ਚਮਤਕਾਰ
camatkāra
The English word 'miracle' is translated into Punjabi as ਚਮਤਕਾਰ (camatkāra).
The term is used to describe a wonderful event that is attributed to supernatural powers.
Meaning: wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Lahnda dialect of Punjabi, the term ਕਰਾਮਾਤ is used to express the idea of a miracle.
How do you pronounce it?
camatkāra
Did you know?
- The word ਚਮਤਕਾਰ is closely linked to the concept of 'magic' in Punjabi. While it means 'miracle' in a spiritual sense, it can also describe a sleight-of-hand trick performed by a magician.
- In a spiritual context, a miracle might be referred to as ਪਰਚਾ, which often carries a nuance of a divine sign or a warning rather than just a wonder.
- The root of ਚਮਤਕਾਰ is connected to the Sanskrit word ਚਮਤ੍ਕਾਰ (camatkāra), which describes something that causes sudden astonishment.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਹੈ।ih ik vadda chamatkar hai.This is a great miracle.
- ਉਸ ਨੇ ਇੱਕ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਦੇਖਿਆ।us ne ik chamatkar dekhia.He saw a miracle.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕੋਈ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਹੈ?ki ih koi chamatkar hai?Is this a miracle?
Example conversation
Preet and Harman are talking about a recovery from a serious illness.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਉਸਦਾ ਠੀਕ ਹੋਣਾ ਇੱਕ ਚਮਤਕਾਰ ਹੈ।Usadā ṭhīk hōṇā ik chamatkār hai.His recovery is a miracle.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਡਾਕਟਰ ਵੀ ਹੈਰਾਨ ਸਨ।Hā̃, ḍākar vī hairān san.Yes, the doctors were also surprised.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਰੱਬ ਨੇ ਸਭ ਠੀਕ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ।Rabb nē sabh ṭhīk kar dittā.God made everything right.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ।Sachmuch ih bahut khushī dī gall hai.Truly, this is a matter of great joy.
