Punjabi · Nature & Environment
ਅਸਮਾਨ
asmaan
Sky
Beginnernoun
Definition
The expanse above — where kites fly on Basant.
Example
ਅਸਮਾਨ ਨੀਲਾ ਹੈ।
The sky is blue.
Etymology
'ਅਸਮਾਨ' (asmaan) is derived from the Persian 'asman', meaning 'sky'. This word reflects the cultural borrowing from Persian into Punjabi.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਅਸਮਾਨ' is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in poetry and everyday conversation.
Literary Heritage
The sky is often referenced in Punjabi poetry as a symbol of the infinite and as a backdrop for dreams.