પાણી

Definition

The clear liquid essential for life.

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Etymology

'પાણી' (paani) comes from Sanskrit 'पाणि' (pāṇi), which means water. It has connotations of life and sustenance in various cultures.

How & Where It’s Used

'પાણી' is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly in spoken Gujarati, particularly when discussing food and drink.

Literary Heritage

It is mentioned in various proverbs and folk sayings emphasizing its essential nature.

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