Punjabi · Common Verbs
ਉਡੀਕਣਾ
udeekna
To wait
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Definition
To stay until something happens — udeek is the ache of waiting in folk songs.
Example
ਮੈਂ ਤੇਰੀ ਉਡੀਕ ਕਰਾਂਗਾ।
I will wait for you.
Etymology
'ਉਡੀਕਣਾ' (udeekna) finds its roots in the Persian 'اُدیک' (udīk), meaning to wait or anticipate. It has been integrated into Punjabi, reflecting cultural notions of patience.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਉਡੀਕਣਾ' is predominately used in informal spoken contexts, ideal for conversations concerning waiting or delays, prevalent in social settings.