Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਚੱਲਣਾ
challna
To walk; to move
Beginnerverb
Definition
To go on foot or be in motion; challo — let's go!
Example
ਚੱਲੋ, ਦੇਰ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।
Let's go, it is getting late.
Etymology
'ਚੱਲਣਾ' (chalna) is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian root *cal-, meaning to move or walk. This word has evolved in Punjabi to encompass various forms of movement.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਚੱਲਣਾ' is used in both spoken and written forms, typically in informal contexts. It is common across Punjabi-speaking areas and can also imply social activities such as going out.