Punjabi · Body & Health
ਮੂੰਹ
moonh
Mouth; face
Beginnernoun
Definition
The mouth or face — mooh mittha karo, sweeten your mouth, means celebrate!
Example
ਮਿਠਾਈ ਨਾਲ ਮੂੰਹ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਕਰੋ।
Sweeten your mouth with mithai.
Etymology
'ਮੂੰਹ' (moonh) originates from the Proto-Indo-European root *men-, which refers to the mouth or face. The term has been adapted across various languages, maintaining its reference to the facial aspect.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਮੂੰਹ' is used informally in day-to-day conversations and also appears in literary contexts, without notable regional variations. The word is easily recognized throughout Punjab.