ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ
sohna lag riha
The English phrase 'looking good' is translated into Punjabi as ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ (sohna lag riha).
This phrase is used to say that someone or something is attractive or pleasing to the eye. If you wish to use other words to compliment someone's looks, you can use ਸੁੰਦਰ for beautiful or handsome or ਖੂਬਸੂਰਤ to mean beautiful or attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ means 'beautiful/handsome is appearing/looking'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ emphasizes the current continuous action of looking good right now. If you want to say 'it looks good' as a general state, use ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ. When referring to a female, use the feminine form ਸੋਹਣੀ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੀ. If you are referring to multiple people or things, use the plural form ਸੋਹਣੇ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
sohna lag riha
Did you know?
- The root of the word ਰਿਹਾ (riha) comes from the verb meaning 'to stay' or 'to remain', implying the beauty is 'staying' or 'lasting' on the person.
- While ਸੋਹਣਾ is native to the region, the alternative ਖੂਬਸੂਰਤ comes from Persian and is often perceived as more formal or poetic in Punjabi literature.
- In many Punjabi dialects, the word ਸੋਹਣਾ (sohna) is also used metaphorically in poetry to describe a 'sweet' or 'pleasant' melody or sound.
Examples in context
- ਆਹ ਰੰਗ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ।aah rang sohna lagg riha.This color is looking good.
Example conversation
Aman and Manpreet are getting ready for a party.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਡਰੈੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੋ।Manpreet, tusi is dress vich bahut sohna lagg riha ho.Manpreet, you are looking very good in this dress.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਅਮਨ! ਤੁਸੀਂ ਵੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਲੱਗ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ।Dhanyavad Aman! Tusi vi bahut vadhia lagg rahe ho.Thank you Aman! You are also looking great.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਮੇਰੇ ਵਾਲ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਲੱਗ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?Mere vaal sohna lagg riha hai?Is my hair looking good?
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਹਾਂ, ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਠੀਕ ਹੈ।Han, sab kujh bilkul theek hai.Yes, everything is perfectly fine.
