Punjabi · Common Verbs
peena
To drink
To consume a liquid.
ਚਾਹ ਪੀਣੀ ਹੈ?
Will you drink tea?
'ਪੀਣਾ' (peena) finds its roots in the Sanskrit 'पान' (pāna), referring to 'to drink'. This verb has been passed down through the Indo-Aryan languages with similar meanings.
'ਪੀਣਾ' is commonly used in informal settings, often in conversations about food and drink. It appears in both spoken and written contexts throughout Punjabi-speaking regions.