ਚੁੰਮੀ
chummi
The English word "kiss" is translated into Punjabi as ਚੁੰਮੀ (chummi).
ਚੁੰਮੀ is used to refer to a lip-to-lip kiss.
Meaning: a touch with the lips (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ਚੁੰਮੀ specifically denotes a lip-to-lip kiss, the word Pappi is another informal term used to denote a kiss.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal way to express the action of kissing, you should use the verb ਚੁੰਮਣਾ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ਚੁੰਮੀ is derived from the verb ਚੁੰਮਣਾ, which means to kiss.
How do you pronounce it?
chummi
Did you know?
- In traditional Punjabi poetry and Sufi literature, the act of kissing is often metaphorical, representing the union of the soul with the divine rather than physical intimacy.
- In Punjabi culture, a kiss on the forehead is viewed as a sacred gesture of blessing and guardianship, separate from the romantic meaning of ਚੁੰਮੀ.
- Because of the cultural value of ਸ਼ਰਮ (sharam) or modesty, people may use indirect language or avoid words like ਚੁੰਮੀ entirely in mixed company.
Examples in context
- ਉਸਨੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਗੱਲ੍ਹ 'ਤੇ ਚੁੰਮੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ।Usne mere gallh 'te chummi ditti.She gave me a kiss on the cheek.
- ਉਸਦੀ ਚੁੰਮੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰੀ ਸੀ।Usdi chummi bahut pyaari si.Her kiss was very sweet.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye before work.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹੁਣ ਮੈਂ ਚਲਦਾ ਹਾਂ, ਅਲਵਿਦਾ!Hun main chalda han, alvida!I am leaving now, goodbye!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਰੁਕੋ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਚੁੰਮੀ ਦਿਓ।Ruko, mainu ik chummi dio.Wait, give me a kiss.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਇਹ ਲਓ।Thik hai, eh lao.Okay, here it is.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਹਰਮਨ। ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਦਿਨ ਚੰਗਾ ਰਹੇ!Dhanvad, Harman. Tuhada din changa rahe!Thanks, Harman. Have a nice day!
