ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ
bahut sohna
The Punjabi phrase for "very beautiful" is ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ (bahut sohna).
This phrase is used to describe someone or something that is extremely attractive or pleasing to look at.
What does it mean word for word?
ਬਹੁਤ (bahut) means "very" and ਸੋਹਣਾ (sohna) means "beautiful".
Which one should you use?
The form changes based on the gender and number of what you are describing: use ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ for masculine subjects, ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀ for feminine subjects and ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ for multiple subjects or to show respect to a male.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. Use ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ for masculine nouns or males, ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀ for feminine nouns or females and ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ for plural nouns or when using a respectful tone for a male.
How do you pronounce it?
bahut sohna
Did you know?
- The word ਬਹੁਤ (bahut) shares an ancient root with the English word 'thick', tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning to be thick or heavy.
- The word ਸੋਹਣਾ is so central to Punjabi culture that it is frequently used as a proper name or a term of endearment for children.
- In Punjabi music and poetry, ਸੋਹਣਾ often transcends physical looks to describe a 'beautiful' soul or a divine beloved.
Examples in context
- ਇਹ ਫੁੱਲ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।ih phull bahut sohna hai.This flower is very beautiful.
- ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।tuhāḍā ghar bahut sohnā hai.Your house is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Harman and Kiran are looking at a painting in a gallery.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕਿਰਨ, ਇਹ ਤਸਵੀਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈ।Kiran, eh tasveer bahut sohna hai.Kiran, this painting is very beautiful.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਹਾਂ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਇਹ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।Haan, mainu vi eh pasand hai.Yes, I like it too.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਖਰੀਦ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ?Ki asin isnu kharid sakde han?Can we buy it?
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਬਿਲਕੁਲ, ਇਹ ਘਰ ਲਈ ਸਹੀ ਹੈ।Bilkul, eh ghar layi sahi hai.Absolutely, it is perfect for the home.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਬਹੁਤ, ਸੋਹਣਾ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
