Punjabi · Family & People
ਬੰਦਾ
banda
Man; person
Beginnernoun
Definition
An everyday word for a man or fellow.
Example
ਉਹ ਬੰਦਾ ਮੇਰਾ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਹੈ।
That man is my teacher.
Etymology
'ਬੰਦਾ' (banda) originates from the Persian word 'بندہ' (bandah), meaning servant or man. Over time, it has evolved in Punjabi to refer to a person or man in general.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਬੰਦਾ' is often used in informal spoken settings, particularly among peers, to refer to individuals or men.