ਬਰਕਤ
barkat
The English word 'blessing' is translated into Punjabi as ਬਰਕਤ (barkat).
ਬਰਕਤ is used to refer to divine blessing, prosperity or abundance in one's life or possessions.
Meaning: act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term ਆਸੀਸ is a formal way to say 'blessing' in Punjabi and the phrase ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ ਰਹੋ is an informal way to express blessings meaning 'be happy'.
How do you pronounce it?
barkat
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, a blessing is often seen as a physical force that can be transferred through the act of touching an elder's feet.
- The word ਬਰਕਤ is not native to Punjabi but is a loanword from Arabic. Its use reflects the deep historical influence of Islamic culture and Persian administration in the Punjab region.
- In many Punjabi households, instead of saying 'God bless you', elders might use the phrase ਜੀਵਦੇ ਰਹੋ, which literally translates to 'may you keep living'.
Examples in context
- ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਰਹੇ।Rabb di barkat hamesha tuhade naal rahe.May God's blessing always be with you.
- ਇਸ ਕੰਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਬਰਕਤ ਹੈ।Is kamm vich bahut barkat hai.There is a lot of blessing in this work.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new business venture in a cafe.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਨਵਾਂ ਕੰਮ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?Nava kamm kive chal reha hai?How is the new business going?
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ, ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਬਰਕਤ ਹੈ।Bahut vadhia, Rabb di barkat hai.Very well, it is God's blessing.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਇਹ ਤਾਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ।Ih ta bahut khushi di gall hai.That is very good news.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਹਾਂ, ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਅੱਛਾ ਹੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।Han, sab kuj achha ho reha hai.Yes, everything is going well.
