ਸਹੁਰੇ
sahure
The English phrase 'in-laws' is ਸਹੁਰੇ (sahure) in Punjabi.
ਸਹੁਰੇ refers to the relatives of one's spouse. The term susraal encompasses the entire in-law family.
Which one should you use?
ਸਹੁਰੇ is specifically used for the spouse's side of the family, whereas rishtedar is a general term for any relative.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ਸਹੁਰੇ is used to refer to the in-laws collectively or as a plural group.
How do you pronounce it?
sahure
Did you know?
- The concept of 'in-laws' is deeply tied to the concept of 'maika', which represents a woman's natal home as a place of refuge compared to her 'susraal'.
- The word ਸਹੁਰੇ is part of a complex system of kinship terms where the specific title changes based on whether you are the bride or the groom.
- The term ਸੱਸ ('mother-in-law') is frequently used in Punjabi folk songs and poetry as a symbol of domestic tension or a comedic antagonist in marital disputes.
Examples in context
- ਮੇਰੇ ਸਹੁਰੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗੇ ਹਨ।mere sahurē bahuta caṅgē hana.My in-laws are very good.
- ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਸਹੁਰੇ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਣਦੇ ਹੋ?kī tusī̃ āpa-ṇē sahurē nū jānadē hō?Do you know your in-laws?
Example conversation
Simran and Gurpreet are talking about their family plans.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕੀ ਸਹੁਰੇ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਆ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ?kī sahure shahir ā rahē han?Are the in-laws coming to the city?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਪਹੁੰਚਣਗੇ।hā̃, uh kal pahun̄canagē.Yes, they will arrive tomorrow.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਮੈਂ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਕੁਝ ਖਾਸ ਬਣਾਵਾਂਗੀ।maĩ uhnā̃ laī kujh khās baṇāvāngī.I will make something special for them.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਉਹਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਆਵੇਗਾ।uhnā̃ nū̃ ih bahut pasand āvēgā.They will really like that.
