ਹਿਰਨ
hiran
The Punjabi word for deer is ਹਿਰਨ (hiran).
The word refers to an animal of the family Cervidae.
Meaning: animal of the family Cervidae (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
hiran
Did you know?
- In many Punjabi folk songs and poetry, the word ਹਿਰਨ is used as a metaphor for a beautiful woman, specifically referring to her graceful movement or large, expressive eyes.
- In Punjabi folklore, the 'golden deer' is a recurring motif, often representing a beautiful but deceptive illusion that leads a character astray.
- In Punjabi Sufi poetry, the deer is sometimes used to symbolize the wandering soul searching for a divine connection.
Examples in context
- ਜੰਗਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਹਿਰਨ ਹੈ।jangal vich ik hiran hai.There is a deer in the forest.
- ਉਹ ਹਿਰਨ ਬਹੁਤ ਤੇਜ਼ ਦੌੜਦਾ ਹੈ।oh hiran bahut tez dauṛda hai.That deer runs very fast.
- ਮੈਂ ਇੱਕ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹਿਰਨ ਦੇਖਿਆ।mai ik sundar hiran dekhiya.I saw a beautiful deer.
Example conversation
Manpreet and Harman are looking at a nature photo in a book.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਦੇਖੋ, ਇਹ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹਿਰਨ ਹੈ!dekho, ih kinna sundar hiran hai!Look, what a beautiful deer this is!
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।han, ih bahut piyara lagg riha hai.Yes, it looks very lovely.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਕੀ ਤੂੰ ਕਦੇ ਅਸਲੀ ਹਿਰਨ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਹੈ?ki tu kade asli hiran dekhiya hai?Have you ever seen a real deer?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਂ ਅਜੇ ਤੱਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੇਖਿਆ।nahin, mai aje tak nahin dekhiya.No, I haven't seen one yet.
