and everyone in India SPEAKS english, and english is a univeral language. Panjabi and Hindi isnt needed anymore. Funny white guy speaking Panjabi.. what a joke
I agree, Punjabi isn't a backwards language, I'm a Punjabi Hindu, I speak Punjabi at home, but it's actually common that Punjabi Hindus end up thinking that they shouldn't speak Punjabi and should just speak Hindi, I used to think the same way that Hindi is a supreme language and Punjabi is inferior, but now when I know about my Punjabi language and culture, i don't think this way.
To all hindus who think that Hindi is the actual language for Hindus, no it is not, did you forget, Sanskrit is o
i feel the same way , ive finally got a decent grip on punjabi and i think its such a cool language , paired with its sufi leanings , the poetry can be brilliant ... bulla for example (bit hard to under stand) but i love it , keep at it :)
Wow! I am a punjabi myself, i was born and raised in the united states and am AMAZED just absolutely AMAZED by your punjabi and how well you speak it! Your grammar is even better then mine. Keep it up bro! All I have to say is wow, WOWWWWWWWW
Don't waste your time studying this useless language... I suggest you study Spanish or Portuguese, or a language that's spoken in at least more than one continent...
Even in India, Punjubi is only spoken in the North of India. Go to South India, and people don'te even speak Hindi most of the time, let alone Punjabi...
Trust me, My grandpa is Punjabi, and since he left India, he has barely found anyone to speak it to
It's not the most useful language, and it's often viewed as unsophisticated
@SamuelJoaodaSuica, languages are studied for reasons beyond utility. Punjabi is not useful as a language of economics, and it is indeed regional, but there are millions of Punjabis in North America, Europe and the Middle East who continue to use the language. As for Punjabi being viewed as unsophisticated, that's a reflection of the bigoty of those making such claims in the first place. Punjabi is in no way deficient.
I agree, however, Utility is USUALLY the reason of why languages are studied in the first place. This is why in Europe we are forced to learn a language or two in school, not for "fun's sake" mind you
Furthermore, the idea of Punjabi being "unsophisticated" is bigotry that not only comes from outside communities, but is well recognized withing the Punjabi community itself. All I'm saying is that they are aware of the way their language sounds, and know that it is not excellent
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Many Punjabis have a negative view of their own language not because of how it sounds (though that's what many say), but because of its long history as a language of the masses, not the elite. Those concerned with status know that Punjabi doesn't win them many points. There are many rough-sounding languages whose people are deeply proud of the way they speak. Basically, I'd argue it's about an inferiority complex, not aesthetics.
@ihaveacomputer You must be talking about punjabi people living in other countries or may be in other parts of India. I think it will be natural that one will like to be like majority because that is considered "cool".. As far as Punjab is concerned that is not true. I have seen many Hindus is Punjabi cities speak Hindi maybe because maybe that is what they relate to. But most people in Punjab including sikhs speak Punjabi.
What is said by you is exactly opposite what I have felt whole my life that Punjabi is "cool" and spoken by real Punjabis. Just look at how popular is Punjabi music in India.
@1933shaka It's more of an issue with the urban elites, for sure, but also some sections of the middle class. Punjabi has come a long way in recent decades, but there are still some with very negative opinions of the language. They associate it with rude behaviour and vulgarity, not education or sophistication. It's this attitude which I myself am trying to help combat.
Well, Keep in mind that Punjab is not HUGE... Ofcourse Punjabi will be spoken in a place called "Punjab"... It's only logical... However, I think once Punjabis are among non punjabi speakers, they seem to get an inferiority complex
I agree, it does sound like an inferiority complex...
Well, I don't really see a reason to learn it, but I guess some people just learn it for fun? Well, everyone has the right to learn whatever they want, but I was just answering the question in the video title... I mean, I wouldn't learn it, but that's just my opinion...
@ihaveacomputer wow man! you yourself are a very learned man! your comment reflects it! i too want to learn a few languages that aren't conventionally learned but i find them useful to myself leaving aside the economics part! i am going for Tibetan! thanks for rationally and reasonably making a statement!
@SamuelJoaodaSuica BAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Look at this hater. This man is learning the language because he want's to. Canada, States, Europe, wherever the fuck you go, you'll be able to find Punjabi speaking people. I don't know where you're Grandpa moved too, but if it's Canada or the States, he would have absolutely no problem finding someone to talk to in Punjabi, Punjabi's literally run those countries.
It wasn't Canada or the USA... He moved to Brazil... and why hater? Because I prefer to learn languages based on practicality and my own personal appeal??? You're the hater...
@SamuelJoaodaSuica BRAZIL? LMAO. Dude, you're disparaging an entire language based on the fact that your Grandpa moved to a country where NO ONE speaks any kind of Indian languages. It's like me learning Spanish and then moving to China. What are my chances of communicating and finding a Spanish speaking person? Slim to none. Either your Grandpa had a low sense of practicality, or he read the wrong Geography book LMAO.
You are an idiot... There weren't that many punjabi speakers outside of India ANYWHERE in the world back then... Were talking 1930/1940's... I doubt there were that many in the USA or Canada either...
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Oh, well then the next time you say something rational, be more specific in your comments or people will take it wrong. Secondly, it still doesn't give you the right to bash the language because your grandpa couldn't find it useful during those times. Before 1967, there was a limit to the number of ethnic groups that were allowed to enter Canada. It was only after then that Canada started to see a rise in Indo-Canadians (majority of them being Sikh Punjabi's of course).
I'm not "bashing" it... Are you seriously questioning my take on its practicality??? Just because I said it wasn't "Useful" and wasn't that important to my grandfather or my father or me, since we never used the language anyway, you call it "bashing"??? It's not "bashing" since it's just my opinion, and it's based on my experiences. The only thing it's good for is keeping secrets, since nobody else around here speaks it... Even then... but eh, whatever...
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Yes I am. If your grandpa was leaving India in those times, what made him think that learning Punjabi and then moving to Brazil would be a good idea? I can't help but laugh at such an assumption. What's more funny is that even after all the irrelevancies that your Grandpa faced with the language, it was still passed down to your Dad and then you? Opinion is based on what you believe is true, but unfortunately your belief is wrong :) Punjabi is much more useful today than ever!
no it wasn't passed down to me. But I was considering it... My dad learned a little but not much, and doesn't really have an opinion on this, and I thought about learning it but decided not to. My Grandfather learned it because he used to live there, so he was raised to know it in Punjab (the only place where Punjabi was useful back then)... And my belief is not "wrong" since I clearly see it's practicality in my area... Unless I go to Punjab, I don't think I will ever need it.
