Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਰੱਖਣਾ
rakkhna
To keep; to put
Beginnerverb
Definition
To place or retain something.
Example
ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਰੱਖੋ।
Put the book on the table.
Etymology
'ਰੱਖਣਾ' (rakkhna) comes from the Sanskrit 'रक्षित' (rakṣita), meaning to keep or safeguard. This verb has evolved in Punjabi to convey a sense of possession and care.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਰੱਖਣਾ' is used in spoken and written contexts, fitting for both formal and informal situations, often discussing keeping objects or responsibilities.