Punjabi · Body & Health

ਨੀਂਦ

neend

Sleep

Beginnernoun

Definition

Rest with closed eyes; neend aa rahi hai — I am sleepy.

Example

ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨੀਂਦ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ।

I am feeling sleepy.

Etymology

'ਨੀਂਦ' (neend) is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sneigh, related to sleep. This term has maintained a consistent form across various Indo-European languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਨੀਂਦ' is commonly used in everyday conversations and literature, used in both formal and informal registers. The term is universally recognized in all dialects of Punjabi.

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