ਸੋਹਣੀ
sohni
The Punjabi word for 'cutie' is ਸੋਹਣੀ (sohni).
While the term literally means 'beautiful' or 'pretty' as an adjective, it is commonly used in a colloquial sense as a noun to mean a 'cute person' or 'beauty'.
Meaning: cute person or animal (noun)
Which one should you use?
ਸੋਹਣੀ (sohni) is the feminine form used when referring to a female person or a feminine noun, whereas ਸੋਹਣਾ (sohna) is the masculine form used for a male person or a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender of the subject: use ਸੋਹਣੀ (sohni) for females and ਸੋਹਣਾ (sohna) for males.
How do you pronounce it?
sohni
Did you know?
- The phrase ਸੋਹਣੀ is central to 'Sohni Mahiwal', one of the most famous tragic romance legends of the Punjab region, similar to 'Romeo and Juliet'.
- In traditional Punjabi culture, calling a child ਸੋਹਣਾ or ਸੋਹਣੀ is often accompanied by a gesture of touching the child's cheek or forehead to ward off the 'evil eye'.
- The root word ਸੋਹਣਾ is closely linked to the concept of 'goodness' in a moral sense, not just physical appearance.
Example conversation
Aman and Manpreet are looking at a photo of a puppy.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਇਹ ਪਪੀ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਹੈ!Eh puppy kinna sohni hai!This puppy is such a cutie!
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਾਂ, ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਹੈ।Haan, bahut pyaari hai.Yes, it is very lovely.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਮੈਂ ਵੀ ਇੱਕ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਲੈਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Main vi ik sohni laina chaunda han.I want to get a cutie too.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਤੁਸੀਂ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਲਓ!Tusi zaroor lao!You should definitely get one!