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Você é brasileiro? Que legal, eu não sabia que existem Punjabis no Brasil! Eu fui pra São Paulo em 2010. Eu vi livros pra aprender Punjabi em "Livraria Cultura", na Avenida Paulista!
People in Northern India around the state of Punjab and Delhi tend to think of Punjabi as a rustic language. There is a perception whether correct or not that Punjabi lacks the "sophistication" of English and Hindi. People tend to think if they speak Punjabi for example, in public in posh areas of New Delhi, that they will somehow be perceived as crass. Punjabi is also a language that when spoken sounds very flamboyant as compared to other North Indian languages.
Thank you! I was born and raised in punjab, but your punjabi language skills, and love for punjabi is far more than me. I am sure you will find Sikhisim interesting as well,, I would reccomend to watch Sarabjit Singh Dhunda's you tube vedios on you tube ( about Sikhisim).
This is one language I would love to learn so when me and my man has kids we can teach them English and punjabi so they can communicate with both sets of grandparents
Really like your thoughts. I'm a Brit of Punjabi heritage and speak fluent Spanish and so can understand your love of getting under the skin of another culture through its language. Interestingly enough, my Punjabi has improved a tonne since I started learning Spanish.... I wonder if anyone else has noticed the interesting link between these two great world languages.....
That's amazing. For a Westerner to learn Punjabi, or for anyone to learn a less known language, is great. Languages are languages, they are all great. Just because it's politically or economically less important doesn't mean it's CULTURALLY unimportant. I really think what you've done by learning this language and showing so much passion for it is great.
Veerji, thank you very much for understanding the dard you show for punjabi...it's the language which nanak choose to express the philosophy of humanity..which till now sikh's are trying to understand..and we are saved thankfully because the guru granth is personally compiled by guru's themselves, so that murakhs like me can go back and refer to the original text and try to understand our root and humanity...
I think it's great that you're learning Punjabi. I speak informal punjabi myself and am currently trying to smarten it up. It's a lot easier said than done :L --> what resources can you recommend to me (websites, books and using different methods wise)? Thanks :)
There are literary n cultural gems in all languages n it makes me sad that these ppl are missing out on and will never truly understand the greatness in the writings by people like Bulleh Shah Ji, Waris Shah, Amrita Pritam. The rawness that is expressed in Punjabi literature hits the heart head on and center and that is hard to come by. It's a mind set tht needs to b changed. Don't think a child is too young to understand, they r like a sponge, thats the age they learn things tht stick for life
I believe ppl who pretend to b something they r not, will lose their true selves n never b successful. Embrace ur identity. I am all 4 learning n gathering knowledge but trying forget some things as u do that, especially something that is a huge part of who u r is extremely foolish.
I don't think you can call a language useless or crass because of how it spoken by some or the way it is portrayed. If ppl were to judge english based on how some ghetto thugs speak or hindi on how "taporis" speak then they both come across as rude n obnoxious. It's the speaker not the language. Not only tht, hindi movies n shows for a very long time (even now) show punjabi speakers as loud,annoying n stupid ppl.
@nworb Like other languages there are many dialects of punjabi. Some will come across as unrefined n harsh but that's the beauty of diversity. However punjabi can be spoken with respect and dignity. It depends on you as the speaker.
Sorry for the many posts. The topic was something close to my heart and I've always wanted to share my views on it :P
I'm happy that u did this video. I'm a native punjabi speaker myself. I remember a sikh family I know from ludhiana speaking in hindi and I personally found it really funny for the fact that I was born in Chandigarh and despite the fact I'm fluent in both,my native language is punjabi and I spoke punjabi. I find it funny when people within punjab claim to not know punjabi well or speak hindi when I, being born and raised at the border of punjab and haryana knew it. They r obiviously living a lie
I LOVE YOU ! You are such an amazing person. So many punjabis hate their own mother language and it's a shame. You, being an outsider, are so into this language, and I'm really impressed.
I had a white christians come to my door speaking completel Punjabi, a 10 year old girl speaking punjabi to be tried to convert me. White Christians are marketing their religion in Punjabi. Christians are good marketers. I'm a bit concerned about motivations of whites learning punjabi
@bebzelle Christian missionaries learn tons of different languages, but that doesn't mean all whites who speak less-studied languages are missionaries themselves. I'm Catholic, but I don't care about converting you or anyone else.
@ihaveacomputer you are awesome i am a punjabi sikh im gonna learn how to read and write punjabi and its not fair that you can speak better than me not cool lol oh well probable because i was born here oh well gotta learn i just hate how punjabi kids in india talk hindi amongst themselves :P
@bebzelle Those are mostly annoying ass Jehovah's Witnesses... just kick'em out of your house... I don't mind a Catholic or Mormon visiting every now and then for fun, but, a fuckin' Evangelical or Jehovah's Witness Zealot is a NO! NO!... :-P
@bebzelle I had the same experience. Do you know if the brown girl that was with the guy reading in punjabi was Sikh convert? Thou I don't want to believe it but It would be very disheartening to learn that there are people in our community leaving Sikhy and coming udder the influence of these missionaries.
and also, please distinguish between "Fake Christians" and true Christians... Catholics are not true Christians, they do so many things that go against the book they believe in...
I think it's wonderful that you have such a connection with the Punjabi language. And you're right, if people didn't guilt their kids over speaking Punjabi and made it fun. Thanks Stephen.
hahahahahahaaa... i can't believe you talked bout Miss Pooja. I found that funny. lol but anyways. ur punjabi is gr8 dude.... it kinda makes me appreciate my language more..
hey, i was wondering if you could make videos of actually teaching Punjabi, and if not, maybe tell us some sources that could teach us.. thanks :) youre really awesome btw. haha
i remember when i went to india in 2008 and people there literally expected me not to know any punjabi, and the moment i spoke people were like wtf how does he know how to speak it if he's from canada? and my cousins who lived in noida were jealous i could speak almost perfect punjabi, read, and write it, well writing i'm not so perfect but good.
