Telugu · Work & Business
పని
pani
Work; job
Beginnernoun
Definition
A job, or the activity of working.
Example
కొత్త పని వెతుకుతున్నాను.
I am looking for a new job.
Etymology
'పని' (pani) derives from the Proto-Dravidian *pan̄i, meaning work or labor, a concept that has evolved to encompass various forms of employment in Telugu society.
How & Where It’s Used
'పని' is commonly used in informal and formal settings to discuss work or jobs, prominently across both spoken and written forms in various regions.
Literary Heritage
It is featured in literary works that reflect on labor and workers' rights, exemplifying the socio-economic discourse.