मतलब
Stating something can happen.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Punjab's history of invasions and agriculture has created a culture of 'Jugaad' (resourcefulness). 'ਇਹ ਸੰਭਵ ਹੈ' is often the starting point for finding a creative solution to a problem. The concept of 'Hukam' means that while humans plan, the ultimate outcome is in God's hands. You will often hear 'Inshallah' equivalent in Punjabi: 'ਜੇ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਨੇ ਚਾਹਿਆ' (If God wills). In the industrial hub of Ludhiana, this phrase is used to signal a 'can-do' attitude, which is highly valued in Punjabi entrepreneurship. Among the Punjabi diaspora, this phrase is often mixed with English: 'Possible ਹੈ' (Possible hai).
The 'Bh' Sound
Don't pronounce 'bh' as a simple 'b'. It needs a little puff of air, like you're sighing while saying 'b'.
Don't over-use
If you use it for everything, you might sound indecisive. Use 'Zaroor' (Certainly) when you are sure!
मतलब
Stating something can happen.
The 'Bh' Sound
Don't pronounce 'bh' as a simple 'b'. It needs a little puff of air, like you're sighing while saying 'b'.
Don't over-use
If you use it for everything, you might sound indecisive. Use 'Zaroor' (Certainly) when you are sure!
Polite No
If you want to say 'No' to a request without being rude, say 'ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਸੰਭਵ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ' (Sorry, it's not possible).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is possible.'
ਇਹ ______ ਹੈ।
'ਸੰਭਵ' means possible. 'ਸੁੰਦਰ' means beautiful and 'ਗਰਮ' means hot.
How do you ask 'Is it possible?'
Select the correct question form:
In Punjabi, 'ਕੀ' (Ki) is placed at the beginning to form a standard question.
Match the Punjabi phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the three basic forms of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਅੱਜ ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ? B: ਹਾਂ, ______।
The context asks about the possibility of going to the market, so 'It is possible' is the correct response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासਇਹ ______ ਹੈ।
'ਸੰਭਵ' means possible. 'ਸੁੰਦਰ' means beautiful and 'ਗਰਮ' means hot.
Select the correct question form:
In Punjabi, 'ਕੀ' (Ki) is placed at the beginning to form a standard question.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the three basic forms of the phrase.
A: ਕੀ ਅਸੀਂ ਅੱਜ ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ? B: ਹਾਂ, ______।
The context asks about the possibility of going to the market, so 'It is possible' is the correct response.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIn very informal settings, yes, but it sounds incomplete. Always try to add 'hai'.
Yes, 'Mumkin' is very common in West Punjab (Pakistan) and in Punjabi poetry/songs influenced by Urdu/Persian.
You say 'ਸਭ ਕੁਝ ਸੰਭਵ ਹੈ' (Sabh kujh sambhav hai).
The opposite is 'Asambhav' (ਅਸੰਭਵ).
No, 'Sambhav' is an invariant adjective. It stays the same regardless of gender.
It is neutral. It works in a coffee shop and in a courtroom.
Not directly. For 'I can', use 'ਮੈਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ ਹਾਂ'. Use 'Eh sambhav hai' for 'It is possible'.
You can say 'ਸ਼ਾਇਦ ਇਹ ਸੰਭਵ ਹੋਵੇ' (Shayad eh sambhav hove).
Yes, many motivational Punjabi songs use this phrase to encourage listeners.
Yes, just change 'hai' to 'si': 'ਇਹ ਸੰਭਵ ਸੀ'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ
synonymIt can be / It is possible
ਅਸੰਭਵ
contrastImpossible
ਸੰਭਾਵਨਾ
builds onPossibility
ਸ਼ਾਇਦ
similarPerhaps
ਜ਼ਰੂਰ
contrastCertainly
