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The survival kit (Punjabi - level 1)

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Teacher : In this lesson, we'll learn the bare minimum you should know before going to a Punjabi speaking region.
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Teacher : Let's aim for a few essential words and sentences:
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Teacher : Start by saying hello
Teacher: ਸਤ ਸ਼ੀਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ
(x2)
Teacher : Here's how you say "yes"
Teacher: ਹਾਂ
(x2)
Teacher : and "no"
Teacher: ਨਹੀਂ
(x2)
Teacher : Excuse me, for instance to ask a question, or if you bumped into someone by mistake.
Teacher: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਮੁਆਫ ਕਰੋ
(x3)
Teacher : To say thank you, say:
Teacher: ਸ਼ੁਕਰੀਆ
(x2)
Teacher : to which one can reply "you're welcome"
Teacher: ਸਵਾਗਤ ਹੈ
(x2)
Teacher : If you don't understand what you're being told:
Teacher: ਮੈਂ ਸਮਝਾ ਨਹੀਂ
(x3)
Teacher : Then you can ask that they repeat:
Teacher: ਆਪ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਬੋਲ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ ?
(x3)
Teacher : Make sure you add a "please" wherever needed
Teacher: ਮਿਹਰਬਾਨੀ ਕਰਕੇ
(x3)
Teacher : For instance when asking how much something costs
Teacher: ਕੀਮਤ ਕੀ ਹੈ ?
(x3)
Teacher : This means "how much does this cost?", and should work for anything you point at.
Teacher : And finally, always say goodbye when you leave.
Teacher: ਵਾਇ ਵਾਇ
(x3)

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