Punjabi · Body & Health
ਹੱਥ
hatth
Hand
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part at the end of the arm.
Example
ਖਾਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਹੱਥ ਧੋਵੋ।
Wash your hands before eating.
Etymology
'ਹੱਥ' (hatth) traces its origins back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dā, which denotes the hand or arm. The term has been preserved across several Indian languages, reflecting the significance of hands in daily activities.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਹੱਥ' is frequently used in both spoken and written Punjabi, suitable for all registers from casual conversations to literary works. It's universally understood in all Punjabi-speaking communities.