The Punjabi names for common fruits and vegetables — from aam (mango) to aaloo (potato) — in Gurmukhi with pronunciation, plus phrases for the sabzi market.
In Punjabi, fruit is phal (ਫਲ) and vegetable is sabzi (ਸਬਜ਼ੀ). Common fruits include seb (apple), kela (banana) and anb (mango), while everyday vegetables include aaloo (potato), pyaaz (onion) and tamaatar (tomato). This guide gives you the market vocabulary you will actually use.
Fruits and Vegetables in Punjabi
Punjab is farm country, and its markets — the sabzi mandi — are loud, colourful and full of useful language. Learn these words and a few phrases and you can shop, cook and chat about food with confidence.
Fruits (Phal)
| Fruit | Gurmukhi | Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | ਸੇਬ | seb | sayb |
| Banana | ਕੇਲਾ | kela | KAY-laa |
| Mango | ਅੰਬ | anb | umb |
| Orange | ਸੰਤਰਾ | santra | SUN-traa |
| Grapes | ਅੰਗੂਰ | angoor | un-GOOR |
| Pomegranate | ਅਨਾਰ | anaar | a-NAAR |
| Watermelon | ਤਰਬੂਜ਼ | tarbooz | tur-BOOZ |
| Guava | ਅਮਰੂਦ | amrood | um-ROOD |
| Pear | ਨਾਸ਼ਪਾਤੀ | naashpaati | naash-PAA-tee |
| Lemon | ਨਿੰਬੂ | nimboo | nim-BOO |
| Peach | ਆੜੂ | aaroo | AA-roo |
| Sugarcane | ਗੰਨਾ | ganna | GUN-naa |
Vegetables (Sabzi)
| Vegetable | Gurmukhi | Word | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | ਆਲੂ | aaloo | AA-loo |
| Onion | ਪਿਆਜ਼ | pyaaz | pyaaz |
| Tomato | ਟਮਾਟਰ | tamaatar | ta-MAA-tar |
| Cauliflower | ਗੋਭੀ | gobhi | GOH-bhee |
| Carrot | ਗਾਜਰ | gaajar | GAA-jar |
| Peas | ਮਟਰ | matar | MUT-tar |
| Okra (lady finger) | ਭਿੰਡੀ | bhindi | BHIN-dee |
| Eggplant (brinjal) | ਬੈਂਗਣ | baingan | BAIN-gan |
| Spinach | ਪਾਲਕ | paalak | PAA-lak |
| Mustard greens | ਸਰ੍ਹੋਂ | sarhon | sur-HON |
| Garlic | ਲਸਣ | lassan | LUS-san |
| Ginger | ਅਦਰਕ | adrak | UD-rak |
| Green chilli | ਹਰੀ ਮਿਰਚ | hari mirch | HUR-ee mirch |
| Radish | ਮੂਲੀ | mooli | MOO-lee |
At the Vegetable Market
A few phrases turn this list into a real conversation at the sabzi mandi:
- Eh kinne da hai? — How much is this?
- Aaloo kinne de kilo ne? — How much per kilo are the potatoes?
- Thoda sasta karo. — Make it a little cheaper.
- Mainu aam pasand hain. — I like mangoes.
To talk prices and weights, keep your Punjabi numbers handy — and for everything that happens after you bring the bags home, see our Punjabi food and kitchen vocabulary.
Cultural Note: Sarson da Saag te Makki di Roti
No vegetable is more Punjabi than sarhon (mustard greens). Slow-cooked into sarson da saag and served with makki di roti (corn flatbread) and a knob of white butter, it is the dish of a Punjabi winter — comfort food, festival food, and a point of regional pride all at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Punjabi word for fruit and vegetable?
Fruit is phal (ਫਲ) and vegetable is sabzi (ਸਬਜ਼ੀ). A vegetable market is a sabzi mandi.
How do you say mango, apple and potato in Punjabi?
Mango is anb (ਅੰਬ), apple is seb (ਸੇਬ), and potato is aaloo (ਆਲੂ).
How do you ask the price at a Punjabi market?
Say "Eh kinne da hai?" ("How much is this?") or "Aaloo kinne de kilo ne?" ("How much per kilo are the potatoes?").
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