ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ
annha
The English word "blind" translates to Punjabi as ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ (annha).
The term is used as an adjective to describe someone who is unable to see.
Meaning: unable to see (adj)
Which one should you use?
The form you choose depends on the gender and number of the people you are describing: ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ is the masculine singular form, ਅੰਨ੍ਹੀ is the feminine singular form and ਅੰਨ੍ਹੇ is the plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender and number of the subject. Use ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ for a masculine singular subject, ਅੰਨ੍ਹੀ for a feminine singular subject and ਅੰਨ੍ਹੇ for multiple people.
How do you pronounce it?
annha
Did you know?
- While ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ is the literal term, Punjabi speakers often use the euphemism ਦ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਤਿਹੀਣ meaning 'without sight' in formal or respectful contexts to be more polite.
- The concept of blindness in Punjabi poetry is often used as a symbol for spiritual ignorance or the 'blindness' of the ego before enlightenment.
- There is a Punjabi folk expression involving ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ that describes a situation where two people who are unaware of the truth are trying to guide each other.
Examples in context
- ਉਹ ਬਚਪਨ ਤੋਂ ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ।uh bachpan ton annha hai.He has been blind since childhood.
- ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੋਣਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਲ ਹੈ।annha honā bahut mushkal hai.Being blind is very difficult.
- ਕੀ ਉਹ ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ?kī uh annha hai?Is he blind?
Example conversation
Harmen and Preet are talking about a new neighbor.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਨਵਾਂ ਗੁਆਂਢੀ ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ?navā̃ guãḍhī annha hai?Is the new neighbor blind?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਅੰਨ੍ਹਾ ਹੈ।hā̃, uh annha hai.Yes, he is blind.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਮਦਦ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਹੈ।us nū̃ madad dī lor hai.He needs help.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਸਹੀ ਕਹਿ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ।sahī kah rahe ho.You are right.
