ਸੋਹਣਾ
sohaṇa
The English word 'pretty' is translated into Punjabi as ਸੋਹਣਾ (sohaṇa).
The word is an adjective used to describe someone or something as pleasant or attractive, especially when referring to women and children.
Meaning: especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
You should use the masculine form ਸੋਹਣਾ for males or masculine objects, and the feminine form ਸੋਹਣੀ for females or feminine objects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is ਸੋਹਣੀ. The masculine plural or the respectful form is ਸੋਹਣੇ.
How do you pronounce it?
sohaṇa
Did you know?
- In some Punjabi dialects, ਸੋਹਣਾ can be used sarcastically to describe something that is actually ugly or a situation that has gone wrong.
- The term is often used in the context of 'Sohni Mahiwal', a famous tragic folk tale. In this story, the name 'Sohni' becomes a legendary symbol of devotion and classical beauty in Punjabi culture.
- The word ਸੋਹਣਾ can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe a 'beautiful' or 'clever' trick or a clever way of doing something. It moves the meaning from physical beauty to the elegance of an action.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਗੁਲਾਬ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।ih gulāb bahut sohaṇā hai.This rose is very pretty.
Example conversation
Harman and Kiran are looking at a photo of a baby.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਦੇਖੋ, ਇਹ ਬੱਚਾ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ!Dekho, eh baccha kinna sohna hai!Look, how pretty this baby is!
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਹੈ।Haan, oh bahut pyara hai.Yes, he is very cute.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਉਸਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਵੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹਨ।Usdiya akhan vi bahut sohna han.His eyes are also very pretty.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਬਿਲਕੁਲ, ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਵਰਗਾ ਹੈ।Bilkul, oh apne pita varga hai.Exactly, he is like his father.
