Punjabi · Adjectives
ganda
Dirty
Covered in dirt; unclean.
ਗੰਦੇ ਹੱਥਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਨਾ ਖਾਓ।
Do not eat with dirty hands.
'ਗੰਦਾ' (ganda) comes from the Sanskrit word 'गंद' (gandha), which implies dirtiness. The term has been colloquially adopted into Punjabi with its inherent meaning.
'Ganda' is used informally, typically in everyday conversations to describe physical state or conditions. Its usage varies by region but remains a common term.