ਸਵਰਗ
sawarag
The English word 'heaven' is translated into Punjabi as ਸਵਰਗ (sawarag).
ਸਵਰਗ refers to paradise and the upper-world.
Meaning: paradise and upper-world (noun)
Which one should you use?
ਸਵਰਗ is the direct antonym of ਨਰਕ, which means hell.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Pakistani Punjab, the term Jannat may be used to refer to heaven.
How do you pronounce it?
sawarag
Did you know?
- In some traditional Punjabi beliefs, ਸਵਰਗ is viewed not as a permanent destination but as a temporary place of reward before reincarnation.
- A person might say someone has 'gone to ਸਵਰਗ' to politely avoid saying they have died, acting as a euphemism similar to 'passed away' in English.
- In many Punjabi folk songs, the concept of heaven is often linked to the idea of a 'beloved's abode', where 'heaven' describes a state of being with a lover rather than a literal religious location.
Examples in context
- ਸਵਰਗ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।savarg bahut sundar hai.Heaven is very beautiful.
- ਕੀ ਸਵਰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹੈ?ki savarg vich shanti hai?Is there peace in heaven?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing spiritual beliefs in a park.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸਵਰਗ ਅਸਲੀ ਹੈ?ki tainu lagda hai ki savarg asli hai?Do you think heaven is real?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਮੇਰਾ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਸਵਰਗ ਹੈ।han, mera vishwas hai ki savarg hai.Yes, I believe that heaven exists.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਉੱਥੇ ਕੀ-ਕੀ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ?preet, uthe ki-ki hovega?Preet, what will be there?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਸਿਰਫ਼ ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ।siraf khushiyan ate shanti hovegi.There will only be happiness and peace.
