Punjabi · Family & People
yaar
Friend (yaar)
The classic Punjabi word for buddy — yaari is friendship itself.
ਉਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਪੱਕਾ ਯਾਰ ਹੈ।
He is my true friend.
'ਯਾਰ' (yaar) comes from the Persian word 'یار' (yār), meaning friend or beloved. It reflects deep-rooted cultural connections with friendship and love.
'ਯਾਰ' is predominantly used in informal spoken contexts, especially among younger generations, as a term of endearment for friends throughout Punjab.
This term is often featured in Punjabi songs, poetry, and cultural expressions celebrating friendship.