The Balti language is a unique and fascinating language spoken by the Balti people in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and parts of India. With a rich history and a vibrant culture, learning the Balti language is a rewarding and enriching experience.
If you're interested in learning the Balti language, there are many resources available to help you get started. One of the most effective ways to learn any language is through vocabulary building, and our guide is here to help you do just that.
Our vocabulary guide is designed to help you learn the most important words and phrases in the Balti language. It includes a wide range of words and phrases, covering topics such as greetings, basic conversation, food, and more.
To get started, simply browse through the list of words and phrases and try to memorize as many as you can. You can also try using the words and phrases in conversation with native speakers, or practice writing them out to help with memorization.
In addition to our vocabulary guide, there are many other resources available to help you learn the Balti language. You can find online courses, language exchange programs, and even language immersion programs that will allow you to immerse yourself in the language and culture.
No matter what method you choose, the key to learning any language is practice. The more you practice and use the Balti language, the more proficient you will become. So start building your vocabulary today and begin your journey to fluency in the Balti language.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is the Balti language related to other languages?
A: The Balti language is closely related to Tibetan and the Dardic languages of northern Pakistan. It is also influenced by the Kashmiri language.
Q: Is the Balti language spoken in India as well as Pakistan?
Q: Is the Balti language spoken in India as well as Pakistan?
A: Yes, the Balti language is spoken in parts of India as well as Pakistan.
Q: Are there any resources available for learning the Balti language online?
Q: Are there any resources available for learning the Balti language online?
A: Yes, there are a number of online resources available for learning the Balti language, including online courses, language exchange programs, and language immersion programs.
| Numbers | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| One | chik | ek |
| Two | nis | do |
| Three | sum | tin |
| Four | ji | tchar |
| Five | gha | pantch |
| Six | truk | tche |
| Seven | rdun | sat |
| Eight | rgyet | ath |
| Nine | rgu | nau |
| Ten | tchu | das |
| Fifteen | tchuga | pandrah |
| Twenty | nichu | bis |
| Thirty | somtchu | tis |
| Forty | jiptchu | chalis |
| Fifty | gha tchu | petchas |
| Sixty | nishu sum | sath |
| Seventy | rduntchu | sattr |
| Eighty | rgyet tchu | assi |
| Ninety | rgup tchu | nabbe |
| One hundred | bgya | ek sau |
| One thousand | stong tchik | ek azar |
| Nouns/Pronouns/Relations | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| I | na | mein |
| You (familiar) | khyang | tum |
| You (polite) | yang | aap |
| "He, She" | kho/mo | woh |
| We | naya | ham |
| You (plural) | yidang | aap log |
| They | khoung | wo log |
| My | nge | mera |
| Your (Polite) | yari | aapka |
| Your | khiri | tumhara |
| "His, her" | khon gi | "is ka, us ka" |
| Our | ngayi | hamara |
| Your | yati | ap ka |
| Their | khoni | "in ka, un ka" |
| King | gyal po | raja |
| Queen | gyal mo | rani |
| Minister | Ihon po | wazir azam |
| Father | baba/ ata/ aba | waild |
| Mother | zizi/ ama | walida |
| Elder brother | Kacho/kaka | bara bhai |
| Younger sister | nomo | choti behen |
| Grand father | apo | nana |
| Grand mother | api | nani |
| Aunt (father’s side) | ani | chachi |
| Uncle (father’s side) | ajang | mama |
| Aunt (mother’s side) | matchon | mami |
| Uncle (mother’s side) | agu | chacha |
| Objects | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| House | nang | ghar |
| Fire | me | aag |
| Table | tchok tse | mez |
| Chair | kursi | kursi |
| Glass | kore | glass |
| Plate | tabaq | thali |
| Spoon | thur mans | cham-mach |
| Knife | tji | "chaku, chura" |
| Tent | kur | tambu |
| Luggage | khur | saman |
| Bag | jola | bori |
