ਜੱਫੀ
jaffī
The English word 'hug' is translated into Punjabi as ਜੱਫੀ (jaffī).
ਜੱਫੀ is a noun meaning an affectionate embrace. To express the verb 'to hug', the noun ਜੱਫੀ (jaffī) is paired with the verb ਪਾਉਣੀ (pāuṇī), which means 'to put' or 'to apply'.
Meaning: affectionate embrace (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun ਜੱਫੀ refers to the embrace itself, while the verb ਪਾਉਣੀ means 'to put' or 'to apply'.
How do you pronounce it?
jaffī
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a ਜੱਫੀ might be performed with the shoulders interlocking, a specific style of embrace common among close male friends in the Punjab region.
- The concept of ਜੱਫੀ is central to the idea of 'milap', which refers to a soulful or meaningful reunion between friends or family.
- In many Punjabi social settings, a 'hug' is often accompanied by a vigorous pat on the back, which is a distinct tactile gesture of brotherhood.
Examples in context
- ਉਸਨੇ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਜੱਫੀ ਪਾਈ।He/She hugged me.
- ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਜੱਫੀ ਚਾਹੀਦੀ ਹੈ।mainū ik jaffī chāhīdī hai.I want a hug.
- ਉਸਨੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਨਾਲ ਜੱਫੀ ਪਾਈ।usnē baccē nū piār nāl jaffī pāī.She gave the child a loving hug.
- ਇੱਕ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਜੱਫੀ ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਠੀਕ ਕਰ ਦਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ।ik piārī jaffī sab kujh ṭhīk kar dindī hai.A lovely hug makes everything better.
Example conversation
Ravinder and Kiran greet each other after a long time.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਕਿਰਨ, ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਿਸ ਕੀਤਾ!Kiran, main tuhanu bahut miss kita!Kiran, I missed you so much!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਵੀ ਰਵਿੰਦਰ! ਆਓ ਇੱਕ ਜੱਫੀ ਪਾਈਏ।Main vi Ravinder! Aao ik jaffi paaiye.Me too, Ravinder! Let's have a hug.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਜੱਫੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਕੂਨ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਹੈ।Tuhadi jaffi bahut sukoon den wali hai.Your hug is very comforting.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਇਹ ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਚੰਗਾ ਲੱਗਿਆ।Dhanvaad, eh mainu vi changa laggia.Thank you, I liked it too.