I respect him SOOO much! I think generally people don't understand any aspect of Indian culture, and him showing that its worth even looking into the language and culture makes my heart melt:) I hope he inspires more people to look into it, and he's definitely inspired me to speak punjabi more often
Wow, I'm Indian and I don't even know my own language (Malayalam). I used to when I was little, but as started going to school in America, I forgot it. I've been trying to re-learn it, and I sound horrible. You have amazing talent to learn so many foreign languages! :)
Im sorry if I'm offending you but i want to ask if have a hidden agenda of working with the christian missionaries.. as i see many christians speaking hindi/Urdu and Punjabi and trying to sell the Christianity here in GTA. I hope yours is just a knowledge enhancing purpose however it would be really sad to knw if you are one of them.
@kulpreetsinghdotcom Apart from the fact that I brought it up in the context of tone, I'm just pointing out the reality of the situation. Anyone who spends any time in Punjab will hear curse words used based on "bhain". I'm not saying one should use such words, of course; that's up to the individual. Whether or not that reflects deeper issues in gender within Punjabi society is not for me to say as an outsider :)
seriously man...... i really request u and would really appreciate if u could post a video about punnjabis are different from other religions....... for white people who dont know anything about sikh religion and look at us with judging eyes...... and hope u really liked there in punjab.....
Summary: hating Punjabi and thinking it's lame is just a post-colonial mental fungus. Sorry for the rant; it's just that this struck a chord with me. *steps off soapbox*
Even in Pakistan, you've got to know Urdu or English to make money and raise your economic status. Most Pakistani-Punjabis I know (including my late grandfather) mix Urdu into their Punjabi for status. Same thing in India: Punjabis are mixing Hindi words in to seem posh. I was in Patiala this past February and my cousins kept throwing in random "kya"s & "usko"s & "is mein"s & whatnot. Both sides throw English words in for status, so there's a systematic devaluing of the native language.
The whole world has put down Punjabi in one way or another. Google Translate doesn't have it, despite Punjabi having over 100 million native speakers, making it more spoken than 52 of the 63 languages it does offer. In India, where Punjabi is associated with Sikhism, there's a portrayal of sardars as dumb blonds. Who wants to speak Punjabi? It's equivalent to talking like a redneck from some podunk town in Mississippi, or valley girl speak.
Regarding the niece story: this little girl has already been exposed to Bollywood depictions of Punjabis (drunkards, illiterate folk, overly folksy, whimsical, unintelligent), and unfortunately there are political reasons for that going as far back as pre-Independence. Furthermore, all high level professions (doctor, lawyer, engineer, etc.) require a knowledge of Hindi or English because Punjabi medium books aren't deemed good enough.
Question: as a Westerner, was it difficult to master the agglutinative nature of Punjabi? Aside from pronunciation and vocabulary, that's generally the next complaint: syntax. How did you overcome this, or did you never really find this to be a problem?
@baljitkaur88 Initially, when studying Hindi, syntax was quite problematic (I think this relevant considering I don't notice any major syntactical differences between Hindi-Urdu and Punjabi). It's not really something which I had to target in my learning process, however. As I continued exposing myself to written material, the structures naturally worked their way into my mind. With respect to agglutination, it makes verb conjugation quite easy! Message me in private to discuss this further :)
First of all, Thank you for having such respect for the Punjabi Culture and Language, It really means a lot that you have uploaded this video and expressed your feelings and knowledge about it..Also to teach the younger generation about how to stay in touch with your culture and heritage. Hats off to you buddy :)
Bruv seriously you are the first white person i have seen who speaks punjabi so well, like your pronunciation is so good! I live in Glasgow but I have never seen anyone over here who can speak tha well. I mean there who can speak punjabi but you can tell they have that english accent.
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It's very important to look at the propaganda that indian serials have on the average Sikh/Punjabi psyche. They begin to lose their roots and culture by thinking they are inferior.
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like the way u say ABOUT...sounds like "A BOAT" :p i learnt this from 'how i met ur mother' that canadian accent slightly varies from american,but actually hearing this from a canadian is kinda funny :)
wud like u say "OUT AND ABOUT IN A BOAT",im expecting it wud sound like "OAT AND A BOAT IN A BOAT" :p
6:47 Sufism is the mystical core of Islam and not a separate religion, although some sects don't believe in it... basically it's the concept of losing urself in God and forgetting everything else... however, this isn't just restricted to Muslims it's there for everyone... for all of mankind, Rab saarian layi hunda hai...of course, i'm certain that you already know this, but i'm just pointing it out for the others lol... but anyway great video man i'm very impressed, peace
i very much agree with what you've said here, however, i think the guys in Indian Punjab are far better off than us in Pakistan. as you are most probably aware, in my country Punjabi has no official status nor is it taught in schools, they favour urdu over their mother tongue, which, as you've already discussed, is the case in India. there is however an abundance of punjabi literature in pakistan and the culture is very much alive, especially in the form of Sufiana Kalaam
you, my friend, are a legend!! i have exactly the same love for punjabi culture as you do! :D poets like amrita pritam, shiv kumar batalvi etc. are incredible. and i love the way u say kaint lol sounds very desi! seriously man, keep making the videos they're excellent :D! lastly, im from Moga!!!! and ur right, it couldn't be more Punjabi if it tried lol seeing someone talk english in moga is like watching a dog walk on its hind legs :/
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First of all mad props on learning punjabi. Second thank you for taking the time to actually dispel some of the misconceptions of punjabi. I feel like I spend so much time trying to tell people that punjabi shouldn't be written off as a useless language unfortunately people don't bother to learn.
Also, I absolutely love qawwali music and knowing punjabi obviously really helps. You don't always get to understand the subtle meanings behind the lyrics without it.
I really enjoy watching your videos, but I don't know if you know that different areas have different dialects of Punjabi. Now the punjabi from the state of punjabi is Theth punjabi. I am from New Delhi and our punjabi's mostly punjabi, but mixed with hindi and non-complex.
@sidaksingh90 For sure. I can't understand the pure theth Punjabi very well. It's almost totally lost on me. I'm basically able to use "taksaali" Punjabi, or standard Punjabi. People claim that this is mixed with Hindi, but that's not necessarily the case. It sometimes does use Hindi words where a more natural word would be the "Urdu" variant, but generally, there's not a Theth way of saying "Post-Colonialism" or other abstract things. Authors fall back on Sanskrit, Persian or Arabic sources.
Thank you so much for this video man. I respect you so much. I grew up in Amritsar, Punjab but live in Calgary now. It really hurts me to see how so many people choose to speak other languages over their mother tongue. You are doing the job that someone with deep Punjabi roots should be doing, but no one does. Much respect.
