ਸੌਖਾ
saukhā
The English word "easy" is translated into Punjabi as ਸੌਖਾ (saukhā).
The term is an adjective used to describe something that requires little skill or effort.
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
Which one should you use?
Additionally, the noun form meaning "easiness" or "simplicity" is ਸੌਖਾਪਨ (saukhāpan).
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is ਸੌਖੀ (saukhī), while the masculine plural or masculine oblique form is ਸੌਖੇ (saukhē).
How do you pronounce it?
saukhā
Did you know?
- In Punjabi poetry, the concept of 'easiness' or 'simplicity' is often linked to spiritual grace, where the divine makes the path of life ਸੌਖਾ (saukhā).
- While ਸੌਖਾ (saukhā) means 'easy', the word ਸੁਖ਼ (sukh) refers to 'peace' or 'comfort'. They share a linguistic root centered on the absence of hardship.
- In Punjabi, the word ਸੌਖਾ (saukhā) is often used metaphorically to describe a person who is easy-going or uncomplicated in temperament, rather than just a task that is easy.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਕੰਮ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੌਖਾ ਹੈ।Ih kamm bahut saukhā hai.This work is very easy.
- ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੌਖਾ ਸੀ।Prashan bahut saukhā sī.The question was very easy.
- ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸੌਖਾ ਰਸਤਾ ਲੱਭਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।Saunū saukhā rastā labhṇā chāhidā hai.We should find an easy way.
Example conversation
Kiran and Gurpreet are discussing a math homework assignment.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕੀ ਇਹ ਗਣਿਤ ਦਾ ਸਵਾਲ ਸੌਖਾ ਹੈ?Kī ih gaṇit dā savāl saukhā hai?Is this math question easy?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੌਖਾ ਹੈ।Hā̃, ih bahut saukhā hai.Yes, it is very easy.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਸੌਖਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।Mainū lagdā hai ki ih saukhā nahī̃ hai.I think it is not easy.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਚਿੰਤਾ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ, ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਾਂਗੀ।Chintā nā karō, maĩ tuhāḍī madad karāṅgī.Don't worry, I will help you.
