Punjabi · Body & Health
ਬਿਮਾਰ
bimaar
Sick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not in good health.
Example
ਉਹ ਅੱਜ ਬਿਮਾਰ ਹੈ, ਸਕੂਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਇਆ।
He is sick today, he did not come to school.
Etymology
'ਬਿਮਾਰ' (bimaar) originates from the Persian word for sick, which has been absorbed into Punjabi vocabulary. It illustrates the historical influence of Persian on Punjabi.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਬਿਮਾਰ' is often used in informal discussions and literature related to health. It's widely understood across all Punjabi speakers with no regional variations.