Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਸੋਚਣਾ
sochna
To think
Beginnerverb
Definition
To use the mind.
Example
ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਸੋਚੋ, ਫੇਰ ਬੋਲੋ।
Think first, then speak.
Etymology
'ਸੋਚਣਾ' (sochna) comes from the Proto-Indo-Iranian root *sūt-, meaning to think. This word has carried through history to denote the process of thought in Punjabi.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਸੋਚਣਾ' is common in both spoken and written Punjabi, addressing both formal and informal situations, often related to decision-making or contemplation.