Meaning
Learning educational material
Cultural Background
In villages, children often study together in groups called 'toli'. They recite their 'sabak' loudly to help each other memorize. Sufi saints used the word 'Sabak' to describe the spiritual teachings given by a Murshid (teacher) to a disciple. There is a high emphasis on 'toppers' and high marks, making 'sabak yaad karna' a high-pressure activity for many students. In countries like Canada or the UK, Punjabi parents still use this phrase to encourage their children to maintain their language and heritage.
Say it out loud
In Punjab, 'yaad karna' is traditionally done by reciting loudly. Try it!
Don't say 'Learn'
Avoid translating 'I am learning' as 'Main sikh reha haan' for schoolwork; use 'yaad karna'.
Meaning
Learning educational material
Say it out loud
In Punjab, 'yaad karna' is traditionally done by reciting loudly. Try it!
Don't say 'Learn'
Avoid translating 'I am learning' as 'Main sikh reha haan' for schoolwork; use 'yaad karna'.
Use 'Chete'
If you want to sound more like a local villager, use 'Chete karna' instead of 'Yaad karna'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yaad karna'.
ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਬਕ _______।
The sentence uses 'ਕੱਲ੍ਹ' (tomorrow), so the future tense 'ਕਰਾਂਗਾ' is required.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am learning the lesson'?
Choose the correct Punjabi translation:
'Yaad karna' is the specific phrase for learning/memorizing.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.
Teacher: ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸਬਕ ਯਾਦ ਹੈ? Student: _______
The student should answer whether they know the lesson or not.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to use 'Yaad Karna'
School
- • Chapters
- • Poems
- • Math formulas
Life
- • Mistakes
- • Advice
- • Experience
Practice Bank
3 exercisesਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਬਕ _______।
The sentence uses 'ਕੱਲ੍ਹ' (tomorrow), so the future tense 'ਕਰਾਂਗਾ' is required.
Choose the correct Punjabi translation:
'Yaad karna' is the specific phrase for learning/memorizing.
Teacher: ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਸਬਕ ਯਾਦ ਹੈ? Student: _______
The student should answer whether they know the lesson or not.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, 'Sabak' usually refers to a specific lesson or chapter. For a whole book, use 'Kitab'.
Yes, you can say 'Main Punjabi da sabak yaad kar reha haan'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
The plural is also 'Sabak' or sometimes 'Sabka' in poetic contexts.
Say 'ਮੈਂ ਸਬਕ ਭੁੱਲ ਗਿਆ' (Main sabak bhull gaya).
Yes, but it also encompasses the general idea of 'learning' in a school context.
Yes, 'Gaana yaad karna' means to memorize a song.
It means 'to teach someone a lesson', often in a vengeful way.
Yes, it is identical in Hindi/Urdu.
Say 'ਮੈਂ ਸਬਕ ਯਾਦ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।'
Related Phrases
ਪੜ੍ਹਾਈ ਕਰਨਾ
similarTo study
ਰੱਟਾ ਮਾਰਨਾ
specialized formRote memorization
ਸਬਕ ਸਿਖਾਉਣਾ
contrastTo teach someone a lesson
ਚੇਤੇ ਰੱਖਣਾ
synonymTo keep in memory
