ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ
rabb di saunh
The English phrase "on God" is translated into Punjabi as ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ (rabb di saunh).
ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ is an expression used to swear an oath, serving to emphasize that a person is being sincere or telling the truth.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ਰੱਬ (rabb) meaning God, ਦੀ (di) meaning of and ਸੌਂਹ (saunh) meaning oath or vow.
How do you pronounce it?
rabb di saunh
Did you know?
- While ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ is the literal translation, Punjabi speakers often use ਸੌਂਹ ਖਾਣੀ as a verb meaning 'to eat an oath' when swearing their sincerity.
- The word ਰੱਬ (rabb) used in this oath is actually a Persian loanword rather than a word of Sanskrit origin, which is common in many North Indian languages.
- While the phrase literally means 'oath of God', it is often used in casual street slang by younger generations, similar to how 'on god' functions in English.
Examples in context
- ਮੈਂ ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ ਖਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਸੱਚ ਬੋਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ।Main rabb di saunh khanda haan, main sach bol reha haan.I swear on God, I am telling the truth.
- ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ, ਮੈਂ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦਾ।Rabb di saunh, main us nu nahi janda.On God, I don't know him.
- ਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ, ਇਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ ਹੈ।Rabb di saunh, eh bahut mahanga hai.On God, this is very expensive.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a surprise party.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਕੀ ਤੂੰ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਦੱਸਿਆ?Ki tu kise nu dassiya?Did you tell anyone?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਰੱਬ ਦੀ ਸੌਂਹ, ਮੈਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੱਸਿਆ।Rabb di saunh, main kise nu nahi dassiya.On god, I didn't tell anyone.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤੇਰੇ 'ਤੇ ਯਕੀਨ ਹੈ।Theek hai, mainu tere te yakeen hai.Okay, I trust you.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਮੈਂ ਸੱਚ ਬੋਲ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ, ਅਮਨ।Main sach bol rahi haan, Aman.I am telling the truth, Aman.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਰੱਬ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
