Photography

1. ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਖਿੱਚ ਲਓ

   Photo khichch lao

   Take a photo

   Usage

   Asking someone to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "ਖਿੱਚਣਾ" means "to pull/draw"; "ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਖਿੱਚਣਾ" is the idiom for taking a photo.

2. ਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਤਸਵੀਰ ਲੈ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ?

   Ki main tasveer lai sakdaa haan?

   May I take a picture?

   Usage

   Asking permission before taking a photo

   Grammar Note

   "ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ" expresses ability: verb stem + "ਸਕਣਾ" = "can do". Female speaker: "ਸਕਦੀ ਹਾਂ".

3. ਇੱਥੇ ਫ਼ੋਟੋਗ੍ਰਾਫ਼ੀ ਮਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ

   Itthe photography manhaa hai

   Photography is prohibited here

   Usage

   Informing visitors that photography is not allowed in this area

   Grammar Note

   "ਮਨ੍ਹਾ" from Arabic/Persian "manā'" (forbidden). Expresses stronger prohibition than "ਨਹੀਂ".

4. ਸੇਲਫ਼ੀ ਲਈਏ

   Selfie laiye

   Let's take a selfie

   Usage

   Suggesting to take a selfie with friends or at a tourist spot

   Grammar Note

   "ਲਈਏ" is the cohortative of "ਲੈਣਾ" (to take). Expresses suggestion "let's".

5. ਤਸਵੀਰ ਧੁੰਦਲੀ ਆਈ

   Tasveer dhundlee aayi

   The photo came out blurry

   Usage

   Noticing that a photo came out blurry or out of focus

   Grammar Note

   "ਤਸਵੀਰ ਆਉਣਾ" (photo to come out) is the idiomatic expression. Feminine agreement with "ਤਸਵੀਰ".

6. ਮੁੜ ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਖਿੱਚੋ

   Murh photo khichcho

   Take the photo again

   Usage

   Asking to retake a photo

   Grammar Note

   "ਮੁੜ" means "again". "ਫਿਰ" is also ordinary Punjabi; "ਮੁੜ" carries a slightly stronger sense of "once more / back again".

7. ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗੀ ਹੈ

   Roshnee bahut changi hai

   The lighting is very good

   Usage

   Commenting on good lighting conditions for photography

   Grammar Note

   "ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ" from Persian "raushanī" (brightness). "ਚੰਗੀ" agrees with feminine "ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ".

8. ਕੈਮਰਾ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਰੱਖਾਂ?

   Camera kitthe rakkhaan?

   Where should I put the camera?

   Usage

   Asking where to position or place the camera

   Grammar Note

   "ਰੱਖਾਂ" is the first person singular subjunctive of "ਰੱਖਣਾ" (to place), expressing uncertain intent.

9. ਤਸਵੀਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਆਈ

   Tasveer bahut sundar aayi

   The photo came out very beautiful

   Usage

   Complimenting how a photo turned out

   Grammar Note

   "ਸੁੰਦਰ" from Sanskrit "sundara" (beautiful). It is an invariable adjective that does not change for gender or number.

10. ਇਹ ਨਜ਼ਾਰਾ ਫ਼ੋਟੋ ਲਈ ਵਧੀਆ ਹੈ

    Ih nazaaraa photo layi vadheeaa hai

    This scenery is great for photos

    Usage

    Noticing a scenic spot that makes for great photos

    Grammar Note

    "ਨਜ਼ਾਰਾ" from Persian "nazzāra" (view). "ਵਧੀਆ" derives from "ਵਧ" (to exceed) — the best/excellent.

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