Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਖੇਡਣਾ
khedna
To play
Beginnerverb
Definition
To take part in games — kabaddi is Punjab's pride.
Example
ਮੁੰਡੇ ਕਬੱਡੀ ਖੇਡ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।
The boys are playing kabaddi.
Etymology
'ਖੇਡਣਾ' (khedna) has its origins in the Sanskrit root 'खेल' (khela), referring to play or game. The word has been integrated into Punjabi with a similar meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਖੇਡਣਾ' is commonly used in informal spoken Punjabi, particularly among children and in discussions related to sports and games, with no major regional variations.