ਸਾਇਆ

Punjabi

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian سایه (sāya). Compare Hindi साया (sāyā).

Noun

ਸਾਇਆ • (sāiā) m (Shahmukhi spelling سایہ)

  1. shadow, shade
    Synonyms: ਛਾਂ (chā̃), ਪਰਛਾਵਾਂ (parchāvā̃)
  2. (figurative) protection, shelter, patronage
    Synonyms: ਪਨਾਹ (panāh), ਹਿਫ਼ਾਜ਼ਤ (hifāzat), ਰੱਖਿਆ (rakkhiā)
  3. (figurative) fear, awe
    Synonyms: ਦਾਬਾ (dābā), ਡਰ (ḍar)
  4. (figurative) evil influence
    Synonym: ਪਰਛਾਵਾਂ (parchāvā̃)

Further reading
  • “ਸਾਇਆ”, in Punjabi-English Dictionary, Patiala: Punjabi University, 2024
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