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Punjabi · Expressions

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01 · ਦੂਰ ਦੇ ਢੋਲ ਸੁਹਾਵਣੇ

ਮੇਰੀ ਸਹੇਲੀ ਕਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੌਖੀ ਹੈ।

My friend says life in Canada is very easy.

ਦੂਰ ਦੇ ਢੋਲ ਸੁਹਾਵਣੇ! ਉੱਥੇ ਵੀ ਲੋਕ ਦੋ-ਦੋ ਨੌਕਰੀਆਂ ਕਰਦੇ ਨੇ।

Distant drums sound sweet! People there work two jobs too.

ਅੱਛਾ? ਫਿਰ ਮੈਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਉਸ ਨਾਲ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹ ਕੇ ਗੱਲ ਕਰਾਂਗੀ।

Really? Then I'll talk it through with her properly first.

Saylumo original · usage evidence: Punjabi-English Dictionary (online), Punjabi University, Patiala · Original Saylumo content. Traditional expressions are common heritage; origins are given with stated uncertainty. · Source & license

01

Get an ear for it.

Hear a short exchange. Replay it slowly whenever you need.

02

Make it your turn.

Say the line aloud. Recording is optional and stays with you.

03

Take it into your day.

Try a new phrase the next time the moment comes around.