These are some common useful phrases for absolute beginners
| Punjabi | English |
|---|---|
| koī gall nahī(n) | not a big deal |
| dhann bhāg | good luck |
| tuhāḍā bahut dhannavād | thank you very much |
| chinttā nā karo | don’t worry |
| patā nahī(n) | (I) don’t know |
| ṭhīk hae | it’s okay |
| acchhā hae | it’s good |
| bahut vadhīā hae | it’s very good |
| maenū(n) pasandd hae | I like it |
| maenū(n) pasandd nahī(n) | I don’t like it |
| chalo challīē | let’s go |
| ikk minṭṭ | one minute |