Punjabi · Family & People
ਅਧਿਆਪਕ
adhiapak
Teacher
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person who teaches; masterji with affection.
Example
ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿਖਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
The teacher teaches us Punjabi.
Etymology
'ਅਧਿਆਪਕ' (adhiapak) comes from the Sanskrit 'आचार्य' (ācārya), which means teacher. The term reflects the high regard for educators in Punjabi culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਅਧਿਆਪਕ' is used primarily in formal contexts, especially in educational settings, to denote teachers and educators.