ਸਵੇਰ
saver/sə.ʋeːɾ/Gurmukhi, feminine
The English word "morning" is translated into Punjabi as ਸਵੇਰ (saver).
The noun ਸਵੇਰ refers to the part of the day between dawn and midday. In certain contexts, you may encounter the phrase Subha khair to mean "Good morning" or "Have a blessed morning".
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ਸਵੇਰ is the standard noun for "morning", the form ਸਵੇਰੇ is used specifically to mean "in the morning".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can create the adverbial form meaning "in the morning" by adding the suffix -ੇ to the noun, resulting in ਸਵੇਰੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /sə.ʋeːɾ/ (saver).
When do people say it?
When using the formal greeting Subha khair, you are wishing someone a blessed morning.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, the early morning is considered the most auspicious time for meditation and prayer, often referred to as Amrit Vela or the 'nectar hour'.
- While ਸਵੇਰ is the noun for morning, the greeting Subha khair uses the word Subha, which is borrowed from Arabic and Persian influences.
- The word ਸਵੇਰ shares the same root as the Sanskrit word for 'early', suggesting the concept of 'morning' is linguistically tied to the idea of being 'early' or 'prompt'.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਲਦੀ ਉੱਠਦਾ ਹਾਂ।I wake up early in the morning.
- ਅੱਜ ਸਵੇਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਠੰਢੀ ਹੈ।ajj saver bahut thandi hai.This morning is very cold today.
- ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸਵੇਰ ਦੀ ਚਾਹ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।sanu saver di chah pasand hai.We like morning tea.
Example conversation
Harman and Simran are discussing their daily routines.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਵੇਰ ਕੀ ਖਾਧਾ?Tusi saver ki khadha?What did you eat in the morning?
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰ ਫਲ ਖਾਧੇ।Main saver phal khadhe.I ate fruit in the morning.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਵੇਰ ਕਸਰਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋ?Ki tusi saver kasrat karde ho?Do you exercise in the morning?
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਹਰ ਸਵੇਰ ਕਸਰਤ ਕਰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Han, main har saver kasrat kardi han.Yes, I exercise every morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morning” translations and entries ਸਵੇਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਸਵੇਰ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
