This is a Punjabi-English dictionary search application with over 65,000 word entries. Words can be searched in Punjabi (Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi) or English. Please note that English search simply returns all entries where the English word appeared in the definition text and so all results may not be relevant.
Wildcard search:
Searches can be made using wildcards at the beginning, middle, or end of a word using asterisk (*) or period (.)
For example:
Searching 'ਲਿਖ*' will return everything starting with 'ਲਿਖ' including 'ਲਿਖਣਾ', 'ਲਿਖਾਈ', and 'ਲਿਖਾਰੀ'
Searching '*ਖਣਾ' will return everything ending with 'ਖਣਾ' including 'ਲਿਖਣਾ', 'ਦੇਖਣਾ', and 'ਰੱਖਣਾ'
Searching 'ਲਿ*ਣਾ' will return everything starting with 'ਲਿ' and ending with 'ਣਾ' including 'ਲਿਖਣਾ' and 'ਲਿਖਾਉਣਾ'
Wildcard search is currently only supported for Gurmukhi searches.
Word additions/corrections:
New words or alternative spellings/meanings can be added to the dictionary (with approval) if some words do not exist in the current compilation. Users must be signed in to add new words.
To do this, select the pencil icon next to each word and add the part of speech and definition, preferably with context. If unknown, these fields can be left blank for a reviewer, but please include context of the word in the definition field so reviewer can better identify the meaning.
Misspelling detection:
With each Punjabi (Gurmukhi) search, alternative spellings will be suggested in case word is misspelled.
Misspelling detection is currently only supported for Gurmukhi searches
Misspellings cannot be detected if a wildcard is in the search.
Saving words:
Words can be saved using the bookmark icon and can be reviewed as flashcards. Users must be signed in to save words.