ਸੱਜਾ
sajja
The Punjabi word for the direction ਸੱਜਾ (sajja) means 'right', as in the opposite of left.
For informal ways to express correctness rather than direction, speakers might use other phrases like Bahut sahi to mean 'very right' or Bilkul thik to mean 'absolutely right'.
Meaning: of direction, opposite of left (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sajja.
Did you know?
- In Punjabi culture, the ਸੱਜਾ ('right') hand is traditionally used for eating and greeting, while the left hand is reserved for hygiene tasks.
- The word ਸੱਜਾ is inherited from the Paisaci Prakrit language, a dialect once used in ancient folklore and plays.
- The root of ਸੱਜਾ is shared with the Punjabi word for 'decorating' or 'arranging', as in ਸੱਜਾਵਟ ('decoration').
Examples in context
- ਸੱਜਾ ਪਾਸਾ ਖਾਲੀ ਹੈ।sajjā pāsā khālī hai.The right side is empty.
Example conversation
Simran and Harman are looking for a shop in a market.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਦੁਕਾਨ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?Dukan kithe hai?Where is the shop?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਸੱਜਾ ਮੋੜ ਲਓ, ਸਿਮਰਨ।Sajja mor lao, Simran.Take a right turn, Simran.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਕੀ ਇਹ ਇੱਥੇ ਹੈ?Ki eh ithe hai?Is it here?
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਸੱਜੇ ਪਾਸੇ ਹੈ।Han, eh sajje pase hai.Yes, it is on the right side.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਸੱਜਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
