Punjabi · Body & Health
ਦਵਾਈ
dawai
Medicine
Beginnernoun
Definition
Something taken to cure illness.
Example
ਸਮੇਂ ਸਿਰ ਦਵਾਈ ਲਓ।
Take your medicine on time.
Etymology
'ਦਵਾਈ' (dawai) comes from the Persian term for medicine, illustrating the incorporation of Persian lexicon into Punjabi. This term reflects long-standing historical trade and cultural exchanges.
How & Where It’s Used
'ਦਵਾਈ' is commonly employed in both spoken and formal written contexts, primarily in discussions about health and illness, recognized in all Punjabi regions.