Wow - I'm Pakistani but I've taken the initiative to learn Italian because I absolutely love the language and the culture. And your video has inspired me to resume taking my italian classes with my friends. Thanks :)
dude!!! very true..!! my sister says the same thing about how punjabi is backwards etc... im really trying hard to learn it though. even though its my mother tongue i haven't been educated in punjabi. so.... props to you man,
I enjoyed your Videos, maybe you could recommend tips on learning Punjabi like you have mentioned but also books etc... that will aid someone that maybe does not know punjabi so well. Also where did you get your dictionaries from? anywhere to purchase them in Canada?
you do know that punjabi isnt only for sikhs... its for all of those ppl that live in punjab, Hindu, christian, buddist, Sikhs..... everyone :D sareya vaste aa
and ALL PANJABI PEOPLE laugh an white people who speak their language, every single indian I know has
luckysbutterfly 9 hours ago
my husband is Panjabi and i;m white and i;m never learning his language because I don't want to sound like an idiot
luckysbutterfly 9 hours ago
and everyone in India SPEAKS english, and english is a univeral language. Panjabi and Hindi isnt needed anymore. Funny white guy speaking Panjabi.. what a joke
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luckysbutterfly 9 hours ago
you r playing as a role model for young guys to learn the importance of panjabi ,thier culture & ulitimate religion ( SIKHISM ).
notroydnar007 1 week ago
Your r doing great job bro.
I speak panjabi (my mother language),hindi & english.
Real panjabi's r like amount of lions in africa.
notroydnar007 1 week ago
dude you need to be a bollywood extra or something.
arabgurlsfolife 1 week ago
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YguyDude 2 weeks ago
"only beeen a year..." ??? since u started learning punjabi!?? FAIR PLAY!! well done!1
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I agree, Punjabi isn't a backwards language, I'm a Punjabi Hindu, I speak Punjabi at home, but it's actually common that Punjabi Hindus end up thinking that they shouldn't speak Punjabi and should just speak Hindi, I used to think the same way that Hindi is a supreme language and Punjabi is inferior, but now when I know about my Punjabi language and culture, i don't think this way.
To all hindus who think that Hindi is the actual language for Hindus, no it is not, did you forget, Sanskrit is o
TheGj24 1 month ago
i feel the same way , ive finally got a decent grip on punjabi and i think its such a cool language , paired with its sufi leanings , the poetry can be brilliant ... bulla for example (bit hard to under stand) but i love it , keep at it :)
piaaaa04 1 month ago
dude, you're attractive! and can speak punjabi! why are you so cool?!
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Wow! I am a punjabi myself, i was born and raised in the united states and am AMAZED just absolutely AMAZED by your punjabi and how well you speak it! Your grammar is even better then mine. Keep it up bro! All I have to say is wow, WOWWWWWWWW
terachauhan1 1 month ago
Don't waste your time studying this useless language... I suggest you study Spanish or Portuguese, or a language that's spoken in at least more than one continent...
Even in India, Punjubi is only spoken in the North of India. Go to South India, and people don'te even speak Hindi most of the time, let alone Punjabi...
Trust me, My grandpa is Punjabi, and since he left India, he has barely found anyone to speak it to
It's not the most useful language, and it's often viewed as unsophisticated
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica, languages are studied for reasons beyond utility. Punjabi is not useful as a language of economics, and it is indeed regional, but there are millions of Punjabis in North America, Europe and the Middle East who continue to use the language. As for Punjabi being viewed as unsophisticated, that's a reflection of the bigoty of those making such claims in the first place. Punjabi is in no way deficient.
ihaveacomputer 1 month ago 15
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I agree, however, Utility is USUALLY the reason of why languages are studied in the first place. This is why in Europe we are forced to learn a language or two in school, not for "fun's sake" mind you
Furthermore, the idea of Punjabi being "unsophisticated" is bigotry that not only comes from outside communities, but is well recognized withing the Punjabi community itself. All I'm saying is that they are aware of the way their language sounds, and know that it is not excellent
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica "All I'm saying is that they are aware of the way their language sounds, and know that it is not excellent"
How so??
1933shaka 1 month ago
@1933shaka
Well in my experience they don't like to speak it in front of Hindi speakers... But maybe it's not all Punjabi people... but that's what I noticed...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Many Punjabis have a negative view of their own language not because of how it sounds (though that's what many say), but because of its long history as a language of the masses, not the elite. Those concerned with status know that Punjabi doesn't win them many points. There are many rough-sounding languages whose people are deeply proud of the way they speak. Basically, I'd argue it's about an inferiority complex, not aesthetics.
ihaveacomputer 1 month ago
@ihaveacomputer You must be talking about punjabi people living in other countries or may be in other parts of India. I think it will be natural that one will like to be like majority because that is considered "cool".. As far as Punjab is concerned that is not true. I have seen many Hindus is Punjabi cities speak Hindi maybe because maybe that is what they relate to. But most people in Punjab including sikhs speak Punjabi.
1933shaka 1 month ago
What is said by you is exactly opposite what I have felt whole my life that Punjabi is "cool" and spoken by real Punjabis. Just look at how popular is Punjabi music in India.
1933shaka 1 month ago
@1933shaka
Punjabi music is popular because of the Music and the rhythm and it's "swagger", not because of the language itself
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
@1933shaka It's more of an issue with the urban elites, for sure, but also some sections of the middle class. Punjabi has come a long way in recent decades, but there are still some with very negative opinions of the language. They associate it with rude behaviour and vulgarity, not education or sophistication. It's this attitude which I myself am trying to help combat.
ihaveacomputer 1 month ago
@1933shaka
Well, Keep in mind that Punjab is not HUGE... Ofcourse Punjabi will be spoken in a place called "Punjab"... It's only logical... However, I think once Punjabis are among non punjabi speakers, they seem to get an inferiority complex
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
@ihaveacomputer
I agree, it does sound like an inferiority complex...
Well, I don't really see a reason to learn it, but I guess some people just learn it for fun? Well, everyone has the right to learn whatever they want, but I was just answering the question in the video title... I mean, I wouldn't learn it, but that's just my opinion...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
@ihaveacomputer wow man! you yourself are a very learned man! your comment reflects it! i too want to learn a few languages that aren't conventionally learned but i find them useful to myself leaving aside the economics part! i am going for Tibetan! thanks for rationally and reasonably making a statement!
blockport 1 month ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica BAHAHAHAHAHAHA, Look at this hater. This man is learning the language because he want's to. Canada, States, Europe, wherever the fuck you go, you'll be able to find Punjabi speaking people. I don't know where you're Grandpa moved too, but if it's Canada or the States, he would have absolutely no problem finding someone to talk to in Punjabi, Punjabi's literally run those countries.
