Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਦੇਖਣਾ
dekhna
To see; to watch
Beginnerverb
Definition
To look at something.
Example
ਫ਼ਿਲਮ ਦੇਖਣ ਚੱਲੀਏ?
Shall we go watch a movie?
Etymology
'ਦੇਖਣਾ' (dekhna) derives from the Sanskrit 'दृक्ष' (dṛkṣ), meaning 'to see' or 'to observe'. This term has seen consistent usage across Indo-Aryan languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦੇਖਣਾ' is versatile in its application, found in both spoken and written Punjabi. It is utilized in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal writing.