ਹੁਣ
huṇ/ɦʊ.ɳ/
The English word "now" is translated into Punjabi as ਹੁਣ (huṇ) or ہُݨ.
Meaning: at the present time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ਹੁਣ | huṇ | /ɦʊ.ɳ/ |
| ہُݨ | huṇ |
The term is an adverb used to describe an action or state occurring at the present time.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of two syllables and is pronounced as /ɦʊ.ɳ/. The romanization is huṇ.
Did you know?
- The Punjabi word ਹੁਣ shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word adhunā, which itself is linked to the concept of a 'path' or 'way'.
- In Punjabi poetry, ਹੁਣ is frequently used to create a contrast between the 'now' of spiritual awakening and the 'then' of worldly ignorance.
- In Punjabi, the concept of 'now' can be stretched to mean 'from now on' or 'in the future' depending on the verb tense, unlike the strict present focus in English.
Examples in context
- ਮਿਯੁਰਿਅਲ ਹੁਣ ਵੀਹਾਂ ਵਰ੍ਹਿਅਾਂ ਦੀ ਹੋ ਗੲੀ ਹੈ।Muiriel is 20 now.This sentence is useful for expressing someone's current age using ਹੁਣ.Tatoeba #3792937 by RadiumCat, translation #1282 by LeeSooHa
- ਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਹੁਣ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂAlright, I'm coming right away.
- ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਘਰ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।main hun ghar ja riha han.I am going home now.
- ਹੁਣ ਬਹੁਤ ਦੇਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ ਹੈ।hun bahut der ho gayi hai.It is very late now.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking on the phone about meeting up.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੁਣ ਵਿਹਲੇ ਹੋ?ki tusi hun vihle ho?Are you free now?
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਹੁਣ ਖਾਲੀ ਹਾਂ।han, main hun khali han.Yes, I am free now.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਚਲੋ, ਹੁਣ ਮਿਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ।chalo, hun milde han.Okay, let's meet now.
- ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ Gurpreetਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।theek hai, main aa riha han.Alright, I am coming.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “now” translations and entries ਹੁਣ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਹੁਣ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
