-और

Hindi

Etymology

Inherited from Sanskrit पुर (pura, “city”). Doublet of -पुर (-pur).

Pronunciation

• (Delhi) IPA^(key): /ɔːɾ/

Suffix

-और • (-aur) m (Urdu spelling نیر)

1. suffixed to names of cities

   ‎लव (lav, “Lava”) + ‎-और (-aur) → ‎लाहौर (lāhaur, “the city Lahore”)

Derived terms

Hindi terms suffixed with -और