Hindi · Food & Drink
paani
Water
The clear liquid essential for life.
मुझे एक गिलास पानी चाहिए।
I need a glass of water.
'पानी' (paani) comes from the Sanskrit 'आप' (āpa), meaning water. It highlights the fundamental element prevalent in life and culture.
'पानी' is used in both formal and informal contexts, frequently appearing in spoken language concerning hydration and cleanliness.
In poetry, 'पानी' is often symbolic of life and emotions, frequently depicting nature’s beauty.