Punjabi · Family & People
ਗੁਆਂਢੀ
guandhi
Neighbor
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who lives next to or near you.
Example
ਸਾਡੇ ਗੁਆਂਢੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗੇ ਹਨ।
Our neighbors are very nice.
Etymology
'ਗੁਆਂਢੀ' (gawandhi) comes from the Punjabi root 'ਗੁਆਂਢ' (guandh), which means neighbor. The term reflects the significance of community in Punjabi culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਗੁਆਂਢੀ' is commonly used in informal spoken contexts to refer to neighbors, often highlighting social bonds within a community.