Punjabi · Food & Drink

ਕਣਕ

kanak

Wheat

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Definition

Wheat — the golden crop of Punjab, India's breadbasket.

Example

ਖੇਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਣਕ ਪੱਕ ਗਈ ਹੈ।

The wheat has ripened in the fields.

Etymology

'ਕਣਕ' (kanak) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'गेंहू' (geṃhū), meaning wheat, a vital crop in Punjab since ancient times.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਕਣਕ' is primarily used in informal contexts and is a common topic during harvest time. It appears in both spoken and written forms.

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