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Possession Meaning in Punjabi

The word 'Possession' means having, owning, or controlling something (like property or an item). It has very direct equivalents in Punjabi.

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What is 'taking possession' in Punjabi?

Answer

Taking possession = ਕਬਜ਼ਾ ਲੈਣਾ (Kabza laina). Giving possession = ਕਬਜ਼ਾ ਦੇਣਾ (Kabza dena).

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Key Facts

In law, there is a saying: 'Possession is nine-tenths of the law' — meaning that the person physically holding the property has a stronger legal claim than someone who merely claims ownership without possessing it.

Punjabi Meanings

  • ਕਬਜ਼ਾ (Kabza): The most common word for possession, meaning physical control or holding of property/items.
  • ਮਾਲਕੀ (Malki): Means ownership. Often possession and ownership go hand in hand.
  • ਅਧਿਕਾਰ (Adhikaar): Possession by right or authority.

Example:

  • English: 'The house is in my possession.'

  • Punjabi: 'ਇਹ ਘਰ ਮੇਰੇ ਕਬਜ਼ੇ (Kabze) ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।'

  • English: 'Illegal possession of weapons.'

  • Punjabi: 'ਹਥਿਆਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਨਜਾਇਜ਼ ਕਬਜ਼ਾ (Najaiz Kabza)।'

Grammar Context (Possessive Pronouns)

In grammar, 'possession' refers to words that show ownership (my, your, his). In Punjabi grammar, this is called ਸਬੰਧਕ (Sabandhak) (indicating relation/possession), using words like ਦਾ, ਦੀ, ਦੇ (da, di, de).

Questions and Answers

What is 'taking possession' in Punjabi?+

Taking possession = **ਕਬਜ਼ਾ ਲੈਣਾ (Kabza laina)**. Giving possession = **ਕਬਜ਼ਾ ਦੇਣਾ (Kabza dena)**.

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