Urdu · Food & Drink

پانی

paani

Water

Beginnernoun

Definition

The clear liquid essential for life.

Example

ایک گلاس پانی دیجیے۔

A glass of water, please.

Etymology

'پانی' (paani) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'पाणि' (pāṇi), meaning water. It has a long-standing presence in the vocabulary of several South Asian languages including Urdu.

How & Where It’s Used

'پانی' is widely used in both formal and informal situations in spoken and written Urdu. It is a basic term essential in everyday dialogue.

Literary Heritage

'پانی' appears in various literary works, symbolizing life and purity in poetry.

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