Punjabi · Daily Life

ਅੱਗ

agg

Fire

Beginnernoun

Definition

Burning flame — the Lohri bonfire gathers the whole mohalla.

Example

ਲੋਹੜੀ ਦੀ ਅੱਗ ਬਲ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।

The Lohri fire is burning.

Etymology

'ਅੱਗ' (agg) has its roots in the Sanskrit word 'अग्नि' (agni), meaning 'fire.' This reflects the importance of fire in various cultural and ritualistic contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਅੱਗ' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in everyday speech especially around discussions of cooking and celebrations.

Literary Heritage

References in religious texts and poems, often symbolizing purification and transformation.

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