Hey everyone! So glad you're here. You know how it is when you're just chilling, spending some quality 'time pass' at the in-laws' place? For me, it often involves a lot of #punjabitiktok scrolling and getting lost in some amazing #punjabisongs. But lately, I've been trying to make my 'time pass' a bit more productive – by picking up new Punjabi words! It's been such a fun challenge, especially when I hear a word in English and wonder how to say it or what its exact meaning is in Punjabi. I've noticed a lot of you are also curious about specific English words and their Punjabi counterparts, especially 'assess,' 'triggers,' and 'expedite.' So, I thought I'd share what I've learned! First up, 'assess.' This one pops up a lot, whether you're talking about evaluating a situation or understanding a person. In Punjabi, a common way to say 'assess' or 'evaluate' is ਮੁਲਾਂਕਣ ਕਰਨਾ (mulaankan karna). It literally means 'to do an assessment' or 'to evaluate.' You might use it like, 'ਅਸੀਂ ਸਥਿਤੀ ਦਾ ਮੁਲਾਂਕਣ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ' (Asin sthiti da mulaankan kar rahe haan) – 'We are assessing the situation.' Another related word could be ਜਾਂਚਣਾ (jaanchana), which means 'to check' or 'to examine.' So, when I'm listening to a complex Punjabi song, I'm mentally 'assessing' the lyrics! Next, 'triggers.' This word has a few nuances in English, and it's similar in Punjabi. If you're talking about something that causes or initiates an event, you could use ਕਾਰਨ ਬਣਨਾ (kaaran banana), meaning 'to become the cause.' For instance, 'ਇਹ ਘਟਨਾ ਉਸਦੀ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਦਾ ਕਾਰਨ ਬਣੀ' (Eh ghatna usdi chinta da kaaran bani) – 'This event triggered his anxiety.' If you're referring to a physical 'trigger' like on a gun, it's simply ਘੋੜਾ (ghora), which also means 'horse,' interestingly enough! But in the psychological sense, 'triggers' are often about things that evoke a strong emotional response. It's often expressed descriptively rather than with a single direct translation. Finally, 'expedite.' This one is all about speeding things up or making a process more efficient. In Punjabi, a good translation for 'expedite' is ਤੇਜ਼ ਕਰਨਾ (tez karna) or ਛੇਤੀ ਕਰਨਾ (chheti karna). Both mean 'to make fast' or 'to hurry up.' For example, 'ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਸ ਕੰਮ ਨੂੰ ਤੇਜ਼ ਕਰੋ' (Kirpa karke is kamm nu tez karo) – 'Please expedite this work.' Or, 'ਅਸੀਂ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਨੂੰ ਛੇਤੀ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ' (Asin kaarwai nu chheti karan di koshish kar rahe haan) – 'We are trying to expedite the process.' It’s super useful for when you want things done quickly, especially if you're trying to get a delicious meal ready at the in-laws' house! Learning these words has made my 'time pass' much more engaging, and I feel like I'm connecting deeper with the culture I love through #punjabisongs and #punjabitiktok. If you're also on a language learning journey, don't be afraid to ask for meanings! It makes all the difference. What Punjabi words are you curious about?