ਸੱਚ
sacc
The English word "true" is expressed in Punjabi as ਸੱਚ (sacc).
ਸੱਚ is used to describe something that is concurring with a given set of facts. To express the specific concept of "being truthful" or "telling the truth", the phrase ਸੱਚ ਬੋਲਣਾ is used.
Meaning: concurring with a given set of facts (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ਸੱਚ can mean "true" in certain contexts, it is primarily used as a noun meaning "truth".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use ਸੱਚਾ (saccā) for masculine singular nouns, ਸੱਚੀ (saccī) for feminine singular nouns and ਸੱਚੇ (saccē) for masculine plural nouns or respectful singular nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
sacc
Did you know?
- The word ਸੱਚ shares its ancient roots with the Sanskrit word satya, which is a fundamental concept in many Indian philosophies representing the ultimate reality.
- When speaking respectfully to a single person, the adjective form for 'true' shifts to the masculine plural form, ਸੱਚੇ.
- In Punjabi, there is a subtle distinction between the common word ਸੱਚ and its formal cousin ਸਤਿ, which both trace back to the same ancient Sanskrit root.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਗੱਲ ਸੱਚ ਹੈ।ih gall sach hai.This statement is true.
- ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੱਚ ਹੈ?kī ih sach hai?Is this true?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a piece of news.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਕੀ ਤੂੰਨੇ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਸੁਣੀ?ki tune khabar suni?Did you hear the news?
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਹਾਂ, ਪਰ ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੱਚ ਹੈ?han, par ki ih sach hai?Yes, but is it true?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਖ਼ੁਦ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਸੀ।han, main khud dekhya si.Yes, I saw it myself.
- ਪ੍ਰੀਤ Preetਫਿਰ ਤਾਂ ਇਹ ਸੱਚ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ।fir tan ih sach hovaga.Then it must be true.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਸੱਚ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
