ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ
sohna lag reha
The English phrase "looking beautiful" is translated into Punjabi as ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ (sohna lag reha).
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that appears attractive or pleasing to the eye.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sohna (beautiful/handsome), lag (to feel/to seem) and reha (a continuous aspect marker).
Which one should you use?
The default form sohna lag reha is masculine and is used for men, boys or masculine objects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change its gender or number to agree with the subject. Use the feminine form ਸੋਹਣੀ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ for a female subject, and use the plural form ਸੋਹਣੇ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੇ when describing multiple people or things.
How do you pronounce it?
sohna lag reha
Did you know?
- The word ਲੱਗ in this phrase means 'to seem' or 'to feel'. It is the same word used to describe the physical act of 'sticking' or 'attaching' something to a surface.
- In Punjabi culture, calling someone ਸੋਹਣਾ can be used as a general term of endearment for children, regardless of whether they are actually physically attractive.
- In traditional Punjabi poetry and songs, ਸੋਹਣਾ is frequently used to describe the Divine or a spiritual beloved, elevating it beyond a simple physical compliment.
Examples in context
- ਅੱਜ ਦਾ ਆਕਾਸ਼ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।Ajj da aakash bahut sohna lagg riha hai.The sky is looking very beautiful today.
- ਇਹ ਫੁੱਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।Ih phull bahut sohna lagg riha hai.This flower is looking very beautiful.
Example conversation
Aman and Kiran are discussing a new painting.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕਿਰਨ, ਇਹ ਪੇਂਟਿੰਗ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।Kiran, ih painting sohna lagg reha hai.Kiran, this painting is looking beautiful.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।Han, mainu vi bahut pasand hai.Yes, I like it very much too.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਅਸੀਂ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਕਮਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ।Asin isnu kamre vich laga sakde han.We can put it in the room.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਬਿਲਕੁਲ, ਇਹ ਵਧੀਆ ਰਹੇਗਾ।Bilkul, ih vadhia rahega.Absolutely, that would be great.
