ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ
bahut sohaṇā
The English word "gorgeous" is translated into Punjabi as ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ (bahut sohaṇā).
ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ is used to describe something or someone that is very beautiful.
Meaning: very beautiful (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ਸੋਹਣਾ means beautiful or handsome.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀ when describing a woman or a feminine noun, and use ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ for plural subjects or to show respect to a single person.
How do you pronounce it?
bahut sohaṇā
Did you know?
- The word ਸੋਹਣਾ is often used in Punjabi music and poetry to describe the 'Beloved' without using a specific name, turning a simple adjective into a romantic title.
- The word ਬਹੁਤ traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰenǵʰ-, which meant 'thick'.
- While ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ means gorgeous, Punjabi speakers might use the word ਸੋਹਣਾ to describe a 'beautiful' gesture or a kind act, not just a person or object.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਫੁੱਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।ih phull bahut sohna hai.This flower is very beautiful.
- ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਵਾਂ ਘਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।tuhāḍā navāṃ ghar bahut sohnā hai.Your new house is very beautiful.
- ਇਹ ਨਜ਼ਾਰਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।ih nazārā bahut sohnā hai.This view is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a scenic view of the mountains.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਦੇਖੋ ਨਜ਼ਾਰਾ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ!Preet, dekho nazara kinna bahut sohna hai!Preet, look how gorgeous the view is!
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ ਹਰਮਨ, ਇਹ ਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ ਕਮਾਲ ਹੈ।Han Harman, eh sachmuch kamaal hai.Yes Harman, it is truly amazing.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਸਾਨੂੰ ਇੱਥੇ ਫੋਟੋਆਂ ਖਿੱਚਣੀਆਂ ਚਾਹੀਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।Sanu ithe photo-an khichniyan chahidan han.We should take photos here.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਬਿਲਕੁਲ, ਇਹ ਜਗ੍ਹਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।Bilkul, eh jagah bahut sohna hai.Absolutely, this place is gorgeous.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਬਹੁਤ, ਸੋਹਣਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
