ਵਿਆਹ
viāha/ʋɪ.äː˥/
The Punjabi word for marriage is ਵਿਆਹ (viāha).
ਵਿਆਹ is a noun used to describe the union of two people.
Meaning: union of two people (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is viāha. It has two syllables.
When do people say it?
When discussing specific contexts of marriage, you may encounter different terms. Anand Karaj refers specifically to the Sikh wedding ceremony, while Shaadi Di Rasam refers to wedding customs and rituals.
Did you know?
- The root of ਵਿਆਹ is surprisingly literal, coming from a Sanskrit term that means 'taking away' the bride.
- Punjabi weddings are famous for Sangeet, a pre-wedding event where families sing folk songs specifically composed to tease the groom's side.
- While ਵਿਆਹ is the standard noun, Punjabi speakers often use the word ਸ਼ਾਦੀ (shaadi), which is a loanword from Persian.
Examples in context
- ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਆਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਸ਼ਾਨਦਾਰ ਸੀ।uṇhā̃ dā viāh bahuta śānadāra sī.Their marriage was very grand.
- ਮੇਰੇ ਭਰਾ ਦਾ ਵਿਆਹ ਅਗਲੇ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਹੈ।merē bharā dā viāh agalē mahīnē hai.My brother's marriage is next month.
- ਵਿਆਹ ਇੱਕ ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਬੰਧਨ ਹੈ।viāh ikka pavitra bandhana hai.Marriage is a sacred bond.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about an upcoming event.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਕਿਰਨ, ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਵਿਆਹ ਦਾ ਕਾਰਡ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕੀਤਾ?Kiran, ki tusi viah da card prapat kita?Kiran, did you receive the marriage card?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਹੀ ਮਿਲਾ।Han Gurpreet, main kal hi mila.Yes Gurpreet, I received it yesterday.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਅਸੀਂ ਉੱਥੇ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਜਾਵਾਂਗੇ।Asi uthe ikathe javange.We will go there together.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਰਹਾਂਗੀ।Thik hai, main tayaar rahangi.Okay, I will be ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ਵਿਆਹ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਵਿਆਹ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
