Talk:Punjabi language

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Eastern Panjabi paragraph to be clarified.

At this moment the paragraph starts with:

                          "Eastern Punjabi" refers to the varieties of Punjabi spoken in Pakistani Punjab (specifically Northern Punjabi)

This does not seem to make much sense. And to someone unitiated to South Asian language classification and geography, it will be outright confusing. I would recommend looking for some other formulation. Yak-indolog (talk) 18:30, 29 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Numer of speakers

In the intro paragraph and the infobox, it feels a bit improper to put the number 150 mil without mentioning (in the body of the text - so the previews show it) that this number is not the number all could agree on and is dependent on counting Saraiki and Hindko in it. I know this is mentioned in a note ... (though it is not clearly mentioned that Hindko and Saraiki are not only counted separately, but also considered separate languages in some classifications). So either there should be a range, or a formulation like "more than 120 mil. (depending on categorization)", or the like. Things that are contested or unequivocal should be accessible to the reader as such. Yak-indolog (talk) 18:36, 29 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Saraiki is a linguistic conspiracy to divide Panjabi language. Multani, Derawali, Thali, Ryasti are dialects of Panjabi, not Saraiki. Hindko is also a dialect of Panjabi language. Panjabimunda12 (talk) 13:04, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Request to change the following for grammatical reasons:

Old: "The Standard Punjabi used in India and Pakistan have slight differences. In India, it discludes many of the dialect-specific features of Majhi. In Pakistan, the standard is closer to the Majhi spoken in the urban parts of Lahore."

New: "The Standard Punjabi used in India and Pakistan has slight differences. In India, it excludes many of the dialect-specific features of Majhi. In Pakistan, the standard is closer to the Majhi spoken in the urban parts of Lahore."

 Done Dahawk04 (talk) 12:36, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 11 July 2025

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I'm a Native Punjabi speakers from Multan, Pakistan. I have noticed many errors in this Wikipedia page. Errors related to Number of speakers, dialects, region where is spoken and many others. I want to correct the errors to make sure people get correct information about Punjabi language. I request you to give me the right to edit. Thank you Panjabimunda12 (talk) 13:08, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. @Panjabimunda12: This is not the place to request editing privileges. Instead, be specific about the changes you wish to make to the article and cite the reliable sources that support the changes. —C.Fred (talk) 13:31, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Hello, i am Gurjit Singh Gill, i want to add some details, informations about my mothertongue Punjabi. Some informations that can help people with learning and knowing the language better. I want to add some basic Punjabi words from both Western and Eastern Punjabi dialects to help people to learn Punjabi easily.

Thank you! ~2025-43387-76 (talk) 12:47, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want made. Please detail the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Day Creature (talk) 17:20, 28 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]