Punjabi · Adjectives
ਮਹਿੰਗਾ
mehnga
Expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
High in price.
Example
ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਘਰ ਮਹਿੰਗੇ ਹਨ।
Houses in the city are expensive.
Etymology
'ਮਹਿੰਗਾ' (mehnga) stems from the Sanskrit word 'महंगा' (mahaṅgā), meaning expensive. It carries connotations of luxury and economic value in Punjabi discussions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mehnga' is often used informally when referring to products or services in everyday conversations, and it is widely recognized in regional dialects.