Punjabi · Daily Life
ਖਿੜਕੀ
khirki
Window
Beginnernoun
Definition
An opening in a wall for light and air.
Example
ਖਿੜਕੀ ਖੋਲ੍ਹੋ, ਹਵਾ ਆਵੇ।
Open the window, let the air in.
Etymology
'ਖਿੜਕੀ' (khirki) originates from the Sanskrit word 'खिड़की' (khidki), meaning 'window.' The term has maintained its form and usage through historical developments.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਖਿੜਕੀ' is widely used in spoken Punjabi, relating to everyday discussions about homes and buildings.