ਗੁਪਤ
gupat
The English word "secret" can be translated into Punjabi as ਗੁਪਤ (gupat).
ਗੁਪਤ refers to knowledge that is hidden.
Meaning: knowledge that is hidden (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ਗੁਪਤ is a formal term, the word ਰਾਜ਼ (raaz) is a more common, everyday way to say "secret" in spoken Punjabi.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
ਗੁਪਤ is a formal or technical term often used in official, legal or literary contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
gupat
Did you know?
- The formal word ਗੁਪਤ (gupat) is derived from Sanskrit and is used in the name of the Gupta Empire, which is often called the 'Golden Age' of India.
- The everyday word for secret, ਰਾਜ਼ (raaz), is a loanword from Arabic and Persian. It shares a root with the word for 'mystery' in several other languages across South Asia.
- In many Punjabi folk songs, a 'secret' or 'hidden love' is often described using metaphors of 'veils' or 'shadows' rather than using the direct word for secret.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਬਹੁਤ ਗੁਪਤ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ।ih ik bahut gupat gall hai.This is a very secret matter.
- ਉਸਨੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਗੁਪਤ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ।usne mere naal gupat gallan kitian.She shared secret things with me.
Example conversation
Kiran is telling Harman about a surprise party.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਗੁਪਤ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਹੈ।Ih ik gupt party hai.This is a secret party.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਮੈਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਦੱਸ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ?Ki main kise nu dass sakda han?Can I tell anyone?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਨਹੀਂ, ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਪਤ ਰੱਖੋ।Nahi, is nu gupt rakkho.No, keep it secret.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਦੱਸਾਂਗਾ।Thik hai, main kise nu nahi dassanga.Okay, I will not tell anyone.
