Punjabi · Daily Life
ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ
darwaza
Door
Beginnernoun
Definition
The entry of a house or room.
Example
ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ ਬੰਦ ਕਰ ਦਿਓ।
Close the door.
Etymology
'ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ' (darwaza) comes from the Persian word 'دروازه' (darvaza), meaning 'door.' The term highlights the influence of Persian language on Punjabi architecture-related vocabulary.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ' is utilized in both spoken and written Punjabi, commonly in both urban and rural contexts.