ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ ਹੋ
tusī̃ bahut sohaṇe ho
To say "you're beautiful" in Punjabi, use ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ ਹੋ (tusī̃ bahut sohaṇe ho).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically or aesthetically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tusī̃ (you), bahut (very/much), sohaṇe (beautiful) and ho (are).
Which one should you use?
The form sohaṇe in the default expression is used when addressing a male or a group of people.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a woman, the adjective changes from sohaṇe to the feminine form sohaṇī. For informal speech, you can use ਤੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣਾ ਹੈਂ for a male or ਤੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਹੈਂ for a female.
How do you pronounce it?
tusī̃ bahut sohaṇe ho
Did you know?
- The word ਬਹੁਤ (bahut), meaning 'very', shares a common ancestor with the English word 'thick'.
- The word ਸੋਹਣਾ (sohaṇā) is so central to Punjabi culture that it is often used as a nickname or a term of endearment for children regardless of their actual appearance.
- In poetic Punjabi, instead of just saying someone is beautiful, writers often use metaphors involving the moon to express the same sentiment.
Examples in context
- ਸੱਚਮੁੱਚ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ ਹੋ।saccamuca, tusī̃ bahut sohaṇē hō.Truly, you are very beautiful.
Example conversation
Aman compliments Simran on her appearance at a party.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਸਿਮਰਨ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ ਹੋ।simaran, tusī̃ bahut sohaṇē hō.Simran, you are very beautiful.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਅਮਨ।dhannavāda, aman.Thank you, Aman.
- ਅਮਨ Amanਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਡਰੈੱਸ ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਹੈ।tuhāḍī ḍrēs bahut vadhī'ā hai.Your dress is very nice.
- ਸਿਮਰਨ Simranਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਸ਼ਾਲ ਵੀ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਹੈ।tuhāḍī śāla vī sohaṇī hai.Your shawl is also beautiful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ਬਹੁਤ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
