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Punjabi Family Names: Rishtey in Punjabi
How well do you know your Punjabi family titles? From Taya Ji to Massi Ji, solve the crossword on the names that connect Sikh families across generations.
Across
- 2The Punjabi word for daughter, also written as 'Putri' in Gurmukhi.
- 3The Punjabi word for son, often used by parents as a loving term of endearment.
- 8Your father's father — one of the pillars of the Vadda Ghar, or paternal home.
- 9The Punjabi word for sister — used for both older and younger sisters in the family.
- 10Your mother's mother, known for the cozy comfort of the Nanka (maternal home).
- 12Your father's younger brother, nicknamed the 'Fun Dad' for his playful, affectionate role in the family.
- 13Your mother's brother; in Punjabi folklore he is the one who indulges children and offers a safe haven.
Down
- 1The Punjabi title for an elder brother — a protector and guide in the family.
- 4Your father's mother — matriarch of the Vadda Ghar alongside your paternal grandfather.
- 5Your father's older brother, given the highest respect on dad's side — like a second grandfather and head of the clan.
- 6Your sister's son — a nephew from the maternal sibling line.
- 7Your mother's father, associated with the pampering warmth of the Nanka (maternal home).
- 11Your father's sister, treated as the cherished daughter of the paternal home whenever she visits.
- 14Your mother's sister, whose title comes from 'Maa-Si' — meaning she is like a second mother to you.
What you'll learn
- Punjabi titles for every family relationship
- How maternal and paternal relatives are named differently
- Vocabulary like Taya Ji, Chacha Ji, Massi Ji and Mama Ji
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