Punjabi · Body & Health
ਪੈਰ
pair
Foot
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body you stand on; touching elders' feet shows respect.
Example
ਮੰਦਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਨੰਗੇ ਪੈਰ ਜਾਓ।
Go barefoot into the temple.
Etymology
'ਪੈਰ' (pair) has its roots in the Proto-Indo-Iranian *pair, which means foot or leg. It has cognates in many languages, signifying the anatomical form across cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਪੈਰ' is commonly used in everyday speech and literature, used informally but is also appropriate in formal contexts. Regional variations do not affect its general understanding.