ਹਨੇਰਾ
hanērā
The English word 'dark' is translated into Punjabi as ਹਨੇਰਾ (hanērā).
While 'dark' functions as an adjective in English, ਹਨੇਰਾ is primarily used as a noun meaning 'darkness'.
Meaning: having an absolute or relative lack of light (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ਹਨੇਰਾ changes to its oblique form ਹਨੇਰੇ when it is used after a postposition, such as the word for 'in' (ਵਿੱਚ).
How do you pronounce it?
hanērā
Did you know?
- In Punjabi poetry and Sufi literature, ਹਨੇਰਾ is often used as a metaphor for spiritual ignorance or the absence of divine knowledge rather than just a lack of light.
- The phrase ਹਨੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ meaning 'in the dark' is frequently used idiomatically to describe being kept unaware of a secret or a plan.
- In certain regional dialects, ਹਨੇਰਾ can be used to describe a 'gloomy' or 'dim' mood, extending its meaning from physical light to emotional state.
Examples in context
- ਬਹੁਤ ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੈ।It is very dark.
- ਬਾਹਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੈ।bahar bahut hanera hai.It is very dark outside.
- ਇਸ ਕਮਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੈ।is kamre vich hanera hai.It is dark in this room.
- ਰਾਤ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।raat nu bahut hanera hunda hai.It gets very dark at night.
Example conversation
Kiran and Harman are walking home at night.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਰਮਨ, ਇੱਥੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਹਨੇਰਾ ਹੈ।Harman, ithē bahut hanērā hai.Harman, it is very dark here.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿਖ ਰਿਹਾ।Hā̃, mainū kujh nahī̃ dikh rihā.Yes, I cannot see anything.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਟਾਰਚ ਹੈ?Kī tuhāḍē kōl torch hai?Do you have a flashlight?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਲਾਈਟ ਜਗਾਉਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Hā̃, main light jagāũdā hā̃.Yes, I will turn on the light.