Krazyisthebest 3 weeks ago
@Krazyisthebest
It wasn't Canada or the USA... He moved to Brazil... and why hater? Because I prefer to learn languages based on practicality and my own personal appeal??? You're the hater...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 3 weeks ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica BRAZIL? LMAO. Dude, you're disparaging an entire language based on the fact that your Grandpa moved to a country where NO ONE speaks any kind of Indian languages. It's like me learning Spanish and then moving to China. What are my chances of communicating and finding a Spanish speaking person? Slim to none. Either your Grandpa had a low sense of practicality, or he read the wrong Geography book LMAO.
Krazyisthebest 3 weeks ago
@Krazyisthebest
You are an idiot... There weren't that many punjabi speakers outside of India ANYWHERE in the world back then... Were talking 1930/1940's... I doubt there were that many in the USA or Canada either...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 3 weeks ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Oh, well then the next time you say something rational, be more specific in your comments or people will take it wrong. Secondly, it still doesn't give you the right to bash the language because your grandpa couldn't find it useful during those times. Before 1967, there was a limit to the number of ethnic groups that were allowed to enter Canada. It was only after then that Canada started to see a rise in Indo-Canadians (majority of them being Sikh Punjabi's of course).
Krazyisthebest 3 weeks ago
@Krazyisthebest
I'm not "bashing" it... Are you seriously questioning my take on its practicality??? Just because I said it wasn't "Useful" and wasn't that important to my grandfather or my father or me, since we never used the language anyway, you call it "bashing"??? It's not "bashing" since it's just my opinion, and it's based on my experiences. The only thing it's good for is keeping secrets, since nobody else around here speaks it... Even then... but eh, whatever...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 3 weeks ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Yes I am. If your grandpa was leaving India in those times, what made him think that learning Punjabi and then moving to Brazil would be a good idea? I can't help but laugh at such an assumption. What's more funny is that even after all the irrelevancies that your Grandpa faced with the language, it was still passed down to your Dad and then you? Opinion is based on what you believe is true, but unfortunately your belief is wrong :) Punjabi is much more useful today than ever!
Krazyisthebest 3 weeks ago
@Krazyisthebest
no it wasn't passed down to me. But I was considering it... My dad learned a little but not much, and doesn't really have an opinion on this, and I thought about learning it but decided not to. My Grandfather learned it because he used to live there, so he was raised to know it in Punjab (the only place where Punjabi was useful back then)... And my belief is not "wrong" since I clearly see it's practicality in my area... Unless I go to Punjab, I don't think I will ever need it.
SamuelJoaodaSuica 3 weeks ago
@SamuelJoaodaSuica Você é brasileiro? Que legal, eu não sabia que existem Punjabis no Brasil! Eu fui pra São Paulo em 2010. Eu vi livros pra aprender Punjabi em "Livraria Cultura", na Avenida Paulista!
ihaveacomputer 3 weeks ago
@ihaveacomputer
Muito interessante. O mundo é muito diversificada hoje ...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 3 weeks ago
People in Northern India around the state of Punjab and Delhi tend to think of Punjabi as a rustic language. There is a perception whether correct or not that Punjabi lacks the "sophistication" of English and Hindi. People tend to think if they speak Punjabi for example, in public in posh areas of New Delhi, that they will somehow be perceived as crass. Punjabi is also a language that when spoken sounds very flamboyant as compared to other North Indian languages.
rahuloms 1 month ago
Thank you! I was born and raised in punjab, but your punjabi language skills, and love for punjabi is far more than me. I am sure you will find Sikhisim interesting as well,, I would reccomend to watch Sarabjit Singh Dhunda's you tube vedios on you tube ( about Sikhisim).
BZaildar 1 month ago
yaar ur videos have an appeal, mazza aa gaya ...bahut vadiya lagaya tera initiative.
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Hey the example of word "Khent" vs "Ghant" was great. You really know your stuff :)
gagant1 1 month ago
there is no such word as ghaint in hindi...CANT is a punjabi word
Amardeep661 2 months ago
veere tu miss pooja de gaane sunda aa...wow...u r really an actual desi munda........chakde phattey
Daman89minhas 2 months ago
If i see u anywhere dude ..consider ur meal on my tab not because u spoke on punjabi
but because u did justice to those intellectual ancestors who made North America possible ...:)
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gora ji very good ji
MrGabroo1 2 months ago
gora ji very good ji
MrGabroo1 2 months ago
It's great to see someone from a different background so interested in other cultures.
dakulol 3 months ago
This is one language I would love to learn so when me and my man has kids we can teach them English and punjabi so they can communicate with both sets of grandparents
ashez774 3 months ago
love this
SamanthaKayDances 3 months ago
U inspire me!!
waterlilly15 3 months ago
Really like your thoughts. I'm a Brit of Punjabi heritage and speak fluent Spanish and so can understand your love of getting under the skin of another culture through its language. Interestingly enough, my Punjabi has improved a tonne since I started learning Spanish.... I wonder if anyone else has noticed the interesting link between these two great world languages.....
jsdwar 3 months ago
Did you just say Wag1 at the begining of the vid? LOL
MrSw44t 3 months ago
i love u LMAO
cuntbuster 4 months ago
Paji att kar ditti tusi
pali5720 4 months ago
I am just so glad people like you really exist !
sanity052 5 months ago
Dude. Mad Respekt
somedude2011 5 months ago
Great effort Steve.
Everyone who liked these please make special effort to spread the word.
Chardi Kalaa!
1957sputnik 5 months ago
he's HOT.
MonaRocks09 5 months ago
you are very gud speaker of Punjabi dude. I see you as my Punjabi brother. Punjabi Gabroo Munda..............
Gillnavcomm 5 months ago
That's amazing. For a Westerner to learn Punjabi, or for anyone to learn a less known language, is great. Languages are languages, they are all great. Just because it's politically or economically less important doesn't mean it's CULTURALLY unimportant. I really think what you've done by learning this language and showing so much passion for it is great.
dunnowy123 5 months ago
Great Video, excellent thoughts
grewalprabhjot 5 months ago
i really wanna learn this language..! but can't find a way how..! :(
pixieyuvly 5 months ago
sat sri akal ji
varindercheema60 5 months ago
Why has this got a dislike? Which idiot did that?
singhster89 6 months ago
ohh yaar tu v barha ''gheint'' a..
