Punjabi · Food & Drink

ਪਾਣੀ

paani

Water

Beginnernoun

Definition

The clear liquid essential for life — five rivers of it gave Punjab its name.

Example

ਇੱਕ ਗਲਾਸ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੇਣਾ ਜੀ।

A glass of water, please.

Etymology

'ਪਾਣੀ' (paani) derives from the Sanskrit 'जल' (jala), which means water. It is a fundamental term in both daily life and cultural practices.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਪਾਣੀ' is used universally in both spoken and written forms, typically in everyday conversation regarding hydration and agriculture.

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