In every language, giving directions sounds differently. But every language has some key words used in giving directions or addressing someone. In Balochi, we have some specific verbs and phrases that help to address someone while giving directions. Landmarks and references are also used in guiding directions. Here we have some words to help you learn how to give directions in Balochi language:
| English | Balochi Latin script | Balochi Arabic script |
| Left | chap | چپ |
| Right | ràst | راست |
| Straight | thachk | تچک |
| Turn | táb | تاب |
| On | sará | سرا |
| At | á | آ |
| Next to | éshi | ایشی |
| Between | darmiyan | میانءَ |
| Across from | chah dém á | چہ دیم ءَ |
| In front of | démá | دیما |
| Behind | posht | پشت |
| Near | nazzek | نزیک |
| Opposite | chapp | چَپّ |
| Over | sarà | سرا |
| Along | gumà | گوما |
| Through | chah | چہ |
| Street names | kóchag ay nám | کوچگ ئے نام |
| Pass | pás | پاس |
| Cross | gwaz ráh | گْوز راہ |
Basic Direction Words
These words are used to show direction in Balochi:
- Left ( چپ)
- Right (راست )
- Straight (تچک )
- Turn ( تاب)
Prepositions Used in Addressing Directions
Prepositions are used to describe position or locations. Here are some commonly used words:
- On ( سرا)
- At (ادا )
- Next to (ایشی )
- Between ( میانءَ)
- Across from ( چہ دیمءَ)
- In front of ( اے دیمءَ)
- Behind (پشت )
- Near (نزیک )
- Opposite (چپ )
- Over ( سرا)
- Along ( گوما)
- Through (چہ )
Points of References Used in Directions
In order to make giving directions in Balochi easier, points of references are used. Mentioning landmarks and references make directions more understandable. Here are some examples:
- Traffic lights (ٹریفک لائٹ)
- Bus stops (بس سٹاپ)
- Parks (پارک)
- Schools (وانگجاہ)
- Hospitals (درمانجاہ)
- Mosques (مسیت)
- Shopping centers ( شاپینگ سنٹر)
- Restaurants / café (ورگجاہ)
- Gas stations ( تیل جاہ)
- Banks ( بینک)
- Bridges ( پہل)
- Street names (کوچگءِ نام)
- Block numbers ( بلوک نمبر)
Phrases for Giving Distance in Directions
These phrases are used to give an idea to a person about how far away is the location by mentioning the distance in miles and kilometers. We have some examples as:
- It’s 100 meters away. 1.اے 100 میٹر دور اِنت۔
- Two blocks from here. اے جاہ ءَ چہ دو بلاک ءِ دوری ءَ۔
- It’s a 10-minute walk from here. .اے چہ اد ءَ 10 منٹ ءِ راہ اِنت۔
- It’s around the corner. اے کونے ءِ کش ءَ اِنت
Common/Useful Verbs for Giving Directions
Verbs are essential when guiding someone about directions. Here are some key verbs which will help you how to give directions in Balochi language.
- Go straight. سیدھا برو۔
- Walk towards the park. پارک ئے نیمغا رو
- Follow the road straight until you reach to the point. نقطہ ءِ سر بوھگ ءَ تاں سدکیں راہ ءِ رندگیری ءَ بکن اِت
- Cross the bridge. پل ءَ چہ گوز اِت۔
- Pass the park, and you will see a café. پارک ءَ چہ گوزگ ءَ پد ترا کیفے گندگ ءَ کیت
Giving Directions to a Nearby Restaurant
If someone asks for directions to a nearby restaurant:
There is a very nice place just few minutes from here. Walk straight down about 100 meters on this road. You will see a pharmacy. Turn right there. The restaurant with peaceful ambiance will be there on your left.
Balochi Arabic script
اگر کسے نزیکیں ریسٹورنٹ ئے راہ ئے جست کنت
ادا چہ لہتیں منٹ ءِ دوری ءَ یک سکیں شریں جاہے است۔ اے راہ سرا 100 میٹر ءِ نزیک ءَ دیم پہ دیم ءَ رو اِت۔ تئو یک فارمیسی یے کنئے۔ اودا دائیں نیمگ ءَ رھادگ بہ بئے۔ پرامن ماحول ئے گوما ریسٹورنٹ تئی چپیں نیمگا اوذا بیث
Balochi Latin script
grén tóén résthór ay jast ay
may may dóri ádá yak sk sharmay st..é. wará sará sará 100 m ay wati sará ay dém á ró ay sará . taw yak prési ay kanay.. ódá dá rahádag bay bay.. paráman máhól ay wati rastur ay chapén ay ózá bét.
