ਅੱਖਾਂ
akkhā̃
The English word 'eyes' is translated into Punjabi as ਅੱਖਾਂ (akkhā̃).
The term refers to the organs of the body used for seeing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is ਅੱਖ (akkh), while ਅੱਖਾਂ (akkhā̃) is the plural form used to refer to both eyes or eyes in general.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is akkhā̃.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, the phrase ਅੱਖ ਲਗਾਉਣਾ (akkh lagāuṇā), which literally means 'to apply an eye', is a common idiom for falling asleep.
- The word ਅੱਖ (akkh) is used in the expression ਅੱਖ ਮਾਰਨਾ (akkh mārnā), which means 'to wink', but literally translates to 'hitting the eye'.
- The concept of 'the evil eye' is a significant cultural belief in Punjab, and specific phrases involving ਅੱਖ are used to ward off bad luck or jealousy.
Examples in context
- ਉਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹਨ।Us dī'ā̃ akkhā̃ bahuta sundara hana.Her eyes are very beautiful.
- ਬੱਚੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਨੀਲੀਆਂ ਹਨ।Bacē dī'ā̃ akkhā̃ nīlī'ā̃ hana.The baby's eyes are blue.
Example conversation
Aman and Manpreet are talking about a new kitten.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਦੇਖੋ, ਇਸ ਬਿੱਲੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਕਿੰਨੀਆਂ ਚਮਕਦਾਰ ਹਨ!Dēkhō, isa billī dī'ā̃ akkhā̃ kinni'ā̃ camakadāra hana!Look, how bright this cat's eyes are!
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।Hā̃, iha bahuta pi'ārī lagga rahī hai.Yes, she looks very cute.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਤੂੰ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਘਰ ਲੈ ਜਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈਂ?Kī tū isa nu ghara laicā jāṇā cāhundī haĩ?Do you want to take her home?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਨਾਲ ਲੈ ਜਾਵਾਂਗੀ।Hā̃, maiṁ isa nu nāla laicā jāvāṅgī.Yes, I will take her with me.
