Famous Punjabi Proverbs with English Translation & meaning. Punjabi proverbs are also known as Punjabi sayings or Punjabi Akhan. Most popular Punjabi proverbs are elaborated in Roman English and English in this article. The Punjabi language has a rich collection of Punjabi idioms. The list is driven by a huge collection of Punjabi proverbs and I hope your knowledge of Punjabi provers will improve a great deal after reading these sayings.
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Punjabi Proverbs with English Translation
| Punjabi Proverbs | English Meaning |
| Suno Sab Di Karo Apni. | Listen to everyone but do what you consider right. |
| Aakar Phoon Tay Fittay Munh | Nobody welcomes an arrogant pick |
| Nain Mila K Kadi Chain Nahi Milda | Fall in love and embrace restlessness |
| Ranjha Sabh Da Sanjha | It’s the same God everyone looks up to |
| Bhuk Na Mangay Lazatan Ishq Na Puchay Zaat | Hunger asks not for taste, love cares not about the cast |
| Mann Harami Te Hujjtan Dher | When the heart is evil, excuses are many |
| Jaiday Hath Doi, Bukha Maray Soi | The one who holds the spoon, dies of hunger |
| Sajjan Uh Jerah Munh Tay Sach Aakhe | A friend is one who speaks truth to your face. |
| Gaddi Layna Assan Ae Per Sambhaal Karna Aokha Ae. | it is easy to buy a car but is difficult to maintain it. |
| Gal Lakh dee Karni Kakh di | Action speaks louder than words. |
| Gal Peyaa Dhool Wajanaa Paynda Ae | One has to fulfill the commitment which one has promised to carry out. |
| Ghar Da Jogi Jogra Bahar Da Jogi Sidh | A learned person is honored except in their own house. |
| Tureya Te Appareya | You will reach the distance once you start. |
| Udeek Nalon Kahal Changi | It’s better to do it yourself rather than waiting for someone else. |
| Prayie Aas Aye Na Rass | Expectations lead to disappointments. |
| Aap Buray Taan Jug Bura, Aap Bhalay Taan Jug Bhala | Be good and people will be good to you, Be bad and expect the same. |
| Kothi Wala Roye, Chhappar Wala Soye. | The rich are restless, while the poor sleep peacefully. |
| Baat Badli, Sakh Badli. | Change your world and lose your respect. |
| Tu Vi Rani Main Vi Rani, Kon Bharay Ga Pani. | Where everybody wants VIP treatment, nothing gets done. |
| Dadhe Da Hath Chalay, Marhay Di Zaban. | The powerful use of their hand, the week their tongue. |
| Jehri Mauj Chhaju Day Chobaray, Na Oh Balakh Na Bukharay | East or west, home is the best |
| Changi Hue Tay Apni, Marhi WaheGuru Di. | I worked hard if it’s good, God’s will when it’s bad. |
| Sochi Peya Tay Banda Geya. | If you think too much about something, you can’t get it done. |
| Pallay Nai Dhela, Kardi Mela Mela. | Got no money but want to go shopping. |
| Rann Nu Tay Ann Nu Nindna Nai Chahi Da. | Wife and food, one should not speak ill of these. |
| Jag De Da lakh, Suttay Da Kakh | It only the active one make something out of this world. |
| Neonh Na Lagda Zori Da | You can’t make yourself fall in love. |
| Changi Matt Chaho Tan Budday Nu Puchhan Jao. | Need a Good Piece of advice, consult an old person. |
| Har Sufi Saafi Nai Hunda | Careful, not every Sufi is genuine. |
| Jay Sukh Chahven Jeen Da Khullay Khambeen Udh. | Life begins when you are absolutely free. |
| Ishaq Mjazi Te Tilkan Bazi | Love is a risky game. |
| Annay Kuttay Hirnaa Day Shikari | Incompetent person can’t do a tough job. |
| Jaam di Runn Tay Billi Day Kann. | Wealth without use, no wealth |
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