Punjabi · Travel & Places

ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ

bazaar

Market

Beginnernoun

Definition

A street of shops where people buy and bargain.

Example

ਮਾਂ ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ ਗਈ ਹੈ।

Mom has gone to the market.

Etymology

The word 'ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ' (bazaar) comes from the Persian term 'بازار' (bāzār), meaning 'market'. Its incorporation into Punjabi reflects historical trade connections and cultural interactions between the Persian and Punjabi-speaking populations.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ' is used informally in everyday conversation to refer to marketplaces. It is relevant in both rural and urban areas, especially in social contexts where commerce and community gathering occur.

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