Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਦੱਸਣਾ
dassna
To tell
Beginnerverb
Definition
To inform someone; daso ji — do tell!
Example
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੱਚ ਦੱਸੋ।
Tell me the truth.
Etymology
'ਦੱਸਣਾ' (dasna) comes from the Sanskrit 'दत्त' (datta), meaning 'to give' and extends into the idea of conveying information. It has maintained this function within Punjabi.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦੱਸਣਾ' is utilized in both informal and formal contexts in spoken and written dialogues, especially when sharing information or instructions.