Punjabi · Work & Business
ਦਫ਼ਤਰ
daftar
Office
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place of clerical or professional work.
Example
ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਗਏ ਹਨ।
Father has gone to the office.
Etymology
'ਦਫ਼ਤਰ' (daftar) comes from the Persian term for office, reflecting a blend of cultural influences in the administrative lexicon of Punjabi.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦਫ਼ਤਰ' is used in formal contexts, particularly in business and government circles, while also being recognized in spoken Punjabi. The term is prevalent in urban areas.