| Food & Beverages | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Food | zachess | khana |
| Meat | shaa | "gosht, mass" |
| Vegetable | tseutma | sabzi |
| Fish | gnia | mach-li |
| Butter | mar | mak-khan |
| Bread | khorba | roti |
| Sugar | khara | chini |
| Cereal | nasse | anaj |
| Barley | chi rok | jow |
| Rice | bruss | chaval |
| "Yogurt, curd" | loqfi oma | dahi |
| Fruit | meva | phal |
| Apricot | chuli | khubani ka phal |
| Apple | kuchu | seb |
| Water | tchu | pani |
| Tea | tcha | chai |
| Milk | oma | dudh |
| Flora | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Grass | tsua | ghas |
| Flower | mendok | phool |
| Tree | staqji | darakht |
| Wood | ching | lakri |
| Eucleptus | byarfa | safeda |
| Fauna | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Horse | Sta | Ghora |
| Donkey | bung bu | gadha |
| Dog | khi | kuta |
| Sheep | lug | bher |
| Goat | rabaq | bakri |
| Cow | balang | gai |
| Hen | bya mo | murgi |
| Cock | bya fo | murga |
| Bird | bya fro | chiriya |
| Crow | byarok | kow-wah |
| Natural Elements | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Wind | khlung | hava |
| Rain | charfa | barish |
| Snow | kha | barf |
| Sky | khnum | asman |
| Sun | gni ma | suraj |
| Moon | lzod | chand |
| Star | skarma | tara |
| Pass | la | dar-rah |
| River | tsang po | nadi |
| Mountain | ri | pahar |
| Plain | spang | maidan |
| Valley | lung ma | nala |
| Road | lam | rasta |
| Field | jing | khet |
| Sand | byana | ret |
| Soil | sa | mitti |
| Gold | ser | sona |
| Silver | smul | chandi |
| Coral | churu | munga |
| Pearl | mutik | moti |
| Stone | rdoa | pat-thar |
| Turquoise | yu | phiroza |
| Days/Month/Year/Time | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Monday | chamdral | somvar |
| Tuesday | angaru | mangalvar |
| Wednesday | bodu | budhvar |
| Thursday | brespod | jumarat |
| Friday | shuguru | jumma |
| Saturday | shingsher | hafta |
| Sunday | aadid | itvar |
| Today | diring | aaj |
| Tomorrow | haskey | kal |
| Yesterday | gunday | kal |
| Morning | gyoqpa | savera |
| Evening | pitok | sham |
| Week | donchak | hafta |
| Month | lza | mahina |
| This year | dilo | ye saal |
| Last year | na ning | pitchla saal |
| Next year | oongmi lo | agla saal |
| Seasons | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Spring | spid | bahar |
| Summer | byar | garmi |
| Autumn | ston | khizaan |
| Winter | rgun | sardi |
| Warm | chad | garam |
| Cold | jkahmo | thanda |
| Colors | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| White | karfo | safed |
| Black | nakpo | kala |
| Yellow | serpo | pila |
| Red | marpo | lal |
| Blue | nagon po | nila |
| Green | snunpo | hara |
| Shape/Size/Amount | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Heavy | hlcho | bhari |
| Light | yang mo | halka |
| Round | kir kir | gol |
| Flat | lep lep | chora |
| Large | chogo | bara |
| Small | chunsay | chota |
| Close | nemor | nazdik |
| Far | thakring | dur |
| Few | khekchi | kam |
| "Many, much" | mangmo | bahut |
| Quickly | shokhmo | jaldi |
| Slowly | kulay | dhirey |
| Phrases | ||
| English | Balti | Urdu |
| Yes | yot/ju | han (ji) |
| No | met (ju) | nehi ( ji ) |
| Hello | chena | kaisay ho? |
| How are you? | yang china yo? | apko kaise hai? |
| I am fine | na lyakhmo yod | mein thik hun |
| Come in | shokh/ oong | a-e-ye |
| Sit down | seikha dok/ seikha shokh | bai-thi-ye |
| Where do you come from? | gar na oneng yod pin? | kahan se a rahe hai? |
| Where are you going? | gar gowen yod pin? | kidar ja rahe ho/hai? |
| Where do you live? | yang gar dogpin? | aap kahan rehte hai? |
| I live in Skardu | na Skardu dokpi in | main Skardu me rehta hu |
| What is the price of this book? | di shokbovi rin po cham in? | is kitab ka dam kya hai? |
| Sixty rupees | smul nishu sum | Saath rupiyah |
| Do you have any sugar? | Karra yoda? | apke pas chini hai? |
| How far is it ? | yang chamche thaqrin yod? | kitni dur aur hai? |
| Three days more | yang jak sum | teen din aur |
| Are there jeep available? | Jeep thobi na? | kya Jeep milengay? |
| "Yes, horses are available" | sta thop bin | "hanji, gore milenge" |
| Thank you | bakhshish/ Charimo | shukriya |
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