Punjabi · Travel & Places

ਘਰ

ghar

House; home

Beginnernoun

Definition

The place where you live.

Example

ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਪਿੰਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।

My home is in the village.

Etymology

'ਘਰ' (ghar) comes from the Sanskrit word 'गृह' (gṛha), meaning home. It reflects a foundational concept of family and shelter in various cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਘਰ' is used in both formal and informal settings, common in spoken language regarding places of residence and in written property documents.

Literary Heritage

Frequent in Punjabi poetry emphasizing love for home and family.

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