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ਪੀਣਾ

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See also: ਪਾਣੀ

Punjabi

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit पिबति (píbati). The infinitive is likely derived from Prakrit 𑀧𑀺𑀯𑀇 (pivaï) + -𑀅𑀡 (-aṇa), such as Prakrit [script needed] (*pivaṇaka). While Sanskrit पान (pāna) became Punjabi ਪਾਣਾ (pāṇā, mash for cattle). By surface analysis, ਪੀ () +‎ -ਣਾ (-ṇā).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ਪੀਣਾ (pīṇā) (ambitransitive, Shahmukhi spelling پینا)

  1. to drink
    ਉਹ ਚਾਹ ਪੀਂਦੀ ਹੈ
    uha cāh pīndī hai.
    She drinks tea.
  2. to smoke (when mentioned with drugs)

Conjugation

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