Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases

ਚੰਗਾ

changa

Okay; alright (goodbye)

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Good or okay — and the classic casual Punjabi goodbye.

Example

ਚੰਗਾ, ਮੈਂ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਹਾਂ।

Alright, I am off.

Etymology

'ਚੰਗਾ' (changa) means 'good' and is derived from the Sanskrit word 'चंगा' (cāṅga), which conveys a similar meaning of goodness or well-being.

How & Where It’s Used

Used informally as a response or an affirmation, 'changa' is prevalent in colloquial Punjabi across various regions and among different age groups.

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