The Punjabi Dictionary

If you learn best by doing, The Punjabi Dictionary by Singh Bhai Maya will suit you. It's a copy full of questions and exercises to test yourself with. Runs to about 1234 pages, so it's the kind of book that lives in a school bag or on the desk, not the shelf.

What it's about

The Punjabi Dictionary (1895) by Bhai Mayya Singh is a pioneering work in Punjabi lexicography, compiled under the Punjab Government. It systematically documents Punjabi vocabulary, meanings, usage, and linguistic nuances. Aimed at scholars, students, and the general public, it preserves the richness of the language, idioms, and expressions. Beyond a reference, it reflects Singh's dedication to education, cultural revival, and language preservation, significantly promoting literacy, standardizing Punjabi, and supporting the Singh Sabha reformist movement in colonial Punjab

Book details

• Author: Singh Bhai Maya
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 1234
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1895

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The Punjabi Dictionary is written by Singh Bhai Maya.

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