Punjabi · Food & Drink
ਦੁੱਧ
duddh
Milk
Beginnernoun
Definition
Milk — Punjab's dairies make it the land of milk and butter.
Example
ਬੱਚੇ ਰੋਜ਼ ਦੁੱਧ ਪੀਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
Children drink milk every day.
Etymology
'ਦੁੱਧ' comes from the Sanskrit word 'दुग्ध' (dugdha), denoting milk. Its use and significance have remained consistent across various South Asian cuisines.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦੁੱਧ' is commonly used in both spoken and written registers. It is ubiquitous in Punjabi households and features prominently in both rural and urban life.