ਸੰਪੂਰਨ
sanpūran
The English word "perfect" is translated into Punjabi as ਸੰਪੂਰਨ (sanpūran).
ਸੰਪੂਰਨ is used to describe something that is perfect, often denoting something that is absolute or complete. In many contexts, it carries a more formal, philosophical or mathematical weight to indicate a sense of absolute completeness.
Meaning: excellent and delightful in all respects (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ਸੰਪੂਰਨ literally means complete or whole, which implies perfection through the state of being entirely complete.
Which one should you use?
While ਸੰਪੂਰਨ is the standard term for perfect, speakers may use ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ (meaning "very good" or "excellent") in casual conversation to express the same sentiment or the informal Laa Jawab.
How do you pronounce it?
sanpūran
Did you know?
- Punjabi speakers often use the word ਸਿਰਾ (Sira), meaning 'the end' or 'the edge', as a slang term to describe something that is the absolute peak of perfection.
- While ਸੰਪੂਰਨ denotes absolute perfection, a Punjabi speaker might describe a truly amazing meal as ਲਾਜਵਾਬ, which literally translates to 'without answer' or 'beyond reply'.
- The concept of 'completeness' implied by ਸੰਪੂਰਨ is often used in Punjabi spiritual discourses to describe a soul that has reached its ultimate, undivided state.
Example conversation
Ravinder and Preet are looking at a completed painting.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਪ੍ਰੀਤ, ਇਹ ਪੇਂਟਿੰਗ ਕਿਹੋ ਜਿਹੀ ਹੈ?Prīt, ih painting kihō jihī hai?Preet, how is this painting?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਰਵਿੰਦਰ, ਇਹ ਤਾਂ ਸੰਪੂਰਨ ਹੈ!Ravinder, ih tāṁ sampūran hai!Ravinder, it is perfect!
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਕੀ ਰੰਗ ਸਹੀ ਹਨ?Kī raṅg sahī han?Are the colors correct?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਹੈ।Hā̃, sabh kujh bahut vadhīā hai.Yes, everything is very good.
