the past tense, don't forget 'Main ne' or 'Usne'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Signification
Paying or donating cash.
Always Plural
Even if you are giving one rupee, always say 'Paise' (plural) when referring to the act of paying.
The 'Ne' Particle
In the past tense, don't forget 'Main ne' or 'Usne'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Digital is still 'Giving'
You can use 'Paise deṇe' for Venmo, GPay, or Bank transfers. It's about the transfer of value, not just paper.
The Shagun Rule
If giving money as a gift, add one extra rupee (e.g., 101 instead of 100) for good luck.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'deṇā' in the past tense.
ਮੈਂ ਦੁਕਾਨਦਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਪੈਸੇ ______।
Since 'paise' is masculine plural, the past tense must be 'ditte'.
Which sentence means 'I will pay the bill'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Devanga' is the future tense for 'I will give'.
Match the Punjabi phrase to its English context.
Match the following:
These are common collocations with 'paise'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦੀ ਹੈ? B: ਸੌ ਰੁਪਏ। A: ਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ______।
Both 'Eh lao paise' (Here, take the money) and 'Paise lao' (Take the money) are correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Money Giving
Shopping
- • Market
- • Mall
- • Online
Social
- • Shagun
- • Gifts
- • Tips
Help
- • Charity
- • Loans
- • Family
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੈਂ ਦੁਕਾਨਦਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਪੈਸੇ ______।
Since 'paise' is masculine plural, the past tense must be 'ditte'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Devanga' is the future tense for 'I will give'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with 'paise'.
A: ਸਬਜ਼ੀ ਕਿੰਨੇ ਦੀ ਹੈ? B: ਸੌ ਰੁਪਏ। A: ਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ______।
Both 'Eh lao paise' (Here, take the money) and 'Paise lao' (Take the money) are correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with a shopkeeper or a friend. For very formal documents, use 'Bhugtan karna'.
Yes, 'Rupaye deṇe' is very common in India as the rupee is the currency.
Say 'Main paise deṇe han'.
In Punjabi culture, talking about paying for others is a sign of generosity, not rudeness.
It is 'Paise ditte'. Example: 'Main paise ditte' (I gave money).
Yes, but the context and tone will change. 'Rishwat deṇi' is the specific term.
Say 'ਮੈਂ ਪੈਸੇ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਹਨ' (Main paise de ditte han).
Yes, but usually you add 'Udhaar' (loan) to be clear: 'Udhaar paise deṇe'.
'Paise de' is the informal command. Use 'Paise deo' to be polite.
Say 'ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਸੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਨ' (Mere kol paise nahi han).
Expressions liées
ਪੈਸੇ ਲੈਣੇ
contrastTo take/receive money
ਖਰਚਾ ਕਰਨਾ
similarTo spend money
ਦਾਨ ਦੇਣਾ
specialized formTo give in charity
ਰਿਸ਼ਵਤ ਦੇਣੀ
specialized formTo give a bribe
ਮੁੱਲ ਤਾਰਨਾ
formalTo pay the price
