Punjabi · Body & Health
ਲੱਤ
latt
Leg
Beginnernoun
Definition
The limb used for walking — and for bhangra jumps!
Example
ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਲੱਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੱਟ ਲੱਗੀ।
The player's leg got injured.
Etymology
'ਲੱਤ' (lattan) comes from the ancient Indic languages and carries the meaning of leg. Its development shows a consistent use to refer to limbs in various Indo-Aryan languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਲੱਤ' is often used informally in conversation, though it appears in various cultural contexts. The word remains stable across different dialects of Punjabi without significant regional variations.