Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਨਾ
pasand karna
To like
Beginnerverb
Definition
To find something pleasing; mainu pasand hai — I like it.
Example
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਗੀਤ ਪਸੰਦ ਹਨ।
I like Punjabi songs.
Etymology
'ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਨਾ' (pasand karna) combines the Persian 'پسند' (pasand), meaning like or preference, with the verb 'ਕਰਨਾ' (karna), meaning to do. This expression has become common to express liking in Punjabi.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਪਸੰਦ ਕਰਨਾ' is used in various spoken and written contexts, predominantly informal settings, and is recognized across Punjabi-speaking regions.