Punjabi · Body & Health

ਪੇਟ

pet

Stomach

Beginnernoun

Definition

The belly; pet dukhda hai — my stomach hurts.

Example

ਮੇਰਾ ਪੇਟ ਭਰ ਗਿਆ।

My stomach is full.

Etymology

'ਪੇਟ' (pet) stems from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *pat, meaning the stomach or belly. The word shares roots with similar forms across several Indo-European languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਪੇਟ' is primarily used in informal contexts and conversations about health and food. It is understood in all Punjabi-speaking areas without regional dialect discrepancies.

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