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baut vadiya......saanu maan a tere te
kuldeepkang1 6 months ago in playlist More videos from ihaveacomputer
totally agree with you
hermioneHP4ever 6 months ago
Satinder Sartaaj nu sunayoo bhaji
desibanty 6 months ago
Veerji, thank you very much for understanding the dard you show for punjabi...it's the language which nanak choose to express the philosophy of humanity..which till now sikh's are trying to understand..and we are saved thankfully because the guru granth is personally compiled by guru's themselves, so that murakhs like me can go back and refer to the original text and try to understand our root and humanity...
MrShamsher71 6 months ago
Hey :)
I think it's great that you're learning Punjabi. I speak informal punjabi myself and am currently trying to smarten it up. It's a lot easier said than done :L --> what resources can you recommend to me (websites, books and using different methods wise)? Thanks :)
Rosaleen93 6 months ago
nice to stumble upon your channel....haha
mitsri1991 6 months ago
There are literary n cultural gems in all languages n it makes me sad that these ppl are missing out on and will never truly understand the greatness in the writings by people like Bulleh Shah Ji, Waris Shah, Amrita Pritam. The rawness that is expressed in Punjabi literature hits the heart head on and center and that is hard to come by. It's a mind set tht needs to b changed. Don't think a child is too young to understand, they r like a sponge, thats the age they learn things tht stick for life
nworb 7 months ago
I believe ppl who pretend to b something they r not, will lose their true selves n never b successful. Embrace ur identity. I am all 4 learning n gathering knowledge but trying forget some things as u do that, especially something that is a huge part of who u r is extremely foolish.
nworb 7 months ago
I don't think you can call a language useless or crass because of how it spoken by some or the way it is portrayed. If ppl were to judge english based on how some ghetto thugs speak or hindi on how "taporis" speak then they both come across as rude n obnoxious. It's the speaker not the language. Not only tht, hindi movies n shows for a very long time (even now) show punjabi speakers as loud,annoying n stupid ppl.
nworb 7 months ago
@nworb Like other languages there are many dialects of punjabi. Some will come across as unrefined n harsh but that's the beauty of diversity. However punjabi can be spoken with respect and dignity. It depends on you as the speaker.
Sorry for the many posts. The topic was something close to my heart and I've always wanted to share my views on it :P
nworb 7 months ago
I'm happy that u did this video. I'm a native punjabi speaker myself. I remember a sikh family I know from ludhiana speaking in hindi and I personally found it really funny for the fact that I was born in Chandigarh and despite the fact I'm fluent in both,my native language is punjabi and I spoke punjabi. I find it funny when people within punjab claim to not know punjabi well or speak hindi when I, being born and raised at the border of punjab and haryana knew it. They r obiviously living a lie
nworb 7 months ago
Waheguru tainu chardi kala ch rakhe mere veera.........n hats off to ur punjabi frend as well........jawaniya manno
sunny000786 7 months ago
Great job on the video hope to see more in the future. And a big thanks for making this great effort!
jashanji 7 months ago
Its not about speaking punjabi its about the Passion to learn something and curiosity that took him over to punjab. good job mate :)
rahul2cbz4u 7 months ago
Hey man say GHAINt again
SickIllNice 7 months ago
Oh please marry me and teach me Punjabi !!!
I'm sure you'd do a way better job than my dad, when he tried teaching me when I was a kid
Zizibello 7 months ago
I LOVE YOU ! You are such an amazing person. So many punjabis hate their own mother language and it's a shame. You, being an outsider, are so into this language, and I'm really impressed.
babiij98 7 months ago
ਮੇਨੂੰ ਤੂ ਈ ਅਸਲੀ
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲਗਦਾ ਏ
lakhwinder007 7 months ago
੨੨ ਲਗਾ ਰਹ...............
lakhwinder007 7 months ago
ohhh balle tenu panjabi aundi ah
KingKang122 7 months ago
I had a white christians come to my door speaking completel Punjabi, a 10 year old girl speaking punjabi to be tried to convert me. White Christians are marketing their religion in Punjabi. Christians are good marketers. I'm a bit concerned about motivations of whites learning punjabi
bebzelle 7 months ago
@bebzelle Christian missionaries learn tons of different languages, but that doesn't mean all whites who speak less-studied languages are missionaries themselves. I'm Catholic, but I don't care about converting you or anyone else.
ihaveacomputer 7 months ago 22
@ihaveacomputer you are awesome i am a punjabi sikh im gonna learn how to read and write punjabi and its not fair that you can speak better than me not cool lol oh well probable because i was born here oh well gotta learn i just hate how punjabi kids in india talk hindi amongst themselves :P
hyperpunjabi 2 months ago 2
@bebzelle Those are mostly annoying ass Jehovah's Witnesses... just kick'em out of your house... I don't mind a Catholic or Mormon visiting every now and then for fun, but, a fuckin' Evangelical or Jehovah's Witness Zealot is a NO! NO!... :-P
TheEsotericDesi 6 months ago
@bebzelle I had the same experience. Do you know if the brown girl that was with the guy reading in punjabi was Sikh convert? Thou I don't want to believe it but It would be very disheartening to learn that there are people in our community leaving Sikhy and coming udder the influence of these missionaries.
gagant1 1 month ago
@bebzelle
That's completely untrue,
and also, please distinguish between "Fake Christians" and true Christians... Catholics are not true Christians, they do so many things that go against the book they believe in...
SamuelJoaodaSuica 1 month ago
ਵੀਰਾ ,,,ਤੁਸੀਂ ਗ੍ਰੇਟ ਹੋ ,,,ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋ ,,,,ਵਾਹੇਗੁਰੂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂ ਹੋਰ ਹਿਮਤ ਦੇਵੇ ,,,ਧਨਵਾਦ
panjdrya 7 months ago
I think it's wonderful that you have such a connection with the Punjabi language. And you're right, if people didn't guilt their kids over speaking Punjabi and made it fun. Thanks Stephen.
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cenasing 7 months ago
LOL OMG I LIKE THE WAY HE SAID BATHINDA LOL
NavB00 7 months ago
hahahahahahaaa... i can't believe you talked bout Miss Pooja. I found that funny. lol but anyways. ur punjabi is gr8 dude.... it kinda makes me appreciate my language more..
pinkdolphin26 7 months ago
ghaintttt!!!!
