Punjabi · Adjectives
ਲੰਮਾ
lamma
Long; tall (person)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great length, or a tall person.
Example
ਰਾਹ ਲੰਮਾ ਹੈ।
The road is long.
Etymology
'ਲੰਮਾ' (lamma) is derived from the Sanskrit 'लम्ब' (lamba), meaning long. The term has persisted through centuries, with consistent usage across Punjabi dialects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lamma' is used in everyday speech as well as in formal contexts, especially when discussing physical dimensions. It's common throughout Punjabi-speaking regions.