ਧੰਨ
dhann
The English word "blessed" can be translated into Punjabi as ਧੰਨ (dhann).
The term is used to describe someone or something that has divine aid, protection or another form of blessing.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
Which one should you use?
ਆਸ਼ੀਰਵਾਦਿਤ is a formal way to say blessed and ਧੰਨਵਾਨ is a formal way to express the state of being blessed.
How do you pronounce it?
dhann
Did you know?
- Calling a person ਧੰਨ often implies they are fortunate because of 'karma' or deeds from a past life, rather than simple luck.
- The root of the word ਧੰਨ is closely linked to the concept of 'abundance' and 'wealth', suggesting that a 'blessed' person is one who is spiritually rich.
- In the Sikh tradition, the phrase ਧੰਨੁ ਧੰਨੁ is often repeated to express an overwhelming sense of gratitude or to praise a great soul.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨ ਇਨਸਾਨ ਹੈ।oh bahut dhan insaan hai.He is a very blessed person.
Example conversation
Two friends are reflecting on their good fortune during a walk.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨ ਹਾਂ।Mainu lagda hai ki main bahut dhann han.I feel that I am very blessed.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ ਹਰਮਨ, ਸਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਹੈ।Han Harman, sade kol sab kujh hai.Yes Harman, we have everything.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਸਾਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਸ਼ੁਕਰਗੁਜ਼ਾਰ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।Sanu hamesha shukarguzar rehna chahida hai.We should always remain grateful.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਬਿਲਕੁਲ, ਪ੍ਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦੀ ਮਿਹਰ ਹੈ।Bilkul, Parmatma di mehar hai.Absolutely, it is God's grace.
