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Dialects Of Punjabi
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Shahpuri is a special way of speaking the Punjabi language. It is one of the oldest dialects and is mainly spoken in the Sargodha area of Pakistani Punjab.

Its name comes from the old Shahpur District, which is now part of the Sargodha District. Some people also call it Western Punjabi.

This dialect sounds quite similar to the Majhi dialect of Punjabi. You could say it's a mix of the Majhi, Pothohari, and Thalochi dialects. For example, people in the Khushab area who speak Shahpuri might use words that sound more like Thalochi. In the southern parts of the region, it might sound a bit like the Jhangochi dialect.

Shahpuri is spoken in a wide area. This includes the Sargodha and Khushab Districts. You can also hear it in nearby Mianwali, Mandi Bahauddin, and Bhakkar Districts. It is mainly spoken from the western side of the Sindh River to the Chenab River, crossing the Jhelum River. People in this whole area often share similar traditions, customs, and culture. The Shahpuri dialect has several unique features that make it different from other Punjabi dialects.

Where Shahpuri is Spoken

This dialect is spoken in two main districts of Punjab Province in Pakistan. It is also heard in some neighboring areas.

How Shahpuri is Different from Standard Punjabi

Just like how different parts of a country might use slightly different words or pronunciations, Punjabi also has various dialects. The Majhi dialect is considered the standard Punjabi, spoken in central Punjab in both Pakistan and India. Shahpuri, on the other hand, is spoken in the central-western parts of Punjab, Pakistan.

Here's a look at some words that are different between Majhi (Standard Punjabi) and Shahpuri:

English Majhi or Standard Punjabi.

(Central Punjab of Pakistan and India)

 Shah puri.

(Centro Western parts of Punjab Province)
What, This Ki, Ae Kay, Ay
How much, This much, That much Kinna, Inna, Unna Kitna, Itnna, Utnna
My, Your, His, Our, Yours, Their, Of Mayre, Tayra, Oda, Saada, Tuhada, Onaanda, Da Mayra, Tayra, Usda, Asaada, Tusada, Uneenda, Da
Me, To you, Him, To it, Us, To you, Them, To Maynoo, Taynoo, Onoo, Aynoo, Saanoo, Tuhaanoo, Onaannoo, Noo Maynoo, Taynoo, Usnoo, isnhoo, asaanoo, Tusaanoo, Uneennoo, Noo
I am, You are, He is, We are, You are, They are (going) Mae aan, Tu ayn, O ay, Assee aan, Tussi O, O nay (Jaa nda/day (plu) ) Mae haan, Tu hayn, Oo hay, Assaan haan, Tussaan ho, Oo hin (Ve aynada/ay (plu) pya/ay )
I was, You were, He was, We were, You were, They were Mae saan, Tu saen, O si, Assee saan, Tussi so, O sn Mae ahus, Tu aahayn, Oo aahaa, Assaan assay, Tussaan aahay, Oo aahin
I shall take, You will take, He will take, We shall take, You will take, They will take Mae lae aanga, Tu lae aynga, O lae ayga, Assee lae aangay, Tussi lae aaogay, O lae aangay Mae ghin aysaan, Tu ghin aysayn, Oo ghin aysi, Assaan ghin aysaan, Tussaan ghin ayso, Oo ghin aysn
Go, Come, Happen, Take away, See Ja, Aa, Ho, Lae Ja, Vekh Vnj, Aa, Ho, Ghinivnj, Dekh
Boy, Girl, Women, Man Munda, Kuri, Znaani, Aadmi Chor, Kuri, Budi, Aadmi
From, A lot, Then Toon, Bot, Fer Toon, Bo, Vat
One, Two, Nine, Ten ik, Dho, No, Das Hekk, Do, Naa, Daah

Types of Shahpuri Dialects

Within Shahpuri, there are a couple of variations:

  • Standard Lehnda (which is Shahpuri itself)
  • Rohi, which is a mix of Thalochi and Shahpuri, mostly spoken in the Mianwali District.

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