1jhot 7 months ago
y would anyone think punjabi is alesser language. through punjabi one gets to gurmukhi and then to wahaguru
ras906 8 months ago
Stephen this video was very KANT!!! (Punjabi way)
NoGoodWithUserNames 8 months ago
hey, i was wondering if you could make videos of actually teaching Punjabi, and if not, maybe tell us some sources that could teach us.. thanks :) youre really awesome btw. haha
brownsugar160 8 months ago
dudeee i love your expressions! mad funny as well as educational. haha ghaint ah ;)
ssag1 8 months ago
i remember when i went to india in 2008 and people there literally expected me not to know any punjabi, and the moment i spoke people were like wtf how does he know how to speak it if he's from canada? and my cousins who lived in noida were jealous i could speak almost perfect punjabi, read, and write it, well writing i'm not so perfect but good.
Sahota018 8 months ago
i think your totally awesome :)
djsabzz23 8 months ago
I respect him SOOO much! I think generally people don't understand any aspect of Indian culture, and him showing that its worth even looking into the language and culture makes my heart melt:) I hope he inspires more people to look into it, and he's definitely inspired me to speak punjabi more often
shrotcake 8 months ago
yo you should make more entertaining videos.. like go outside with a camera and talk to punjabis and record their reactions...
ravballer 8 months ago
Wow, I'm Indian and I don't even know my own language (Malayalam). I used to when I was little, but as started going to school in America, I forgot it. I've been trying to re-learn it, and I sound horrible. You have amazing talent to learn so many foreign languages! :)
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Jasleen3773 8 months ago
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Im sorry if I'm offending you but i want to ask if have a hidden agenda of working with the christian missionaries.. as i see many christians speaking hindi/Urdu and Punjabi and trying to sell the Christianity here in GTA. I hope yours is just a knowledge enhancing purpose however it would be really sad to knw if you are one of them.
Rab Rakha & Peace.
desertstormmovies 8 months ago
I was with you all the way until you said "Bhain" .... chauvinistic curse words are not the pride of Punjabi.
kulpreetsinghdotcom 8 months ago
@kulpreetsinghdotcom Apart from the fact that I brought it up in the context of tone, I'm just pointing out the reality of the situation. Anyone who spends any time in Punjab will hear curse words used based on "bhain". I'm not saying one should use such words, of course; that's up to the individual. Whether or not that reflects deeper issues in gender within Punjabi society is not for me to say as an outsider :)
ihaveacomputer 8 months ago 33
WOW!!!! Oye Bhen C&^% I loved it!!!! You blew me away bro, I'm gone show this to my kids and hopefully they get inspired by you. Thanks yaar...
bshoonjan 8 months ago
dude! i am surprised when u said "miss pooja"...
jaspreetlall 8 months ago
seriously man...... i really request u and would really appreciate if u could post a video about punnjabis are different from other religions....... for white people who dont know anything about sikh religion and look at us with judging eyes...... and hope u really liked there in punjab.....
ranbirsinghdhami1990 8 months ago
Summary: hating Punjabi and thinking it's lame is just a post-colonial mental fungus. Sorry for the rant; it's just that this struck a chord with me. *steps off soapbox*
baljitkaur88 8 months ago
Even in Pakistan, you've got to know Urdu or English to make money and raise your economic status. Most Pakistani-Punjabis I know (including my late grandfather) mix Urdu into their Punjabi for status. Same thing in India: Punjabis are mixing Hindi words in to seem posh. I was in Patiala this past February and my cousins kept throwing in random "kya"s & "usko"s & "is mein"s & whatnot. Both sides throw English words in for status, so there's a systematic devaluing of the native language.
baljitkaur88 8 months ago
The whole world has put down Punjabi in one way or another. Google Translate doesn't have it, despite Punjabi having over 100 million native speakers, making it more spoken than 52 of the 63 languages it does offer. In India, where Punjabi is associated with Sikhism, there's a portrayal of sardars as dumb blonds. Who wants to speak Punjabi? It's equivalent to talking like a redneck from some podunk town in Mississippi, or valley girl speak.
baljitkaur88 8 months ago
Regarding the niece story: this little girl has already been exposed to Bollywood depictions of Punjabis (drunkards, illiterate folk, overly folksy, whimsical, unintelligent), and unfortunately there are political reasons for that going as far back as pre-Independence. Furthermore, all high level professions (doctor, lawyer, engineer, etc.) require a knowledge of Hindi or English because Punjabi medium books aren't deemed good enough.
baljitkaur88 8 months ago
Question: as a Westerner, was it difficult to master the agglutinative nature of Punjabi? Aside from pronunciation and vocabulary, that's generally the next complaint: syntax. How did you overcome this, or did you never really find this to be a problem?
baljitkaur88 8 months ago
@baljitkaur88 Initially, when studying Hindi, syntax was quite problematic (I think this relevant considering I don't notice any major syntactical differences between Hindi-Urdu and Punjabi). It's not really something which I had to target in my learning process, however. As I continued exposing myself to written material, the structures naturally worked their way into my mind. With respect to agglutination, it makes verb conjugation quite easy! Message me in private to discuss this further :)
ihaveacomputer 8 months ago
punjabi galaan are pretty funny lmfao.
hash1212121212 8 months ago 3
First of all, Thank you for having such respect for the Punjabi Culture and Language, It really means a lot that you have uploaded this video and expressed your feelings and knowledge about it..Also to teach the younger generation about how to stay in touch with your culture and heritage. Hats off to you buddy :)
illestpunjabiny 8 months ago
Great! bale, bale..You amaze me and family...wow
rutpunjab 8 months ago
I liked what u talked about and your punjabi speaking skills are very impressive you should make more videos in the future.
Tingyable 8 months ago
Your Punjabi speaking skills are very impressive! Could you please do a video on why you think someone should visit Punjab, India? Thanks!
avattack 8 months ago
yur soooo daanm cuteeeee ;D
ilovecakesandmuffins 8 months ago
Bruv seriously you are the first white person i have seen who speaks punjabi so well, like your pronunciation is so good! I live in Glasgow but I have never seen anyone over here who can speak tha well. I mean there who can speak punjabi but you can tell they have that english accent.
Hats off to you bruv:D!!!
1 love!!!
gurumac 8 months ago
LOL @ 7:46 and 9:18
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TheENTERRAPTURE17 8 months ago
Hahaha "If you like miss pooja, you can listen to that, she's got like a million CD's". So true, I dislike her style of music though. :p
CalSingh 8 months ago
Not just indian serials, i mean the media in general. Bollywood included, they always show Sikhs and sardars as being uneducated hindus.
CalSingh 8 months ago
It's very important to look at the propaganda that indian serials have on the average Sikh/Punjabi psyche. They begin to lose their roots and culture by thinking they are inferior.
CalSingh 8 months ago
I love how you joined Youtube in 2006 and made a silly username because it didn't matter back then. I did the same thing (not this account, another one)... Now you're suck with ihaveacomputer :)
satoct23 8 months ago
keep on uploding more videos !!!
MrDaman21 8 months ago
balle mundea fatte chakki chal, respect to you bruv madddd props to you man and you just got yourself a new subscriber ;) haha
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TheENTERRAPTURE17 8 months ago
ur video is GHAINT
amaninderbraraa 8 months ago
Great video, good information.This stigma connected to certain languages is a joke and needs to stop. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos!
Bollywoodilluminati 8 months ago
like the way u say ABOUT...sounds like "A BOAT" :p i learnt this from 'how i met ur mother' that canadian accent slightly varies from american,but actually hearing this from a canadian is kinda funny :)
wud like u say "OUT AND ABOUT IN A BOAT",im expecting it wud sound like "OAT AND A BOAT IN A BOAT" :p
and great job with ur punjabi btw :)
FUCKSHIT95 8 months ago
love ur videos...keep em coming !!!!
mylyfedoesntsuck 8 months ago
Hahahaha Miss Pooja and a million CD's. lol
jpghumman 8 months ago
What a sona munda
MonaRocks09 8 months ago
Wow, I'm stunned, your so inspirational! Because of you I actually truly want to learn more about my own cultural and native language!
Thanks for the words of wisdom ! =)
xoGurtyJxo 8 months ago
6:47 Sufism is the mystical core of Islam and not a separate religion, although some sects don't believe in it... basically it's the concept of losing urself in God and forgetting everything else... however, this isn't just restricted to Muslims it's there for everyone... for all of mankind, Rab saarian layi hunda hai...of course, i'm certain that you already know this, but i'm just pointing it out for the others lol... but anyway great video man i'm very impressed, peace
sheru7mera7naam007 8 months ago
i very much agree with what you've said here, however, i think the guys in Indian Punjab are far better off than us in Pakistan. as you are most probably aware, in my country Punjabi has no official status nor is it taught in schools, they favour urdu over their mother tongue, which, as you've already discussed, is the case in India. there is however an abundance of punjabi literature in pakistan and the culture is very much alive, especially in the form of Sufiana Kalaam
sheru7mera7naam007 8 months ago
you, my friend, are a legend!! i have exactly the same love for punjabi culture as you do! :D poets like amrita pritam, shiv kumar batalvi etc. are incredible. and i love the way u say kaint lol sounds very desi! seriously man, keep making the videos they're excellent :D! lastly, im from Moga!!!! and ur right, it couldn't be more Punjabi if it tried lol seeing someone talk english in moga is like watching a dog walk on its hind legs :/
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TheENTERRAPTURE17 8 months ago
watching your videos makes me so proud that i can speak Punjabi even though ive always lived in the UK...
Great to know your enjoying it so much!
b4551 8 months ago
i am from bathinda, !!!!
amar2236611 8 months ago
MOGA!
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punjabifoodisbest 8 months ago
Ghainth!!
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simarpreet911 8 months ago
thx
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punjabifoodisbest 8 months ago
First of all mad props on learning punjabi. Second thank you for taking the time to actually dispel some of the misconceptions of punjabi. I feel like I spend so much time trying to tell people that punjabi shouldn't be written off as a useless language unfortunately people don't bother to learn.
Also, I absolutely love qawwali music and knowing punjabi obviously really helps. You don't always get to understand the subtle meanings behind the lyrics without it.
ramanks1 8 months ago 4
Your punjabi is great man.. I'm punjabi and i cant speak it very well at all. So i choose not to. But i still understand it
GearsDemon 8 months ago
I really enjoy watching your videos, but I don't know if you know that different areas have different dialects of Punjabi. Now the punjabi from the state of punjabi is Theth punjabi. I am from New Delhi and our punjabi's mostly punjabi, but mixed with hindi and non-complex.
sidaksingh90 8 months ago
@sidaksingh90 For sure. I can't understand the pure theth Punjabi very well. It's almost totally lost on me. I'm basically able to use "taksaali" Punjabi, or standard Punjabi. People claim that this is mixed with Hindi, but that's not necessarily the case. It sometimes does use Hindi words where a more natural word would be the "Urdu" variant, but generally, there's not a Theth way of saying "Post-Colonialism" or other abstract things. Authors fall back on Sanskrit, Persian or Arabic sources.
ihaveacomputer 8 months ago 6
Thank you so much for this video man. I respect you so much. I grew up in Amritsar, Punjab but live in Calgary now. It really hurts me to see how so many people choose to speak other languages over their mother tongue. You are doing the job that someone with deep Punjabi roots should be doing, but no one does. Much respect.
Dhanwaad
batthsutej7395 8 months ago
Why is the lighting on your video so weird? Also, you made some excellent points so I decided to forward your video to my Punjabi instructor at UBC.
jonarita69 8 months ago
omgsh I'm inspired to finally learn how to read and write punjabi now :) Keep up the good work :p
applebeans1 8 months ago
Wow - I'm Pakistani but I've taken the initiative to learn Italian because I absolutely love the language and the culture. And your video has inspired me to resume taking my italian classes with my friends. Thanks :)
LaughingPopcorn 8 months ago
MISS POOOOJAAAAA
agamjit 8 months ago 4
dude!!! very true..!! my sister says the same thing about how punjabi is backwards etc... im really trying hard to learn it though. even though its my mother tongue i haven't been educated in punjabi. so.... props to you man,
sdsbhatia 8 months ago
I enjoyed your Videos, maybe you could recommend tips on learning Punjabi like you have mentioned but also books etc... that will aid someone that maybe does not know punjabi so well. Also where did you get your dictionaries from? anywhere to purchase them in Canada?
VerbalArtistry 8 months ago
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VerbalArtistry 8 months ago
you do know that punjabi isnt only for sikhs... its for all of those ppl that live in punjab, Hindu, christian, buddist, Sikhs..... everyone :D sareya vaste aa
cmeandwatch 8 months ago 7
@cmeandwatch And Muslims....
hamza641 8 months ago